Dave Lifton, who writes for both Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser, is a podcaster and author of several books. A native of New York, he now lives in Chicago, where he's usually staring out at Lake Michigan from his apartment or getting into arguments with Bears fans. Also, he likes Bruce Springsteen and pulled pork sandwiches.
Dave Lifton
Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’ Movie: Fact vs. Fiction: SPOILERS
A breakdown between what's real in the biopic and where filmmakers took artistic license.
How Bernie Taupin Rejected Fame on ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’
This 1973 No. 2 hit remains one of the most explicitly autobiographical lyrics he ever wrote for Elton John.
Sammy Hagar Is Making a Movie Based on ‘Space Between’
Hagar's clip for "Affirmation" is part of a short film that unites the concept of his new album 'Space Between.'
40 Years Ago: John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Say Goodbye to ‘Saturday Night Live’
Their last episode on the now-venerable program was the finale of the fourth season.
Bonnaroo Arch Destroyed by Fire
R.I.P. festival-welcoming structure.
10 Years Ago: Queen Meet Adam Lambert on ‘American Idol’
Within a few years, the young singer would be fronting the veteran band.
Watch Lindsey Buckingham Play for the First Time Since Surgery
He helped out his daughter's graduating class by performing Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" on guitar as she and her classmates sang along.
Listen to Bruce Springsteen’s New Song, ‘There Goes My Miracle’
Second single issued from upcoming 'Western Stars' album.
Watch Eric Clapton Cover Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’
Guitar great encored with late legend's classic at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Watch Roger Daltrey Curse Out Pot-Smoking Fans
Fans smoking marijuana near the stage at a Who concert got a talking-to from Roger Daltrey.
Doobie Brothers to Release ‘Live From the Beacon Theatre’
November 2018 New York concert includes full-album performances of 'Toulouse Street' and 'The Captain and Me.'
25 Years Ago: Johnny Carson Makes His Final TV Appearance
Legend surprised viewers on the 'Late Show With David Letterman' two years after his farewell.