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.
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Guess Who’s Selling This $4.95 Million Rock Star Home? Exactly.
Former Guess Who lead singer Burton Cummings has listed his Los Angeles-area house for close to $5 million.
Eddie Money Finally Comes Clean About That ‘Shakin” Lyric
Eddie Money explained how he was able to get one of the FCC's banned words into his hit "Shakin'."
Fleetwood Mac Eager to Play Pre-Buckingham Songs on Upcoming Tour
Stevie Nicks said that the departure of Lindsey Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac has given the band an opportunity to play more obscure songs.
Bob Dorough, ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ Composer, Dies
Bob Dorough, who wrote many of the songs for ABC's 'Schoolhouse Rock!' animated series, has died.
Billy Gibbons Hopes to Release Two Albums This Year
ZZ Top fans can look forward to possibly two new albums from Billy Gibbons in the coming months.
Judas Priest and Deep Purple Announce Co-Headlining Tour
A pair of metal giants with new albums out will be joining forces this summer.
Live Nation to Eliminate Plastic Straws at Outdoor Venues
If you're attending a concert at an amphitheater owned by Live Nation this summer, you may notice a slight change if you order a beverage.
Joe Lynn Turner Is ‘Stable’ Following Heart Attack
A statement issued by Joe Lynn Turner and his wife declared the former Rainbow and Deep Purple singer to be "stable and in very good spirits."
Scorpions Announce U.S. Tour With Queensryche
After canceling four shows last year, Scorpions are bringing their 'Crazy World' tour back to the U.S.
Listen to Billie Joe Armstrong’s Side Project the Longshot’s Album, ‘Love Is for Losers’
Only a few days after the Longshot made their live debut in Oakland, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's new side project has released its debut album.
Listen to Sleep’s New Album, ‘The Sciences’
Probably not coincidentally, the marijuana-friendly band Sleep have released a new album, 'The Sciences,' on 4/20.