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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Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings Reveal U.S. Dates
Former Guess Who members will hit the road for the first time in more than a decade.
Ratt, Skid Row, Slaughter and Tom Keifer Announce Tour
The Big Rock Summer Tour will bring together music from four popular '80s bands.
Allman Brothers Alumni Concert to Be Live-Streamed on PPV
Nugs.tv will broadcast next week's show from Madison Square Garden.
Anthrax Singer Forms Journey Cover Band
Joey Belladonna will debut tribute group this weekend in Virginia.
Kansas Announce New ‘The Absence of Presence’ Album
Release date coincides with summer tour with Foreigner and Europe.
See the First Trailer for Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘Street Survivors’ Movie
Cleopatra Pictures has released the first clips of the unauthorized biopic of the Southern rock band.
‘Animal House,’ ‘Stripes,’ ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Get New Funko Pop! Figures
Classic '70s and '80s movies will be celebrated with a new line.
Scorpions Postpone Show Due to Klaus Meine’s Kidney Stones
Singer was stricken during tour of Australia with Whitesnake.
David Lee Roth on ‘Unforgiving’ Touring Life: ‘It Kills People’
Van Halen singer says his years on the road have taught him to not take anything for granted.
Watch Joe Satriani’s New ‘Nineteen Eighty’ Video
Clip was directed by the guitar hero's son, ZZ.
Steve Miller Band Announce ‘Americana’ Tour
Rocker will embark on a co-headlining trek with country legend Marty Stuart this summer.
Rush to Release ‘Permanent Waves’ 40th-Anniversary Set
Collection will add a full disc of previously unreleased live cuts from 1980 tour.
UPDATED: Don Dokken’s ‘Hands Are Dead’ After Spine Surgery
Singer says his "guitar-playing days are ... over" after operation.
Eagles Launch 2020 ‘Hotel California’ Tour With 32-Song Set List
An orchestra and choir helped them perform the 1976 album in its entirety, followed by a best-of set.
Bon Jovi Wants Fans to Sing New Track ‘Limitless’
Band has created a contest that allows people to record their own melodies of upcoming single.
Joe Satriani Reveals ‘Shapehifting’ Release Date
First single, 'Nineteen Eighty,' includes homage to Eddie Van Halen.
Billy Sheehan Was Offered the Van Halen Job Three Times
Bassist had previously disclosed two instances when they asked him to join.
Guns N’ Roses Announce New 2020 Stadium Tour Dates
Band will play large venues across North America.
New Beatles Movie Aims to ‘Bust the Myth’ of ‘Let It Be’ Sessions
Director Peter Jackson previewed several minutes of his version of documentary at showcase.
Sammy Hagar Announces Tour With Whitesnake and Night Ranger
Trio will play outdoor venues across the U.S. this summer.