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
How Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wings for Wheels’ Became ‘Thunder Road’
It would soon become one of his defining moments but, at the time, the song didn’t even have its famous title.
Rock’s First Tragedy: When Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper Died
Rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy when it suffered its first tragedy.
Lita Ford Gets a Job as a Music Teacher in Indeed Commercial
A new commercial for a jobs website stars Lita Ford as a music teacher.
Paul Simon Writes Theme Song for Louis C.K.’s New Series, ‘Horace and Pete’
A new TV show from comedian Louis C.K. has a theme song composed by Paul Simon.
Update: Reports of a New Bad Company Album Shot Down
If the rumors are true, it would be their first album with Paul Rodgers since 1982.
When the Beatles Performed Live for the Last Time
"I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition."
Phil Collins Explains Why He Didn’t Work With Adele on Her New Album
Phil Collins tells his side of why their collaboration never got off the ground.
How a School Shooting Sparked Boomtown Rats’ ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’
A 16-year-old opened fire from inside her San Diego house at students across the street.
When Yoko Ono Returned to John Lennon’s Tapes for ‘Milk and Honey’
'Milk and Honey' followed the same format as 'Double Fantasy,' but with different results.
How Bruce Springsteen Stumbled on ‘Working on a Dream’
It didn’t help that two of the first four tracks rank high on the list of his all-time worst songs.