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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Phil Collen on Def Leppard’s Cruise: ‘I Don’t Think We Will Do This Again’
Def Leppard's guitarist did not have a good time on the band's Hysteria on the High Seas cruise last month.
Roger Daltrey Records Pete Townshend’s ‘Let My Love Open the Door’ for Charity
The new version of Pete Townshend's biggest solo hit is being used in a campaign for Teen Cancer America, which Daltrey and Townshend founded.
Phil Collins Announces Comeback Concert
Phil Collins will perform a billed concert for the first time since 2010 at a benefit for his Little Dreams Foundation.
Roger Daltrey Describes Struggle With Meningitis: ‘All I Could Do Was Lay There and Groan’
The singer talks about his bout with the disease as the Who prepare to resume their tour.
Steely Dan Announce 2016 U.S. Tour
The band will go out on the road beginning in April, with Steve Winwood opening up many of the dates.
Sammy Hagar Plays New Song on Dan Rather’s ‘The Big Interview’
The singer debuted a song, written after a spell of family therapy, on the upcoming episode of Dan Rather's 'The Big Interview.'
When Sammy Hagar Exposed Himself to Kiss Fans
His self-titled second album was about to be released when this opening slot came along. It didn't go well.
Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch Announces First Show Since 2008
The band Tom Petty was in before forming the Heartbreakers are booked to play the Summer Camp Music Festival over Memorial Day Weekend.
When Ozzy Osbourne Sorta Urinated on the Alamo
You're a rock star, stumbling around an unfamiliar city. You feel the call of nature and ...
Phil Collins Says He Is Not Close to Coming Back
Despite officially out of retirement for a few years, Phil Collins says he hasn't yet written a new song.
The Day the Beatles Met Cassius Clay
One of the perks they had to get used to was rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.
When Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash Recorded Together
The two were big fans of each other's work.