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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Bob Dylan Year by Year: Photos 1961-2019
Six decades' worth of pictures of the rock legend, including many with his famous friends.
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Finale spoofed 'Dallas' by making it all a dream from comedian's previous series.
Dee Snider Covers AC/DC on New Live Album and Home Video
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Sammy Hagar Says Concerts Can’t Wait for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Singer has had discussions about how to proceed with shows once the number of cases goes down.
Bruce Springsteen to Join Dropkick Murphys for Empty Fenway Show
The Boss will remotely sit in as punk band plays to no fans in Boston ballpark.
Metallica Announce Limited-Edition Batch 100 Blackened Whiskey
Barrels were aged in a room while a playlist created by master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich played.
How Rush’s Geddy Lee Learned to Re-Love ‘Jacob’s Ladder’
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