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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Duran Duran Announce More 2017 Tour Dates, New Remix EP
Duran Duran will return to North America in July, and have issued an EP comprised of four remixes of "Last Night in the City."
Weezer Release New Song, ‘Feels Like Summer,’ Announce Plans for New Album
Weezer have given us a preview of their 11th album in the form of the lead single, "Feels Like Summer."
Depeche Mode Announce 2017 North American Tour
Depeche Mode will tour the U.S. and Canada for two months after the release of theit new album, 'Spirit.'
HBO to Broadcast ‘David Bowie: The Last Five Years’ Documentary
'David Bowie: The Last Five Years,' a documentary that premiered on the BBC last month, will be broadcast in the U.S. by HBO.
David Bowie to Release ‘No Plan’ EP on CD and Vinyl
Six weeks after it was released digitally, David Bowie's 'No Plan' will be put out on CD, with a couple of vinyl releases to follow.
Listen to Depeche Mode’s New Song, ‘Where’s the Revolution’
Depeche Mode have released the lead single from 'Spirit,' and Dave Gahan discusses David Bowie.
Neil Young to Induct Pearl Jam Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The 25-year friendship between Neil Young and Pearl Jam will reach a new high point when he inducts them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Watch Paul McCartney Sit In With the Killers on New Year’s Eve
What’s better than a private New Year’s Eve concert by the Killers on a Caribbean island? Having Paul McCartney show up. You can watch the legend sit in with the Las Vegas-based rockers on the Beatles' classic “Helter Skelter” above...
Crowded House to Stream Sydney Opera House Rehearsal
Fans can get an inside look at Crowded House's preparation for their Sydney Opera House concerts at the end of the month.
Alex Trebek Calls Nerdcore Fans ‘Losers’ on ‘Jeopardy!’
A lover of nerdcore wound up on the wrong side of an Alex Trebek zinger on 'Jeopardy!'
Listen to Kings of Leon’s New Song, ‘Around the World’
Kings of Leon have released another song from 'WALLS.'
Beastie Boys to Issue 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of ‘Licensed to Ill’
On Oct. 14, the Beastie Boys will release their debut LP on vinyl.