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
A Tribe Called Quest Shares Their First Masterpiece: Sept. 24 in Hip-Hop History
September 24 saw A Tribe Called Quest release their first masterpiece, James Brown take some cops for a dangerous ride and a Cosby Kid head off to college.
Prince’s ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983′: A Guide to Every Track
We take a look inside all the songs found on Prince's 'Piano & a Microphone 1983.'
‘One of the Nicest, Coolest Dudes': Questlove, Missy Elliott + More React to Mac Miller’s Death
The death of Mac Miller caused many rappers to express their grief over social media.
Ice-T Quoted in Florida Official’s Resignation Letter
Following a nasty Facebook spat, a Florida official resigned from her position, but not before quoting the title of Ice-T's third album.
Listen to ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Mash Up 14 ‘Hamilton’ Songs, Polka-Style
"Weird Al" Yankovic's latest polka medley takes on the biggest thing to hit Broadway in years.
Watch Harry Styles Cover Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles showed off his love of Fleetwood Mac by covering one of their classics.
Bob Marley to Release 40th Anniversary Editions of ‘Exodus’
Bob Marley's 'Exodus' is getting the expanded and remastered treatment in honor of its 40th anniversary.
New Prince ‘Deliverance’ EP Brings Immediate Lawsuit
A new EP of six songs by Prince has surfaced. However, his estate has already filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the masters.
Liam Gallagher’s First Solo Album Will Be Called ‘As You Were’
LIam Gallagher tweeted out the name of his first solo album.
Steppenwolf’s ‘Born to Be Wild’ Revs Up New Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Ad
Mercedes and the Coen Brothers' new ad show that the 'Easy Rider' generation hasn't aged too well.
Pete Burns, Singer of Dead or Alive, Dies
As the lead singer of Dead or Alive, Pete Burns had major U.S. hits with "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and "Brand New Lover."
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!'