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
Van Halen Album History: The Stories Behind All 12 Records
A handy guide to the dozen LPs released by the hard-rock heroes.
Don Airey Breaks Silence on Judas Priest ‘Painkiller’ Bass Parts
Deep Purple's keyboardist breaks his silence after 30 years.
Are the Foo Fighters Teasing the Release of a New Album?
Hints in Southern California and Spotify suggest Dave Grohl is up to something.
Metallica and Mariah Carey Get Mashed Up for Christmas Season
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You" - together at last!
Watch David Lee Roth Invade a College Football Game in 1986
The former Van Halen singer showed up during the halftime show as the marching band played "Yankee Rose."
Brian May Says He’s ‘Grateful to Be Alive’ After Health Scares
Queen guitarist says stomach hemorrhage was more dangerous than the heart attack.
Josh Homme Lists ‘Explosive’ Hollywood Home for $4.75 Million
Queens of the Stone Age frontman purchased the home eight years ago.
Tommy Lee: ‘Sheer F—ing Stupidity’ Helped Motley Crue Succeed
Motley Crue drummer discusses his decadent past.
Six Singers Who Could Have Fronted Van Halen
The list of those considered for the job at various times include Steve Perry, Sebastian Bach and even Ozzy Osbourne.
Why Gary Cherone Pushed Eddie Van Halen to Sing ‘How Many Say I’
Extreme singer loved the quality of the guitarist's voice on the demo.
Hear Tommy Lee’s Slow, ‘Sexy’ Take on Prince’s ‘When You Were Mine’
Motley Crue drummer's version of the 'Dirty Mind' track is found on his new album, 'Andro.'
Sammy Hagar Reveals More Details of Eddie Van Halen Reunion Call
Singer said his ex-bandmate had practically been waiting for him to call in the last few months of the guitarist's life.