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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Pearl Jam Release New Song, ‘Can’t Deny Me,’ to Fan Club
Pearl Jam gave members of their Ten Club a surprise in the form of a new song called "Can't Deny Me."
The Story of the Pink Floyd-‘Wizard of Oz’ Mashup, ‘The Dark Side of the Rainbow’
One of the strangest convergences of two pieces of classic art in pop culture history is the notion that the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' serves as sort of a video companion to 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'
AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd and More Releasing Albums for Record Store Day
Legacy Recordings, the catalog arm of Sony Music, has announced the titles its releasing for this year's Record Store Day.
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon': Covers and Samples
A look back at key covers and samples of songs from Pink Floyd's landmark 1973 album 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'
Watch Elton John Perform With Greta Van Fleet at Oscars Party
Elton John jammed with newcomers Greta Van Fleet at his annual Academy Awards viewing party last night.
Johnny Depp Joins Stone Temple Pilots at Tour Opener: Video, Set List
Stone Temple Pilots opened their first tour with new lead singer Jeff Gutt at the Canyon in Santa Clarita, Calif., in March 2018.
Led Zeppelin to Issue Unreleased Mixes of ‘Rock and Roll’ and ‘Friends’ for Record Store D…
Led Zeppelin will release a limited-edition 7" yellow vinyl single featuring previously unreleased mixes of "Rock and Roll" and "Friends" for this year's Record Store Day.
Pearl Jam Looking to Throw Out Politicians Aligned With Gun Lobby
Pearl Jam has endorsed the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund's #ThrowThemOut campaign to elect politicians who don't receive money from the gun lobby.
Win Tickets to See Journey and Def Leppard in Concert
Ultimate Classic Rock has teamed up with Live Nation to give out two tickets to this year's huge Journey/Def Leppard co-headlining tour.
Jimmy Page Says a New Led Zeppelin Live Album Is in the Works
Jimmy Page said more recordings of Led Zeppelin in concert are on the way.
Rob Halford Says Glenn Tipton’s ‘Role Is Going to Be Different’
Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton recently revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Singer Rob Halford spoke of how the decision has weighed on the band.
Car Playing David Bowie’s Music Will Be Shot Into Space
SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk, will send the Falcon Heavy rocket on its first-ever proper flight, where it plans to release one of his Tesla Roadsters into space today.