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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Jellyfish’s Roger Joseph Manning Jr. to Release ‘Glamping EP’
Keyboardist Roger Joseph Manning Jr., who rose to prominence in the '90s power pop band Jellyfish, will put out his first new music in nearly a decade when his 'Glamping' EP arrives on May 18.
Listen to Rainbow’s First Original Song Since 1995, ‘Waiting for a Sign’
In advance of the April 6 arrival of 'Memories in Rock II,' Ritchie Blackmore has released a new Rainbow song, "Waiting for a Sign."
Watch Judas Priest’s New Video for ‘Spectre’
Judas Priest's new album, 'Firepower,' hits record stores, digital music sites and streaming services today, and they're celebrating with a new video for the latest single.
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.'
Tommy Lee Claims Pamela Anderson ‘Poisoned’ Their Sons Against Him
Tommy Lee denied that alcohol played a role in the altercation with his son, and said that his ex-wife Pamela Anderson has turned their sons against him.
Cranberries Plan to Release Final Sessions With Dolores O’Riordan
Shortly after the death of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan in January, the surviving members of the band said that they had been working on their eighth album.
Rod Stewart Has Finished a New Album Called ‘Blood Red Roses’
Rod Stewart's follow-up to 2015's 'Another Country' will be called 'Blood Red Roses,' as he revealed in an interview.
Tommy Lee Says His Son Knocked Him Unconscious
Tommy Lee has posted a picture of himself with a swollen lip, claiming it was the work of his son Brandon.
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.
Ann Wilson to Release Covers Album, ‘Songs for the Living, Vol. 1′
Ann Wilson of Heart is planning to release a solo album this summer.