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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Bruce Springsteen Calls Donald Trump ‘Deeply Damaged’ and ‘Dangerous’
Rocker said president has "no interest in uniting the country" and lacks sense of community required for the job.
Donald Trump Said People Used to Say He Looked Like Elvis Presley
While in Tupelo, Miss., the president drew a comparison to himself and the small town's most famous son.
Nicolas Roeg, Director of Mick Jagger and David Bowie Movies, Dies
Roeg directed Jagger in 'Performance' and Bowie in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth.'
Trump ‘American Idiot’?
The president is visiting the U.K. this week, so "American Idiot" is a hit all over again.
FBI’s Donald Trump Investigation Named After Rolling Stones Lyric
One of the band's best songs served as inspiration for a code name.
Gibson Files for Bankruptcy
Gibson Brands Inc., the manufacturer of Gibson guitars, has filed for Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ Film to Return to Theaters
A restored version of the Beatles' 1968 animated film will be screened in theaters this summer.
Ted Nugent Says Parkland Survivors ‘Have No Soul’
Ted Nugent defended the NRA and said that the students calling for tighter gun control legislation were "mushy-brained" and "committing spiritual suicide."
Rock’s Most Politically Incorrect Songs
Standards change with the times, and what may have seemed like a good lyrical idea 30 or 40 years ago ends up afoul of contemporary standards.
Paul Simon Announces ‘The Farewell Performance’
Paul Simon will close out London's British Summer Time Hyde Park 2018 festival on July 15, in what's being billed as his "Farewell Performance."