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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Robert Plant Episode of ‘Austin City Limits’ to Premiere This Weekend
Robert Plant performed on the long-running PBS show back in March.
Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ Musical to Be Turned Into an HBO Movie
Billie Joe Armstrong gave an update on the long-in-the-works screen adaptation of their hit Broadway show.
Ozzy Osbourne Once Texted Robert Plant About a Lost Cat
Ozzy Osbourne's inability to properly use his cellphone resulted in a text sent to the Led Zeppelin legend.
Jimmy Page Mocked by Robbie Williams Onstage
Williams referenced Page's unsuccessful attempt to stop his neighbor from renovating his house.
Styx’s ‘Come Sail Away’ Helps Homeless Musician Get a Second Chance
A video of a homeless man playing Styx's 'Come Sail Away' has gained national attention.
Mick Jagger Girlfriend L’Wren Scott Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend, died of an apparent suicide.
Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ Reaches 10 Million Sales Milestone
'Ten,' the debut album from Pearl Jam, has reached sales of more than 10 million copies. Only 21 other albums have sold more copies since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan became the music industry standard for tracking point-of-sale purchases.
Black Keys Settle Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
The Black Keys have settled their copyright infringement lawsuits against Pizza Hut and Home Depot. BBC News is reporting that all parties have settled out of court, with the group reaching an agreement with Pizza Hut Monday (Nov. 26) and Home Depot earlier this month. Terms of the settlements were not disclosed.
Dave Grohl Says Queens of the Stone Age Are ‘The Baddest Band in the World’
It's only been a few weeks since Dave Grohl began his second stint as drummer with Queens of the Stone Age, but he's already laying down some serious smack. In a new interview, he heaped praise upon his current (and past) musical partners.
Courtney Love Authorizes Kurt Cobain Documentary
While rumors regarding a Broadway musical based on Kurt Cobain's early years appear to have been untrue, Courtney Love seems to be going forward with another project to honor her late husband. Apparently, she has given the go-ahead for a documentary with an expected release date of 2014.
Dave Grohl Back With Queens of the Stone Age
Well, now we know how Dave Grohl was planning on spending the Foo Fighers hiatus. He has returned to Queens of the Stone Age, the alternative band fronted by former Kyuss guitarist Josh Homme that he drummed for in 2002.
Trent Reznor ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ Theme Song Getting Commercial Release
The theme song Trent Reznor wrote for the upcoming 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' video game will be commercially released on Nov. 13, the same day the game hits stores.