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
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The Eurythmics singer bought a mid-century modern home for $4.3 million.
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Freshen Up tour will make its way to the States next year.
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Billy Joel Pays Tribute to Aretha Franklin, Welcomes Bryan Adams
Singer performed "Respect" and welcomed a guest to his Madison Square Garden show last night.
The Musical History of the Beatles’ Children
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Not Even Pretty on the Inside: Courtney Love’s Abandoned House Sold
Courtney Love has sold a fire-damaged, graffiti-strewn house in Olympia, Wash.
Aretha Franklin Year by Year: 1961-2017 Photos
We've collected photos of Aretha Franklin from every year between 1961 and 2017.
Aretha Franklin Dies: Rockers React
See how the music world mourned the death of the Queen of Soul.
Watch Joe Elliott Sit in With Billy Joel on ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’
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