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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IRS Hits Prince Estate With $38 Million Bill, Disputes Valuation
Government claims his assets are worth twice as much as the administrators reported.
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Tour Bus Is Going Up for Auction
Coach was custom-built and designed with the star in mind, with purple accents throughout.
Prince’s Old ‘Secluded’ Estate Is for Sale for $12.4 Million
Toronto home where he lived from 2001-06 has returned to the market.
How Prince ‘Made History’ at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
If there's a more defining moment in the history of Super Bowl halftime shows than Prince playing "Purple Rain" in the middle of a downpour, we haven't seen it.
Eddie Murphy Remembers Prince’s ‘Surreal’ Rollerskating Party
The actor recalled some late-night adventures with the music legend on 'The Tonight Show.'
Tommy Lee Accuses Rapper Travis Scott of Ripping Off His Drum Coaster
Drummer claims rapper's stage prop looks too much like his 360 and Cruecifly stunts.
Tupac Bailed Out of Jail: October 11 in Hip- Hop History
On this day in hip-hop history, Tupac Shakur got his freedom and Warren G put out In the Mid-Nite Hour.
A Tribe Called Quest Shares Their First Masterpiece: Sept. 24 in Hip-Hop History
September 24 saw A Tribe Called Quest release their first masterpiece, James Brown take some cops for a dangerous ride and a Cosby Kid head off to college.
Prince’s ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983′: A Guide to Every Track
We take a look inside all the songs found on Prince's 'Piano & a Microphone 1983.'
Snoop Dogg Charged With Murder: Sept. 2 in Hip-Hop History
On Sept. 2 in hip-hop history, murder was the case for Snoop Dogg and Kanye West spoke out against the Bush Administration's response to Hurricane Katrina.
60 Hip-Hop ‘Firsts': Rap’s Must-Know Milestones
We look at some of the most important "firsts" in hip-hop, from its origins to the present day.
Usher Has Sold the ‘Mezmerizing’ Mansion He Bought From L.A. Reid for $1.5 Million
Usher first saw L.A. Reid's house in 1991 and bought it seven years later. Now he's sold it for $1.5 million.