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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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Kiss Kruise Launches with Acoustic Concert

Earlier this week (Oct. 31), Kiss Kruise II set sail from Miami. As the ship left its port, fans were treated to an unmasked, acoustic show by the guests of honor on the pool deck of the Norwegian Pearl, which, for the next few days, can probably be renamed the "Dr. Love Boat."

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Sammy Hagar’s Atlantic City Bar Trashed By Hurricane Sandy

It has become a rite of passage for rock fans visiting Atlantic City to get trashed at Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar & Grill. However, Mother Nature has enacted its own form of revenge, as Hurricane Sandy has wreaked considerable damage to the beachfront party spot.

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John Lennon, George Harrison and Elvis Presley on List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

It's often been said that death can be the ultimate career move. But for our most iconic celebrities, the money can keep rolling into their estate long after they've gone. A new list from Forbes tracks the top-earning dead celebrities, with some classic rockers placing high on the list.

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Levon Helm Documentary To Be Released in 2013

Film distributor Kino Lorber has acquired the rights to an upcoming documentary, 'Ain't in it for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm.' The movie will be shown in theaters across America in early-2013, with video on-demand and home video release expected to take place in the summer.

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Las Vegas Road to Be Renamed in Guns N’ Roses’ Honor

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is located a few miles off that city's famous Strip on the corner of Harmon Avenue and Paradise Road. However, in honor of the upcoming Guns N' Roses 'Appetite for Democracy' residency at one of Sin City's trendiest spots, Paradise Road will be temporarily renamed Paradise City Road.

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Peter Criss Says Being in Kiss Was Always a ‘Battle’

According to Peter Criss, life in Kiss was, after the first few years, a power struggle, with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley on one side, and him and Ace Frehley on the other. In a new interview, he discusses that dynamic and how it led to his departure from Kiss.

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Keith Richards Apologized to Mick Jagger for Words in ‘Life’

In order for the upcoming Rolling Stones shows to take place, Keith Richards apologized to Mick Jagger for what he said about the singer in his 2010 autobiography, 'Life.' In a new interview, Richards says that incidents like these have happened repeatedly throughout the band's 50-year history, but could never break up the Stones.

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Man Selling Fake Beatles Memorabilia Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

The memorabilia business can be fun for the fan and lucrative for the seller. But there are inherent pitfalls involved, as natives of the Pacific Northwest have recently learned. An Oregon man accused of selling fake Beatles and sports merchandise was recently sentenced to more than two years in prison.

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The Who ‘Sell Out’ Their Music for 2012 World Series

Classic rock lovers tuning into Game 1 of the World Series last night (Oct. 24) were greeted with a surprise. The legendary music of the Who was used throughout the telecast, which will continue throughout the tournament, contested this year between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers.

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