Dave Swanson is a writer and musician from Cleveland, Ohio. He has spent a lifetime obsessed with all things Rock & Roll. Dave has written for a variety of publications including Shindig!, Bucketful Of Brains, The Cleveland Scene and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. He hosts his own radio show, has promoted concerts and played in several bands including, but not limited to, Rainy Day Saints, New Salem Witch Hunters, The Cynics, Chamber Strings, Guided By Voices, Death Of Samantha, and Captain Groovy & His Bubblegum Army. Favorite bands-Cheap Trick, The Monkees, Sparks, Motorhead, Beach Boys, Rockpile, XTC,Van Der Graaf Generator, Sweet, Bob Dylan,etc. Favortie color- paisley. Sign-Scorpio. Favorite Movies-Love And Death, Don't Look Back & Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls. Political party-Mod & Rocker. Religion-Rock & Roll. His biggest regret is having no regrets. If not playing, writing, reading about, listening to, or discussing music, he is most likely dead.
Dave Swanson
Top Songs of the Summer of Love
There was much more to that year.
When Motorhead Kissed the Majors Goodbye on ‘Bastards’
A new drummer, a new label and a new sense of urgency fuel one of the band's best albums.
Long Ryders Announce First LP in 30 Years and Deluxe Reissues
Americana pioneers line up some records after decades of inactivity.
Moody Blues Announce ‘Days of Future Passed Live’ DVD and CD
The Moody Blues' legendary album 'Days of Future Passed' turned 50 last year, and to celebrate, the band performed the album in its entirety live on tour.
5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
If it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April.
How David Bowie Created a Masterpiece With ‘Ziggy Stardust’
This was his fifth album, but it might as well have been his first.
Watch Megadeth Pay Tribute to Chris Cornell With Live Cover of ‘Outshined’
As the tragic news of Chris Cornell's death continues to sink in, musicians near and far are paying tribute in their own way.
45 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Stage Legendary Performance at Pompeii
Pink Floyd played a mostly empty amphitheater in Pompeii on Oct. 4, 1971.
How ‘Test for Echo’ Helped Rush Bounce Back
Three-year gap since 'Counterparts' was the longest for the band up to that time.
When the Jefferson Airplane Took Off With an Overlooked Debut
The musical revolution ignited by the Beatles in the '60s exploded in many directions.
The Story of How the New York Dolls Reunited for ‘One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This’
After more than 30 years on the sidelines, the New York Dolls released 'One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This' in July 2006.
The Day John Lennon Got His Green Card to Stay in the U.S.
John Lennon was always one to say what was on his mind and never one to shy away from controversy.