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
The Day John Lennon Died
Thankfully, the joy and excitement of his music remain.
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.
Top 10 Marty Balin Songs
In memory of the late Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship singer, we're counting down our favorite songs by him.
The Monkees’ ‘Christmas Party’ Set for Release
'Christmas Party' finds the Monkees again working with modern popsters, including members of R.E.M., Weezer and XTC.
Yes Featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman, ’50th Anniversary Live at the Apollo': DVD Review
Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman celebrate 50 years of the band's history in new home video.
When Monster Magnet Took Us on a ‘Powertrip’
Monster Magnet added a bit of gloss to their fourth album, and came out with their biggest hit to date.
When Motorhead Shook Things Up With ‘Another Perfect Day’
Half of their fans love this album; the other half hate it.
Alice Cooper Drummer Neal Smith Recalls the Early Days: ‘We Didn’t Care If Somebody Loved Us or Hated Us’
The original Alice Cooper band helped make a name for themselves on the strength of their onstage antics. As drummer Neal Smith tells us, it was all about giving the crowd a night to remember.
David Cassidy Dies at Age 67
David Cassidy, '70s singing teen idol and star of the hit TV show 'The Partridge Family,' has died at the age of 67 after being hospitalized for multiple organ failures.
Mick Fleetwood Says ‘Without Peter Green, There Would Be No Fleetwood Mac': Exclusive Interview
Fleetwood Mac have been making music since 1967. That's a lot of history.