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
55 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Plays Together for the First Time
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham made history in a small space on Gerrard Street in the West End of London.
How a Routine Traffic Stop Turned Into Jerry Garcia’s Drug Bust
He and lyricist Robert Hunter were driving to the Grateful Dead's next concert stop when they were pulled over.
Why Carlos Santana Renamed Himself ‘Devadip’
He got there way before Prince. And he too changed it back – decades ago.
Top 10 David Crosby Songs
One of rock 'n' roll's most enigmatic figures first caught our attention as a member of the Byrds.
Top Songs of the Summer of Love
There was much more to that year.
Top 10 Peter Tork Monkees Songs
He was the group's genuine folksinger, and his songs had a ring of truth to them. These are the best.
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.
Mott the Hoople, ‘Mental Train: The Island Years 1969-1971′: Album Review
New box set collects band's early years, before David Bowie helped make them stars.
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.
‘Still on the Run: The Jeff Beck Story': DVD Review
We review a new documentary about legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.
When Motorhead Shook Things Up With ‘Another Perfect Day’
Half of their fans love this album; the other half hate it.
The Darkness Announce ‘Live at Hammersmith’ Album
'Live at Hammersmith' is the first-ever live album from the Darkness.