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
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.
Watch Punky Meadows’ New ‘Lost and Lonely’ Video Featuring Former Angel Bandmates: Exclusive Premiere
Former Angel guitarist Punky Meadows has been inching his way back into the spotlight this past year with some new music and some live dates.
Cheap Trick, ‘We’re All Alright!': Album Review
Cheap Trick sound positively vibrant and genuinely excited on We're All Alright!
Ramones’ ‘Leave Home’ Set For Deluxe 40th Anniversary Treatment
The second album by the Ramones is being expanded with a whole lot of bonus tracks.
Why David Bowie’s Debut Didn’t Sound Anything Like David Bowie
The album was full of joy and charm and joy, but it was also out of sync with the times.
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.
Why Alice Cooper Broke Character With ‘Lace and Whiskey’
After a pair of solo albums, this album marked a course change.
The Who Announce 2004 Isle of Wight Home Video
The Who's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival is legendary. In 2004, the band returned to the site to give another rousing performance.
How ‘Test for Echo’ Helped Rush Bounce Back
The three-year gap since 'Counterparts' was the longest for the band up to that time.
When Iron Maiden Fired Singer Paul Di’Anno
His style was crucial to their initial sound and style, but the singer's tenure wouldn't last long.
The Day Keith Moon Collapsed Behind His Drum Kit in Boston
Oddly enough, one of his most infamous on-stage mishaps wasn't – at least initially – chalked up to drugs and alcohol.
The Death of Bon Scott
AC/DC's frontman had been out drinking with friends, when the casual evening took a terrible turn.