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
Todd Rundgren and Utopia Release ‘Live At The Electric Ballroom’
A two-CD concert from 1978 has recently been unearthed.
Poison’s ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time’ Featured In New Hardees Ad
The 'Open Up and Say Ahh!' favorite went to No. 6 on the Billboard charts in the spring of 1988.
Nik Turner’s Hawkwind Returns To The U.S. For ‘Space Ritual 2014′ Tour
The Hawkwind woodwind player will tour the U.S. designed to replicate their tour behind 1972's 'Space Ritual.'
AC/DC’s ‘Hells Bells’ Used in New Terminix Ad
The opening track to 'Back in Black' is used in a new commercial.
Queen ‘Live At The Rainbow ’74’ Set For Release
The group will release two concerts from 1974 on Sept. 8.
Flaming Lips Side Project Covers Yes Classic
Listen to the Electric Wurms, a side project of Wayne Coyne, cover Yes' 'Heart of the Sunrise.'
Watch Guns N’ Roses Cover the Angels’ ‘Marseilles’ In Tribute To The Late Doc Neeson
At a concert in Las Vegas, Axl Rose paid tribute to one of his favorite rock and roll singers, recently deceased former Angels star Doc Neeson.
Billy Idol’s ‘Mony Mony’ Cranks Up New Nissan Ad
Billy Idol's hit is used as the centerpiece of a new ad campaign for a Nissan Sentra.
King Crimson Announce 2014 Tour Dates
Robert Fripp has announced that a new configuration for King Crimson will tour America this fall.
Doc Neeson of the Angels Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
Doc Neeson, who fronted the great Aussie hard rockers the Angels from 1974 though the end of the '90, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
40 Years Ago: Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Nico + Brian Eno Record ‘June 1, 1974′
Four leaders of Britain's underground recorded a live album on June 1, 1974.
Billy Idol To Release Memoir, ‘Dancing With Myself’
Billy Idol will release his autobiography, 'Dancing with Myself,' on Oct. 7.