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
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46 Years Ago: John Lennon Marries Yoko Ono
On March 20, 1969, John Winston Lennon married Yoko Ono.
12 Years Ago: Elvis Costello Fills in for David Letterman
On March 12, 2003, Elvis Costello took on the role of talk show host for the first time when he filled in for David Letterman for the evening.
46 Years Ago: Genesis Release ‘From Genesis to Revelation’
Genesis released their debut album, 'From Genesis to Revelation' in March 1969.
49 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield Form
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A Handful of White Stripes 7″ Singles Are Getting Repressed
Four White Stripes vinyl singles are getting a very special re-release tomorrow (March 3).
Hear What You’re Not Hearing When Music Is Compressed
The convenience of the MP3 format has made many things easier -- sharing songs, taking the music with you without lugging around boxes of CDs or tapes.
Tom DeLonge Says He’s Had His Phone Tapped, Been in Contact With Aliens + More
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The fine folks at PBS' Blank on Blank have unearthed another vintage audio interview, this time featuring the late, great Lou Reed.
Royal Blood Post Four B-Sides to YouTube + Get Thumbs Up From Jimmy Page
Royal Blood have shared four "new" tracks on their YouTube channel.
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If we had an actual LP sold for every story we've heard (and told!) about the vinyl revival these past couple of years, it'd be gold records for everyone.
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The one and only Noel Gallagher will be making his way back to America this spring for a monthlong round of shows.