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
How Cheap Trick’s ‘Heaven Tonight’ Set the Groundwork for Stardom
Their third album kept the pop shine but added some grit to the mix.
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.
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.
The Fall’s Mark E. Smith Dies
Mark E. Smith, the longtime frontman for the Fall, has died.
The Doors, ‘Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970′: DVD Review
More than 50 years after their debut LP, the Doors remain one of the most intriguing, distinct and powerful bands to ever roam the earth.
Top 10 ‘Partridge Family’ Episodes
In memory of David Cassidy, we've selected our favorite episodes from the TV show that made him a star.
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.
40 Years Ago: Iggy Pop Explodes With ‘Lust for Life’
Iggy Pop's 'Lust for Life' arrived just as punk was hitting its stride, and the energy of the movement was reflected in the record.
Listen to Supergroup Tears of Silver’s ‘Going Quietly Mad': Exclusive Premiere
Members of the Posies and Mercury Rev have formed a new group called Tears of Silver and covered an Al Kooper classic.
35 Years Ago: The Go-Go’s Try to Stay on Top With ‘Vacation’
'Vacation' capitalized on the momentum of their first album, but "the record wasn't as good and of course it didn't do as well," said guitarist Jane Wiedlin.
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.