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 Donovan’s ‘Sunshine Superman’ Made a Psychedelic Breakthrough
Exciting new things began to happen after shedding the folk/jazz-rooted sound of his first recordings.
David Bowie’s ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’ Headed Back to Movie Theaters, Home Video
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the David Bowie film 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' will return to select movie theaters this fall.
The Story of the Clash’s First Show
As America celebrated the 200th anniversary of their successful rebellion against England, another rebellion was taking root as the Clash made their live debut.
‘Do You Think Courtney Killed Kurt’ Question Arises in Recent Billy Corgan Q + A Session
As part of the End Times tour, Billy Corgan is offering up a VIP Experience for die-hard fans, including a Q&A session.
Lost MTV Footage Shows Kurt Cobain Playing With a Taser + Explaining the Dream Machine
The vaults of Kurt Cobain's life continue to yield interest clips of the iconic rock star.
Courtney Love Sued by Ghostwriter of Unpublished Memoir
Courtney Love is being sued for breach of contract by the man she hired to ghostwrite her memoir.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Joins TNA Wrestling
Smashing Pumpkins main man Billy Corgan is certainly branching out these days.
Social Distortion Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album With Summer Tour
It's hard to believe it's been 25 years since Social Distortion released their foundational self-titled album.
Marcus Mumford Opens Up About New Sound, Calls Kanye West ‘The Only Rock Star Left’
Mumford and Sons are putting things in place for the release of their third album, Wilder Mind, due out May 4.
Beck Plays Hide and Seek With James Corden on ‘The Late Late Show’
No, "Hide and Seek" isn't the name of a new Beck song. He actually played the game with James Corden.