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
The History of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s BBC Ban
Hendrix's infamous appearance on Lulu's show took place on Jan. 4, 1969.
Puscifer Premiere Music Video For ‘Grand Canyon’ Ahead of New Album, ‘Money Shot’
Under the guise of Puscifer, Tool leader Maynard James Keenan has created an entirely different world from his day job.
Beck to Perform On Grammy Awards With Coldplay’s Chris Martin
The list of acts featured on this year's Grammy Awards keeps growing.
Music Community Reacts to Lack of Indictment In Ferguson
After Ferguson's grand jury made their decision, people took to the streets and social media to voice their concerns.
Watch Jack White Pay Tribute to the Late Isaiah ‘Ikey’ Owens
On the last night of his current European tour, Jack White took time to pay tribute to the late, great Ikey Owens.
Boycott of Marine Parks and Circuses Called For by Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath
In recent years, the talk against attractions like Sea World has grown as animal rights activists make their voices louder and louder.
Listen to a Live Version of the Velvet Underground’s ‘I’m Waiting For the Man’
Listen to a startlingly clear live version of the Velvet Underground's 'I'm Waiting For the Man' from 1969.
Dave Grohl Says Bands Who Play Albums In Their Entirety Are ‘Presumptuous and Lazy’
Hey look! Dave Grohl is in the news again! No, really
Dave Grohl Already Thinking About the Follow-Up to ‘Sonic Highways’
Though the Foo Fighters have yet to release 'Sonic Highways,' their eight studio album, leader Dave Grohl is already looking ahead to album No. 9.
Weezer Turn to Fans for Career Advice Via Facebook Survey
Weezer have decided to go directly to their fans for some advice on their next move, asking them to help choose the band's next single.
Pearl Jam Bring Down the House With Help From Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen
Last night (Oct. 20) at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Pearl Jam put on one of their signature marathon shows, clocking in at over three hours.
Live’s Ed Kowalczyk Announces ‘Throwing Copper Unplugged – 20th Anniversary Tour’
Back in 1994, it was hard to escape the sounds of Live and their 'Throwing Copper' album.