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 Yes Marked the End of an Era With Triple Live LP ‘Yessongs’
Co-founding drummer Bill Bruford had left after sessions for 'Close to the Edge' were completed.
How Blondie Closed Out Their First Era With ‘The Hunter’
This album holds up well despite its lackluster performance on the charts.
The Darkness Announce ‘Live at Hammersmith’ Album
'Live at Hammersmith' is the first-ever live album from the Darkness.
Bram Tchaikovsky to Release ‘Complete Recordings’ Box Set
The three albums recorded by power pop legend Bram Tchaikovsky will be reissued in a box set.
The Quick’s ‘Mondo Deco’ to Be Released on CD for the First Time
Originally released in 1976, 'Mondo Deco' merged classic rock, pop and glam influences.
Mike Harrison, Spooky Tooth Singer, Dies
Mike Harrison played in the V.I.P.'s with Keith Emerson before going on to form the progressive rock band Spooky Tooth.
25 Years Ago: The Butthole Surfers Team Up With John Paul Jones for ‘Independent Worm Saloon’
The post-Nirvana feeding frenzy led to underground heroes the Butthole Surfers getting a major label deal and hiring the Led Zeppelin bassist to produce them.
Damnation of Adam Blessing’s First Two LPs Getting Reissued
Underground hard-rock heroes the Damnation of Adam Blessing are getting the deluxe vinyl reissue treatment.
Alice Cooper Drummer Neal Smith Recalls the Early Days: ‘We Didn’t Care If Somebody Loved Us or Hated Us’
The original Alice Cooper band helped make a name for themselves on the strength of their onstage antics. As drummer Neal Smith tells us, it was all about giving the crowd a night to remember.
Moody Blues Announce ‘Days of Future Passed Live’ DVD and CD
The Moody Blues' legendary album 'Days of Future Passed' turned 50 last year, and to celebrate, the band performed the album in its entirety live on tour.