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
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.
45 Years Ago: Parliament Unleash ‘Live P-Funk Earth Tour’ LP
George Clinton took Parliament's Mothership out of arenas and into record stores with 'Live P- Funk Earth Tour.'
Suzi Quatro Says ‘Perfect Storm’ Led to New Album
In a new interview with UCR, the singer discusses her long career, influencing other artists and her latest LP, 'The Devil in Me.'
Redd Kross Recall Working With Tommy Ramone: Exclusive Interview
With spoke with the underground heroes about their lengthy career.
How Funkadelic’s Funk Got Heavier on ‘America Eats Its Young’
This followed a a trio of albums that also stirred in rock, soul and psychedelia.
Top 10 Jerry Lee Lewis Songs
This rock 'n' roll pioneer lived a wild and crazy life – and his songs often reflected that.
Top 10 Peter Tork Monkees Songs
He was the group's genuine folksinger, and his songs had a ring of truth to them. These are the best.
55 Years Ago: The Beatles Knock Themselves Off Top of U.K. Chart
The birth of Beatlemania, as one album replaces another at No. 1.
When Motorhead Kissed the Majors Goodbye on ‘Bastards’
A new drummer, a new label and a new sense of urgency fuel one of the band's best albums.