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
Three More Classic Rolling Stones Titles To Be Re-Issued on Clear Vinyl
On May 6, ABKCO will release '12 x 5,' 'Get Yer Ya-Yas Out! The Rolling Stones in Concert' and 'Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)' on clear vinyl.
Queen’s ‘We Are the Champions’ Narrated in New Audi Commercial
The classic rock anthem is used in a new commercial for Audi.
Guns N’ Roses Welcomes Gatorade to the Jungle
The Guns N' Roses classic 'Welcome To The Jungle' is now part of a new ad campaign for Gatorade.
The Who Release Full Details, Track List for ‘Quadrophenia’ Concert DVD
The Who will release a video document of their most recent tour, 'Quadrophenia: Live in London.'
Original Rolling Stones Manager: Hall of Fame ‘Hijacked the Name Rock ’n’ Roll’
Original Rolling Stones manager and producer Andrew Loog Oldham has announced he will not be attending the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Joan Jett To Perform With Nirvana Members At Rock Hall Ceremony?
The surviving Nirvana members have hinted that Joan Jett may be joining them for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Performance.
Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Summer 2014 Tour
Last summer, two of classic rock's mainstays, Bad Company and Lynryd Skynyrd, teamed up for one of the season's most successful tours. So it makes sense that the duo are back for another round of dates.
Monkees Announce 2014 Spring Tour
The Monkees have booked a two-week tour for May and June.
‘The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story’ To Be Re-Issued On Two-DVD Set
Eagle Rock Entertainment will re-release 'The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story' on May 20.
Kurt Cobain Comic Book Is a Little Too Late and Looks … Well, Nevermind
It's been 20 years since Nirvana's Kurt Cobain tragically ended his life.