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 Who Reuniting with Kenney Jones for Benefit
Former Small Faces, Faces and Who drummer Kenney Jones has announced he will be reuniting with his old friends Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend for a benefit concert for prostate cancer awareness.
Gregg Allman Drops Lawsuit Against ‘Midnight Rider’ Filmmakers
The future of the troubled 'Midnight Rider' biopic remains unclear.
Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Reunion: ‘I’m Not Part of a Jukebox!’
Robert Plant once again explained his reasons for not wanting to reunite with the surviving members of Led Zeppelin.
Peter Gabriel Cancels Ukraine Concert Due To Concerns About Security
The current unrest in Ukraine has forced Peter Gabriel to cancel his concert there tonight (May 10).
Fleetwood Mac Might Have Double Album On Its Hands
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie discuss the new tracks that Fleetwood Mac have recently recorded.
When the Beatles Launched Their Experimental Zapple Records
They began with John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Unfinished Music No 2: Life With the Lions" and George Harrison's 'Electronic Sound.'
The Babys to Release ‘I’ll Have Some Of That’
The Babys will release their first album since 1980 on June 24.
Wilko Johnson’s and Roger Daltrey’s ‘Going Back Home’ [Album Review]
We review the new album by Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson and Who singer Roger Daltrey.
Blondie Releases Comics-Inspired Vid For ‘I Want to Drag You Around’ [Video]
Blondie have released the video for 'I Want to Drag You Around,' which features artwork by noted comics artist J.H. Williams III.
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.
Blondie To Release ‘Blondie 4(0) Ever’
Blondie will release a new album packaged with re-recorded versions of their biggest hits.
Uriah Heep Returns With New Album ‘Outsider’
Uriah Heep's 24th album, 'Outside,' will be released in June.