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
When the First Song Credited Solely to David Bowie Arrived
He released four singles between June 1964 and April 1966, but each of them was credited to a different band.
Revisiting the Beatles’ ‘Lady Madonna’ Video
The footage actually came from sessions for "Hey Bulldog," which was still unreleased at the time.
When John Lennon Said the Beatles Were More Popular Than Jesus
This controversy sparked death threats, becoming one of the reasons why they decided to stop touring.
The Day Buffalo Springfield Formed
Stephen Stills was looking for start a new band after his failed audition for the Monkees.
The Day John Deacon Joined Queen
They went through a number of bass players in the band's earliest days, and none proved satisfactory.
The Day the Beatles Met the Maharishi
A quest for answers to some of life's larger questions led them to Rishikesh, India.
Top 10 Peter Gabriel Genesis Songs
His tenure was less than a decade but the mark he left on the band, and fans, is undeniable.
Why the Rolling Stones Had to ‘Spend Some Time’ With Ed Sullivan
The band was to perform to a pre-recorded backup, but with a live vocal.
The Day John Lennon Died
Thankfully, the joy and excitement of his music remain.
The History of the Ramones’ ‘Rocket to Russia’
The Ramones released 'Rocket to Russia' on Nov. 4, 1977.
The Day the Jimi Hendrix Experience Formed
They rehearsed for a week before hooking up with French pop singer Johnny Hallyday for a four-date French tour.
When the Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Hit the Papers
He's is alive and well, but a well-placed rumor had some thinking otherwise.