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
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.
The Babys Wrapping Up Work On First Album in 34 Years
The Babys Wrapping Up Work On First Album in 33 Years
Monkees Announce 2014 Spring Tour
The Monkees have booked a two-week tour for May and June.
Devo Announce 2014 Tour Dates and Record Store Day Releases
Devo are touring in memory of guitarist Bob Casale, and also will be putting out some vinyl for Record Store Day.
‘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.
Allman Brothers Postpone Beacon Run After Gregg Allman Misses Two Shows Due to Illness
Bronchitis forced Gregg Allman to skip two Allman Brothers Shows this weekend.
Jimi Hendrix’s Estate Looking To Make Authorized Biopic
Jimi Hendrix's family has signed with an agency that will help them create an authorized biopic of his life.
Angus & Malcolm Young’s First Recordings To Be Reissued
The Marcus Hook Roll Band, which featured Angus & Malcolm Young, will re-issue their 1973 album.
Eddie Money Wants to Punch Kenny Loggins
It seems that singer Eddie Money not only has two tickets to paradise, but two fists ready to aim at Mr. Footloose himself, Kenny Loggins.
Z-Machines Robot Band Programmed To Take Over
Scientists in Tokyo have created a band comprised of two robots.