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 Motorhead Shook Things Up With ‘Another Perfect Day’
Half of their fans love this album; the other half hate it.
45 Years Ago: Yes Mark End of Era With Triple Live LP ‘Yessongs’
In many ways, 1972 was Yes' year.
The Darkness Announce ‘Live at Hammersmith’ Album
'Live at Hammersmith' is the first-ever live album from the Darkness.
Mike Harrison, Spooky Tooth Singer, Dies
Mike Harrison played in the V.I.P.'s with Keith Emerson before going on to form the progressive rock band Spooky Tooth.
Moody Blues Announce ‘Days of Future Passed Live’ DVD and CD
The Moody Blues' legendary album 'Days of Future Passed' turned 50 last year, and to celebrate, the band performed the album in its entirety live on tour.
Michael Nesmith’s First National Band Albums Set for Reissue
After being out of print for several years, the post-Monkees recordings of Michael Nesmith will soon see the light of day again.
Top 10 ‘Partridge Family’ Episodes
In memory of David Cassidy, we've selected our favorite episodes from the TV show that made him a star.
Top 10 David Cassidy Songs
With David Cassidy's passing, we look back at a batch of great pop records in which he took part.
David Cassidy Dies at Age 67
David Cassidy, '70s singing teen idol and star of the hit TV show 'The Partridge Family,' has died at the age of 67 after being hospitalized for multiple organ failures.
45 Years Ago: Pete Townshend Steps Out Solo on ‘Who Came First’
Pete Townshend's lesser-known first proper solo album explored his devotion to Meher Baba.
5 Reasons Link Wray Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Link Wray made some of the most blistering rock 'n' roll of all time. So why isn't he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet?
40 Years Ago: Iggy Pop Explodes With ‘Lust for Life’
Iggy Pop's 'Lust for Life' arrived just as punk was hitting its stride, and the energy of the movement was reflected in the record.