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
How Cat Stevens Hit the Big Time With ‘Teaser and the Firecat’
This fifth album remains one of the singer-songwriter's strongest works.
When ‘All the World’s a Stage’ Became Rush’s First Top 40 Album
The two-record set was culled from a three-night stand at Massey Hall in their native Toronto.
How ‘Test for Echo’ Helped Rush Bounce Back
Three-year gap since 'Counterparts' was the longest for the band up to that time.
When Iron Maiden Fired Singer Paul Di’Anno
His style was crucial to their initial sound and style, but the singer's tenure wouldn't last long.
30 Years Ago: The B-52’s Struggle to Carry On With ‘Bouncing off the Satellites’
The fourth album by the B-52's was released in the wake of guitarist Ricky Wilson's death.
35 Years Ago: Gary Numan Changes Gears With ‘Dance’
Gary Numan added a dose of funk and changed his image for 1981's 'Dance.'
How a Renewed Focus on Guitar Gave Rush a New Start on ‘Roll the Bones’
They spent some 10 weeks writing and rehearsing, so the sessions unfolded quite quickly.
How Fleetwood Mac Bulked Up, but Still Lost on ‘Future Games’
'Future Games' saw Bob Welch and Christine McVie join Fleetwood Mac.
20 Years Ago: Suede Silences Doubters With ‘Coming Up’
Suede's 'Coming Up' saw them carry on after the departure of founding guitarist Bernard Butler.
When the Jefferson Airplane Took Off With an Overlooked Debut
The musical revolution ignited by the Beatles in the '60s exploded in many directions.
45 Years Ago: Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention Release ‘Fillmore East, June 1971′
Fillmore East – June 1971 captures the Mothers of Invention at the peak of their second incarnation.
When George Harrison Staged the Concert for Bangladesh
He was a pioneer for those who sought to meld charity and rock 'n' roll.