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
U2 Might Release a New Album in 2014 After All
After a series of starts and stops, U2 could be ready to release its new album in late 2014.
Scorpions’ ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’ Featured in Ad for High-Fiber Cookies
The Scorpions' signature hit 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' is featured in a television commercial for Fiber One's new line of cookies.
Poison’s ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time’ Featured In New Hardees Ad
The 'Open Up and Say Ahh!' favorite went to No. 6 on the Billboard charts in the spring of 1988.
The Who to Reunite with Kenney Jones
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.
Larry Ramos of the Association Dies at Age 72
Larry Ramos, guitarist and vocalist with the Association, has died at age 72.
The Who Release Full Details, Track List for ‘Quadrophenia’ Concert DVD
The Who will release a video document of their most recent tour, 'Quadrophenia: Live in London.'
Steely Dan Announce ‘Jamalot Ever After’ 2014 Tour
For a band who disliked touring in the old days, Steely Dan have certainly embraced it since their mid-'90s reunion. The band recently announced a couple of upcoming dates, but have now put forth information on the entire tour.
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.
Monkees Announce 2014 Spring Tour
The Monkees have booked a two-week tour for May and June.
‘John Lennon,’ ‘Kurt Cobain’ Appear in New Beer Commercial
John Lennon, Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain are among the dead celebrities whose likenesses make appearances in a questionable new beer commercial.
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.