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
The Day the Beatles Recorded ‘Helter Skelter’
The Abbey Road session ran from 7PM until 2:30 the next morning.
45 Years Ago: The ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Movie Derails Two Careers
Peter Frampton and Bee Gees had reached mega-stardom status. Then Robert Stigwood had a bright idea.
55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Look Forward With ‘Anthem of the Sun’
Their debut was a casserole of folk, rock, blues and psychedelia, but it didn't quite capture the live experience.
Why Carlos Santana Renamed Himself ‘Devadip’
He got there way before Prince. And he too changed it back – decades ago.
Top 10 David Crosby Songs
One of rock 'n' roll's most enigmatic figures first caught our attention as a member of the Byrds.
The Doors, ‘Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970′: DVD Review
More than 50 years after their debut LP, the Doors remain one of the most intriguing, distinct and powerful bands to ever roam the earth.
Top Songs of the Summer of Love
There was much more to that year.
Why David Bowie’s Debut Didn’t Sound Anything Like David Bowie
The album was full of joy and charm and joy, but it was also out of sync with the times.
The Death of Bon Scott
AC/DC's frontman had been out drinking with friends, when the casual evening took a terrible turn.
The Day Sid Vicious Died
The Sex Pistols' infamous bassist was only 21 years old.
When Led Zeppelin Played Together for the First Time
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham made history in a small space on Gerrard Street in the West End of London.
How Guns N’ Roses Revitalized Rock ‘n’ Roll With Their Debut Album, ‘Appetite for Destruction’
Before all the drama, Guns N' Roses were a kick-ass little rock 'n' roll band.
More Details On New Kurt Cobain Album Revealed
As previously reported, an album of unreleased Kurt Cobain recordings is in the works, and more details have now emerged.
When Buffalo Springfield Performed Their Final Concert
They were always a house of cards caught in a hurricane.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Joins TNA Wrestling
Smashing Pumpkins main man Billy Corgan is certainly branching out these days.
Hear What You’re Not Hearing When Music Is Compressed
The convenience of the MP3 format has made many things easier -- sharing songs, taking the music with you without lugging around boxes of CDs or tapes.
Tom DeLonge Says He’s Had His Phone Tapped, Been In Contact With Aliens + More
In the ongoing discussion about what happened between Tom DeLonge and Blink-182, it's come to light that he might be pursuing other non-musical paths.
Courtney Love Talks Dave Grohl, Drugs + Kurt Cobain on ‘Letterman’
Actress, musician and unintentional comedian Courtney Love is back in the spotlight.
Portable Music: The Early Years – A Turntable For Your Car
We are all so accustomed to being able to take our music with us wherever we go that the thought of being without it, may come as a shock to the 'youngsters' out there. 'Tis true, we weren't always as mobile with our sounds as we are now, but that didn't mean the idea wasn't there. Au contraire!
Royal Blood Post Four B-Sides To YouTube + Get Thumbs Up From Jimmy Page
Royal Blood have shared four "new" tracks on their YouTube channel.