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
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.
Monkees Announce 2014 Spring Tour
The Monkees have booked a two-week tour for May and June.
A Look Back at Batman’s Long Rock ‘n’ Roll History
Comic-book hero has often intertwined with music throughout his lengthy history.
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.
Motley Crue’s ‘Home Sweet Home’ Featured in new Sprint Ad – In French
Motley Crue's 'Home Sweet Home' is being sung in French for a new Sprint ad.
‘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.
Jimi Hendrix Stamp Issued
The U.S. Postal Service has released a stamp commemorating Jimi Hendrix.
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.
Police Conduct Homicide Investigation as Gregg Allman Biopic Suspends Production
The Gregg Allman biopic 'Midnight Rider' has temporarily shut down production as police conduct an investigation to determine if criminal charges -- possibly including homicide -- will be brought against film personnel in the wake of an on-set accident that resulted in the death of a crew member.
Deep Purple To Issue Deluxe Editions Of ‘Made In Japan’
In late-1972, Deep Purple released one of the most heralded live albums of all time. 'Made In Japan' captured the legendary band at what was perhaps the peak of their powers. On May 19, Universal Music is set to reissue the landmark album in a special deluxe package that is sure to have fans drooling.