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 Night the Ramones Played Their Last Show
It all came to an end at the Palace in Hollywood, after 2,263 shows.
The Day John Lennon Got His Green Card to Stay in the U.S.
John Lennon was always one to say what was on his mind and never one to shy away from controversy.
How Stevie Nicks Built a Solo Juggernaut With ‘Bella Donna’
Fleetwood Mac needed a break from the road, and from each other. It was the perfect time explore individual paths.
Mick Jagger’s Wife and Girlfriends Through the Years
The Rolling Stones frontman has been romantically linked to many intelligent, accomplished and beautiful women over the years.
David Bowie’s ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’ Headed Back to Movie Theaters, Home Video
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the David Bowie film 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' will return to select movie theaters this fall.
The Day Pink Floyd Co-Founder Syd Barrett Died
He succumbed to pancreatic cancer having spent the bulk of his adult life far from the spotlight.
The Story of the Clash’s First Show
As America celebrated the 200th anniversary of their successful rebellion against England, another rebellion was taking root as the Clash made their live debut.
How the Beatles Broke Barriers by Headlining the Budokan in Japan
Celebrated venue would eventually become closely associated with rock 'n' roll concerts.
The Day Stuart Sutcliffe Left the Beatles
He quit to concentrate on art upon the conclusion of their second residency in Hamburg, Germany.
When Bob Dylan and John Lennon Took a Bizarre Cab Ride
This apparently drug-fueled meeting remains as historic as it was utterly awkward.
AC/DC’s Music Pollutes New Applebee’s Commercials in the Best Way Possible
The distinctive opening riff of AC/DC's 1980 classic "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" is featured in a new series of TV spots from the Applebee's restaurant chain.
Queen’s ‘We Are the Champions’ Appears in New Gatorade Commercial
"If it's not game time, it's recover time," says the tagline in a new commercial from Gatorade, which is best known for its aggressive, sweat-drenched ads