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
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.
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 Donovan’s ‘Sunshine Superman’ Made a Psychedelic Breakthrough
Exciting new things began to happen after shedding the folk/jazz-rooted sound of his first recordings.
When the Jefferson Airplane Took Off With an Overlooked Debut
The musical revolution ignited by the Beatles in the '60s exploded in many directions.
How the Kinks Went Big With ‘Give the People What They Want’
Suddenly they'd become rough-edged, arena-ready and radio-friendly rockers.
The Night the Ramones Played Their Last Show
It all came to an end at the Palace in Hollywood, after 2,263 shows.
When Tom Petty Reconvened the Heartbreakers for ‘She’s the One’
He was going through some non-musical problems, namely the end of his marriage.
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.
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.