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
Alexander ‘Skip’ Spence’s ‘Oar’ Gets Deluxe Box Treatment
'AndOarAgain' examines former Moby Grape member's only solo album, with two hours of rarities and outtakes.
Hawkwind Announce New Orchestral LP Featuring Eric Clapton, ‘Road to Utopia’
Space-rock legends have a new album on the way that sounds nothing like anything they've done before.
When Monster Magnet Took Us on a ‘Powertrip’
Monster Magnet added a bit of gloss to their fourth album, and came out with their biggest hit to date.
Byrds Announce ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ Tour
Country-rock legends celebrate influential album's 50th anniversary.
‘Still on the Run: The Jeff Beck Story': DVD Review
We review a new documentary about legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.
When Motorhead Shook Things Up With ‘Another Perfect Day’
Half of their fans love this album; the other half hate it.
45 Years Ago: Bachman-Turner Overdrive Deliver Their Debut Album
After leaving the Guess Who and forming another band, Randy Bachman got another shot at stardom with his brothers and C.F. Turner in Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
45 Years Ago: Yes Mark End of Era With Triple Live LP ‘Yessongs’
In many ways, 1972 was Yes' year.
The Darkness Announce ‘Live at Hammersmith’ Album
'Live at Hammersmith' is the first-ever live album from the Darkness.
Bram Tchaikovsky to Release ‘Complete Recordings’ Box Set
The three albums recorded by power pop legend Bram Tchaikovsky will be reissued in a box set.
The Quick’s ‘Mondo Deco’ to Be Released on CD for the First Time
Originally released in 1976, 'Mondo Deco' merged classic rock, pop and glam influences.
Mike Harrison, Spooky Tooth Singer, Dies
Mike Harrison played in the V.I.P.'s with Keith Emerson before going on to form the progressive rock band Spooky Tooth.