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
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Watch Megadeth Pay Tribute to Chris Cornell With Live Cover of ‘Outshined’
As the tragic news of Chris Cornell's death continues to sink in, musicians near and far are paying tribute in their own way.
How Cheap Trick Took on the ’80s With ‘One on One’
This band was at a crossroads as the decade began.
Why Alice Cooper Broke Character With ‘Lace and Whiskey’
After a pair of solo albums, this album marked a course change.
How Raspberries Crafted a Power Pop Gem on Their First Album
From the opening crash of "Go All the Way," they made their mark as genuine contenders.
Mick Rock Documentary ‘Shot!’ Coming to Theaters and Home Video
Few photographers have captured more iconic shots of rock artists than Mick Rock.
The Who Announce 2004 Isle of Wight Home Video
The Who's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival is legendary. In 2004, the band returned to the site to give another rousing performance.
From AC/DC to Bruce Springsteen: 14 Classic Rock Covers of Chuck Berry’s ‘Johnny B. Goode’
Listen as a diverse group of classic rock stars perform their own versions of Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. Goode.'
Michael Nesmith to Release Autobiography and Companion Album
Even though Michael Nesmith has bid farewell to his days as part of the Monkees, he's not slowing down.
The Animals Tangle With King Kong in New ‘Skull Island’ Trailer
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Of all the "should have been huge" bands of the '70s, Angel were near the top of that list.
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They have never been a paint-by-numbers rock 'n' roll band.