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
45 Years Ago: The ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Movie Derails Two Careers
Peter Frampton and Bee Gees had reached mega-stardom status. Then Robert Stigwood had a bright idea.
The Monkees’ ‘Christmas Party’ Set for Release
'Christmas Party' finds the Monkees again working with modern popsters, including members of R.E.M., Weezer and XTC.
5 Reasons Why Eurythmics Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eurythmics belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because they combined modern sounds and production with timeless songs. We wouldn't lie to you about this.
5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
If it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April.
35 Years Ago: The Go-Go’s Try to Stay on Top With ‘Vacation’
'Vacation' capitalized on the momentum of their first album, but "the record wasn't as good and of course it didn't do as well," said guitarist Jane Wiedlin.
B-52’s Albums Ranked In Order Of Awesomeness
We rank all nine studio albums by the B-52s, one of the wildest and most unique bands to emerge from the aftermath of the punk explosion.
Cheap Trick, ‘We’re All Alright!': Album Review
Cheap Trick sound positively vibrant and genuinely excited on We're All Alright!
35 Years Ago: Blondie Close Out Their First Era With ‘The Hunter’
Always a band in search of new sounds, Blondie's 1982 album holds up well despite its lackluster performance on the charts.
When the First Song Credited Solely to David Bowie Arrived
He released four singles between June 1964 and April 1966, but each of them was credited to a different band.
The Day the Final Episode of ‘The Monkees’ Aired
When the television show premiered in 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become.