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
Former Alice Cooper Guitarist Dick Wagner Dies at 71
One of rock's most renowned guitarists, Dick Wagner, died this morning (July 30). He was 71.
Roger Daltrey and Joan Jett Team Up for ‘Summertime Blues’
Roger Daltrey and Joan Jett joined together for a surprise version of 'Summertime Blues' at a cancer benefit concert in Philadelphia.
U2 Might Release a New Album in 2014 After All
After a series of starts and stops, U2 could be ready to release its new album in late 2014.
Scorpions’ ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’ Featured in Ad for High-Fiber Cookies
The Scorpions' signature hit 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' is featured in a television commercial for Fiber One's new line of cookies.
How the Jeff Beck Group Came Roaring Back With ‘Beck-Ola’
All the players fit together perfectly, and the sound and vibe they created was thrilling.
Alice Cooper Band Debuts With Suitably Weird ‘Pretties for You’
They'd soon move into a more commercial rock style, but these early records retained elements of surrealism.
Todd Rundgren and Utopia Release ‘Live At The Electric Ballroom’
A two-CD concert from 1978 has recently been unearthed.
Judas Priest Tease New Album With ‘Battle Cry’ Song Snippet
The group have offered another sample from 'Redeemer of Souls.' This time it's 'Battle Cry.'
Poison’s ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time’ Featured In New Hardees Ad
The 'Open Up and Say Ahh!' favorite went to No. 6 on the Billboard charts in the spring of 1988.
Poison’s ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time’ Featured In New Hardees Ad
The 'Open Up and Say Ahh!' favorite went to No. 6 on the Billboard charts in the spring of 1988.
Nik Turner’s Hawkwind Returns To The U.S. For ‘Space Ritual 2014′ Tour
The Hawkwind woodwind player will tour the U.S. designed to replicate their tour behind 1972's 'Space Ritual.'
AC/DC’s ‘Hells Bells’ Used in New Terminix Ad
The opening track to 'Back in Black' is used in a new commercial.