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
The Death of Bon Scott
AC/DC's frontman had been out drinking with friends, when the casual evening took a terrible turn.
The Day Sid Vicious Died
The Sex Pistols' infamous bassist was only 21 years old.
When Peter Green Was Arrested for Pulling a Gun on His Accountant
He was not a man without troubles, and they eventually landed him in prison and committed to a mental hospital.
‘Do You Think Courtney Killed Kurt’ Question Arises in Recent Billy Corgan Q + A Session
As part of the End Times tour, Billy Corgan is offering up a VIP Experience for die-hard fans, including a Q&A session.
Courtney Love Joins Cast of New James Franco Film
James Franco is set to direct a new film, The Long Home, and some members of the cast have been announced, including Miss World herself, Courtney Love.
Lost MTV Footage Shows Kurt Cobain Playing With a Taser, Explaining the Dream Machine
The vaults of Kurt Cobain's life continue to yield interest clips of the iconic rock star.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Joins TNA Wrestling
Smashing Pumpkins main man Billy Corgan is certainly branching out these days.
Social Distortion Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album With Summer Tour
It's hard to believe it's been 25 years since Social Distortion released their foundational self-titled album.
Marcus Mumford Opens Up About New Sound, Calls Kanye West ‘The Only Rock Star Left’
Mumford and Sons are putting things in place for the release of their third album, Wilder Mind, due out May 4.
Beck Plays Hide and Seek With James Corden on ‘The Late Late Show’
No, "Hide and Seek" isn't the name of a new Beck song. He actually played the game with James Corden.
Could Spotify Sell for $14 Billion or Is This a Joke?
As the ascension of streaming audio continues, the value of Spotify has risen as well.
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Says Latest Open Letter Is Not Aimed at Kanye West
Another open letter written by Shirley Manson has gone viral, but the Garbage frontwoman says it has been taken completely out of context.