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
Deftones Promise New Album Will Be ‘Outside the Box’
The Deftones are hard at work on their first album in three years and if lead singer Chino Moreno has his way, the album will cut a new path for the band.
The Childhood Home of Kurt Cobain Is for Sale for $400,000
Let's cut right to the chase: The childhood home of Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain is up for sale by Aberdeen Realty, and the asking price is $400,000.
Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Announces Solo Album, ‘To the Stars’
After being ousted and possibly-maybe-definitely leaving Blink 182 earlier this year, guitarist Tom DeLonge has been keeping busy.
A Handful of White Stripes 7″ Singles Are Getting Repressed
Four White Stripes vinyl singles are getting a very special re-release tomorrow (March 3).
Hear What You’re Not Hearing When Music Is Compressed
The convenience of the MP3 format has made many things easier -- sharing songs, taking the music with you without lugging around boxes of CDs or tapes.
Watch an Animated Clip of a Long-Lost Interview With Lou Reed
The fine folks at PBS' Blank on Blank have unearthed another vintage audio interview, this time featuring the late, great Lou Reed.
Tom DeLonge Says He’s Had His Phone Tapped, Been in Contact With Aliens + More
In the ongoing discussion about what happened between Tom DeLonge and Blink-182, it's come to light that he might be pursuing other non-musical paths.
Noel Gallagher Says Music Of Today Is ‘Bland’ and ‘Doesn’t Reflect the Times’
Never one to mince words, the one time Oasis legend, Noel Gallagher recently shared his thoughts on the current state of pop music.
Royal Blood Post Four B-Sides to YouTube, Get Thumbs Up From Jimmy Page
Royal Blood have shared four "new" tracks on their YouTube channel.
Prince Premieres Rocking New Video for ‘Marz’ With 3rdEyeGirl
The bottom line here is simple: Prince rocks it!
Marilyn Manson Says He Coined the Term ‘Grunge’
Marilyn Manson is a prolific guy.
Acetate of Elvis Presley’s First Recording Sells for $300,000 at 80th Birthday Auction
How much would you pay for the first-ever recording made by Elvis Presley?