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
Bob Dylan Planning New Album For 2015
The rock and roll legend has an album of brand new material ready to roll out in 2015.
Dave Grohl Already Thinking About the Follow-Up to ‘Sonic Highways’
Though the Foo Fighters have yet to release 'Sonic Highways,' their eight studio album, leader Dave Grohl is already looking ahead to album No. 9.
The Black Keys Talk Touring In New Video
"I used to just daydream about what it would be like to be on tour, to be in a band," says Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney in a new video.
Art Alexakis Announces New Everclear Album and Solo Tour
Everclear have just announced the release of a new album, 'Black Is the New Black,' set for 2015.
Saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft of ‘Baker Street’ Fame Dies
You might not know his name, or his face, but you certainly know his sax playing. Raphael Ravenscroft has died following a heart attack at age 60.
Weezer Turn to Fans for Career Advice Via Facebook Survey
Weezer have decided to go directly to their fans for some advice on their next move, asking them to help choose the band's next single.
Pearl Jam Bring Down the House With Help From Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen
Last night (Oct. 20) at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Pearl Jam put on one of their signature marathon shows, clocking in at over three hours.
Foo Fighters Announce Special ‘Sonic Highways’ Concert In Chicago
'Sonic Highways,' the highly anticipated new HBO series put in motion by the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, is set to premiere this Friday, Oct. 17, and to celebrate, the band is giving fans in Chicago a very special concert.
Live’s Ed Kowalczyk Announces ‘Throwing Copper Unplugged – 20th Anniversary Tour’
Back in 1994, it was hard to escape the sounds of Live and their 'Throwing Copper' album.
Foo Fighters Plan Weeklong Residency On ‘Letterman’ With Special Guests
Next week on 'The Late Show With David Letterman,' the Foo Fighters will hold court as musical guests for the entire week.
Swedish Scientists Compete to Slip In Bob Dylan Lyrics Into Research Articles
Ain't it just like Swedish scientists to play tricks when they're trying to be so scientific?
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, Philip Selway Prepare New Music
Because it looks like it's going to be a while before we get a new Radiohead album -- they haven't even walked into a studio yet -- we guess this is the closest we're going to get to new music from them for the time being.