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
King Crimson Announce 2014 Tour Dates
Robert Fripp has announced that a new configuration for King Crimson will tour America this fall.
Doc Neeson of the Angels Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
Doc Neeson, who fronted the great Aussie hard rockers the Angels from 1974 though the end of the '90, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Fleetwood Mac Might Have Double Album On Their Hands
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie discuss the new tracks that Fleetwood Mac have recently recorded.
Larry Ramos of the Association Dies at Age 72
Larry Ramos, guitarist and vocalist with the Association, has died at age 72.
Uriah Heep Return With New Album, ‘Outsider’
Uriah Heep's 24th album, 'Outside,' will be released in June.
Ace Frehley’s Pre-Kiss Demos Unearthed
A demo acetate from the band Molimo -- featuring guitarist Ace Frehley, who would later join Kiss -- was recently discovered.
Guns N’ Roses Welcomes Gatorade to the Jungle
The Guns N' Roses classic 'Welcome To The Jungle' is now part of a new ad campaign for Gatorade.
Crosby, Stills & Nash Announce More 2014 Tour Dates
The ageless harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash will be hitting the road from July through early October.
Steely Dan Announce ‘Jamalot Ever After’ 2014 Tour
For a band who disliked touring in the old days, Steely Dan have certainly embraced since their mid-'90s reunion. The band recently announced a couple of upcoming dates, but have now put forth information on the entire tour.
The 'Jamalot Ever After' tour will cover 53 dates in 47 cities, taking guitarist Walter Becker, vocalist/keyboardist Donald Fagen and band across the states and up into Canada
Joan Jett To Perform With Nirvana Members At Rock Hall Ceremony?
The surviving Nirvana members have hinted that Joan Jett may be joining them for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Performance.