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
How Warren Zevon Finally Broke Through With ‘Excitable Boy’
At that point, he'd been kicking around the music business since the mid-'60s.
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’ Used In Citi Visa Commercial
The Jimi Hendrix classic 'Purple Haze' is part of a new ad from Citi Visa. The commercial uses the upcoming Winter Olympics as a backdrop.
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’ Used In Citi Visa Commercial
The Jimi Hendrix classic 'Purple Haze' is part of a new ad from Citi Visa. The commercial uses the upcoming Winter Olympics as a backdrop.
Boston’s ‘More Than a Feeling’ Featured in Yogurt Commercial
Boston's classic 'More Than a Feeling' is being used in a new commercial for yogurt. The connection? Yoplait's latest flavor is Boston Cream Pie Lite. "At 90 calories, it is so good . . . when you want more than a feeling" touts the tagline as cartoon swirls of yogurt colorfully circle the screen.
John Fogerty, Steven Tyler and Jon Bon Jovi to Perform at Howard Stern Birthday Bash
Legendary radio personality Howard Stern recently turned 60, but he's not done celebrating yet. He's planning to mark his birthday with an all-star rock 'n' roll party on Jan. 31.
Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ Birthday
It's hard to believe that it's been 43 years since Black Sabbath unleashed the classic 'Paranoid' album on a largely unsuspecting public.
21 Years Ago: Bill Wyman Leaves The Rolling Stones
It's hard to believe, but it's been twenty-one years since Bill Wyman walked away from the Rolling Stones. The bassist had reached a point where he wanted to make a change. In a 2008 interview with the U.K. Telegraph he talked about that fateful decision and expressed his frustration with the Stones.
Caravan Drummer Richard Coughlan Dies
Richard Coughlan, the original drummer for the art-rock band Caravan, has died. The 66-year-old Coughlan had been in poor health for the past few years.
Eric Carmen Back With New Song For A ‘Brand New Year’
Eric Carmen has been silent on the recording front for some time now, but recently announced on his website a whole batch of good news for his fans including his first new recording in close to 15 years.
Hear Classic Rock’s $1,000,000 Christmas Song
Slade's seasonal classic 'Merry Xmas Everybody' has been a perennial favorite in England since its release in December of 1973. Believe it or not, after four decades, the song stands to make an estimated £800,000 in royalties this year. That's a little over $1.3 million in U.S. dollars!