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
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.
The Who Release Full Details, Track List for ‘Quadrophenia’ Concert DVD
The Who will release a video document of their most recent tour, 'Quadrophenia: Live in London.'
Crosby, Stills & Nash Announce More 2014 Tour Dates
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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 guita…
The 'Jamalot Ever After' tour will cover 53 dates in 47 cities, taking guita…
The Beach Boys vs. Capitol Records
There weren't as many good vibrations between Beach Boys and Capitol Records as the '60s drew to a close.
How Capitol Kept Carving Up the Beatles With Their ‘Second Album’
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Original Rolling Stones Manager: Hall of Fame ‘Hijacked the Name Rock ’n’ Roll’
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Joan Jett To Perform With Nirvana Members At Rock Hall Ceremony?
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Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Summer 2014 Tour
Last summer, two of classic rock's mainstays, Bad Company and Lynryd Skynyrd, teamed up for one of the season's most successful tours. So it makes sense that the duo are back for another round of dates.
Paul Stanley: Hall of Fame’s ‘A Farce,’ Criss and Frehley ‘Don’t Belong’ in Kiss
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