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 ‘Test for Echo’ Helped Rush Bounce Back
Three-year gap since 'Counterparts' was the longest for the band up to that time.
How Fleetwood Mac Bulked Up, but Still Lost on ‘Future Games’
'Future Games' saw Bob Welch and Christine McVie join Fleetwood Mac.
When the Jefferson Airplane Took Off With an Overlooked Debut
The musical revolution ignited by the Beatles in the '60s exploded in many directions.
The Night the Ramones Played Their Last Show
It all came to an end at the Palace in Hollywood, after 2,263 shows.
When Tom Petty Reconvened the Heartbreakers for ‘She’s the One’
He was going through some non-musical problems, namely the end of his marriage.
How Stevie Nicks Built a Solo Juggernaut With ‘Bella Donna’
Fleetwood Mac needed a break from the road, and from each other. It was the perfect time explore individual paths.
Mick Jagger’s Wife and Girlfriends Through the Years
The Rolling Stones frontman has been romantically linked to many intelligent, accomplished and beautiful women over the years.
How Blue Oyster Cult Stormed Back With ‘Fire of Unknown Origin’
While some older acts floundered, they took advantage of the new decade and its new gimmick, MTV.
AC/DC’s Music Pollutes New Applebee’s Commercials in the Best Way Possible
The distinctive opening riff of AC/DC's 1980 classic "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" is featured in a new series of TV spots from the Applebee's restaurant chain.
How Blue Oyster Cult Finally Broke Out With ‘Agents of Fortune’
It involved answering the demand for "more cowbell."