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
The Death of Bon Scott
AC/DC's frontman had been out drinking with friends, when the casual evening took a terrible turn.
The Day Sid Vicious Died
The Sex Pistols' infamous bassist was only 21 years old.
Jack White Is Opening a Third Man Records Pressing Plant and Record Store in Detroit
Looks like Jack White is expanding his already impressive vinyl record empire.
The History of the Ramones’ ‘Rocket to Russia’
The Ramones released 'Rocket to Russia' on Nov. 4, 1977.
The Day Led Zeppelin Made Their Live Debut
When the Yardbirds fell apart, Jimmy Page put together an all new version of the band.
Siouxsie Sioux Returns With Her First New Song in Eight Years for the ‘Hannibal’ Series Finale
'Hannibal' music supervisor Brian Reitzell coaxed the goth icon to contribute a new song to the series finale.
The Velvet Underground to Reissue 1970’s Classic ‘Loaded’ as Deluxe Box Set
The massive box set will be released to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the album.
‘Do You Think Courtney Killed Kurt’ Question Arises in Recent Billy Corgan Q + A Session
As part of the End Times tour, Billy Corgan is offering up a VIP Experience for die-hard fans, including a Q&A session.
More Details on New Kurt Cobain Album Revealed
As previously reported, an album of unreleased Kurt Cobain recordings is in the works, and more details have now emerged.
Courtney Love Joins Cast of New James Franco Film
James Franco is set to direct a new film, The Long Home, and some members of the cast have been announced, including Miss World herself, Courtney Love.
Lost MTV Footage Shows Kurt Cobain Playing With a Taser + Explaining the Dream Machine
The vaults of Kurt Cobain's life continue to yield interest clips of the iconic rock star.
Courtney Love Sued by Ghostwriter of Unpublished Memoir
Courtney Love is being sued for breach of contract by the man she hired to ghostwrite her memoir.