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
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.
Billy Idol To Release Memoir, ‘Dancing With Myself’
Billy Idol will release his autobiography, 'Dancing with Myself,' on Oct. 7.
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.
Eddie Money Wants to Punch Kenny Loggins
It seems that singer Eddie Money not only has two tickets to paradise, but two fists ready to aim at Mr. Footloose himself, Kenny Loggins.
Motorhead, Megadeth And Anthrax Announced for ‘Motorboat’ Cruise
Despite his recent health issues, Lemmy is gearing up to rock and roll on the high seas -- all aboard the SS Motorhead!!
Stooges Guitarist James Williamson Digs Up Old Songs For New Album
The life, death and rebirth of the Stooges stands as one of the more unlikely tales in rock and roll. Since reforming in 2003, the band have made two albums and toured regularly. When head Stooge Iggy Pop designated 2014 as time out for the band, guitarist James Williamson has decided to keep active during the downtime.
Iggy Pop Set To Host BBC Radio Show
The legendary Iggy Pop is stepping behind a microphone of a different sort as he will host a music show on the BBC. Beginning March 9, Iggy can be heard Sundays from 4 to 6pm (UK time) on BBC 6. He is taking over the time slot previously hosted by Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker.
Freddie ‘Fingers’ Lee Dead At Age 76
British rock and roller Freddie 'Fingers' Lee passed away on Monday, Jan. 13. He was 76 years old. Lee suffered two strokes within the past decade and had recently contracted pneumonia.
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.