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
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The elements of the song are dismantled, making Kurt Cobain's voice stark and singular, and that only adds to the tension.
How Cheap Trick Took on the ’80s With ‘One on One’
This band was at a crossroads as the decade began.
Why Alice Cooper Broke Character With ‘Lace and Whiskey’
After a pair of solo albums, this album marked a course change.
How Raspberries Crafted a Power Pop Gem on Their First Album
From the opening crash of "Go All the Way," they made their mark as genuine contenders.
The Darkness Announce New Album Due in Fall 2017
The Darkness revealed that they have a new record that is expected to arrive in September.
30 Years Ago: Butthole Surfers Assault the Senses With ‘Locust Abortion Technician’
Butthole Surfers' third album saw them move up the ranks of the indie rock pantheon.