Rock n Roll Graffiti

Rock n Roll Graffiti is an occasional column spotlighting engaging music personalities. The column stresses not only rock 'n' roll, but blues, jazz, country and folk. Stories feature a nostalgic look at Michigan's stars, local musicians and beloved rock legends, all from a personal, Upper Peninsula perspective. Music memories are recalled with an entertaining presentation of facts, a dash of opinion, and a bit of humor, all meant to bring a smile or nod of acknowledgment from the reader.

Thursday, August 25, 2005

'Smiley' lived like his blues hero

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For Jim "Smiley" Lewis the blues were epitomized by Howlin' Wolf. The Wolf was Smiley's hero. You could hear it in Smiley...
Thursday, August 18, 2005

For a blues mecca, try Marquette

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Marquette will serve as a mecca for the blues over the Labor Day weekend. That's when the 2nd annual Marquette Area Blues Fest will fea...
Thursday, August 11, 2005

Sounds get heavy at Fair show

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Hey, kids get ready to rock. A triumvirate of hot up-and-coming bands-- sure to please teens and 20s-- will perform at the Upper Peninsula ...
Thursday, August 04, 2005

Nugent's song says it all

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His opus about hunting-- "Fred Bear"-- says all you need to know about Ted Nugent. The nearly eight-minute tune encapsulates Nugen...
Thursday, July 28, 2005

Woodtick expands with Dirt Band

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Growing, each year, the 12th annual Woodtick Music Festival next week will feature a national act as well as dozens of local and regional pe...
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