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.

Friday, November 25, 2005

Michigan's greatest music stars

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Who are Michigan's greatest music stars? Actually, there might be more to choose from than you think. Of course, Detroit was home to fa...
Thursday, November 17, 2005

Waiting for Pink Floyd memories

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Nobody can accuse the legendary Pink Floyd and ex-bandmate (think: leader) Roger Waters of haste. Both have prominently resurfaced as rock ...
Thursday, November 10, 2005

Ten memorable live discs

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What are rock's greatest live recordings? That probably depends on your criteria, but certainly performance, song selection and sound q...
Thursday, November 03, 2005

Redefining 'old' in rock 'n' roll

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Can you still rock 'n' roll at 40? How about 50? Can musicians who qualify for the senior citizen discount still fill arenas and pu...
Thursday, October 27, 2005

McCartney plays decades of hits

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Paul McCartney opened his Oct. 23 Milwaukee "US" concert with "Magical Mystery Tour," the title song to a long-ago Beat...
Thursday, October 20, 2005

Chasing 45's down Ludington St.

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In an era before chain stores dominated the marketplace, independent merchants were no less savvy in bringing pop culture to the masses. In...
Thursday, October 13, 2005

My journey with John Fogerty

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A song can take you on a journey, literally and figuratively. Take "Green River" for example. This swampy classic from Creedence ...
Thursday, October 06, 2005

Lennon's legacy remains relevant

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Apple Records is taking the occasion of John Lennon's 65th birthday Oct. 9 to promote new product from the late iconic musician and pol...
Thursday, September 29, 2005

When AM radio ruled airwaves

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Like Wolfman Jack in the movie "American Graffiti," the deejay and AM radio loomed tall on the horizon in the Sixties. Top 40 rul...
Thursday, September 22, 2005

Katrina mires New Orleans' music

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Katrina left New Orleans a battered music capital. The massive hurricane took some music treasures and spared others. It also decimated the...
Thursday, September 15, 2005

Da Yoopers reign in U.P.

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Who reigns atop the music world in the U. P.? Puff out your chests, that would be Da Yoopers, of course. They have had a prolific recording...
Thursday, September 08, 2005

Why people love their old records

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More music is available in more formats than ever before thanks to modern technology. You've got i-pods, MP3 files, satellite radio, mu...
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