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, May 25, 2006

Omo the Hobo remembered

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Making his living as a musician was more than a novelty for Omo the Hobo. A Delta County native, Omo was born Wellman W. Mohundro on Octobe...
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Thursday, May 18, 2006

Garage artifacts reveal secrets

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Cleaning out my garage a few weeks ago was like an archaeological dig. But, in organizing the garage for the first time in years, I discove...
Thursday, May 11, 2006

U. P. played role in MC5 tale

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John Sinclair, one time manager of the MC5, refined his rock 'n' roll vision in the Upper Peninsula, but not by choice. That he serv...
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Thursday, May 04, 2006

Ringo Starr saves the world

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You know Spiderman, the Fantastic Four, Hulk and the X-Men, characters created by Stan Lee. Now meet Lee's latest superhero: Ringo Star...
Thursday, April 27, 2006

Mystery 45 'Escanaba' surfaces

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Just call it the great Escanaba record mystery. The case involves a rarely seen 45 rpm single with a 1978 copyright. The seven inch disc is...
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Thursday, April 20, 2006

'Ski saga adds new chapter

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They've got a new name, a new member and a new compact disc. They're 'Ski. That's the truncated moniker for the musical Mor...
Thursday, April 13, 2006

'True Blue Bill' entertains

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Call him "True Blue Bill" Charlebois. Bill's an Escanaba gentleman with considerable experience in the field of music. He lear...
Thursday, April 06, 2006

When songs recall memories

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To say music can be the soundtrack to your life is a bit of a cliche, but it's true nonetheless. Hearing certain songs can bring back m...
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Thursday, March 30, 2006

Radio denies divas their due

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Based on airplay reports, the top blues album last year was Marcia Ball's "Live! Down the Road," released on Alligator Records...
Thursday, March 23, 2006

Collecting rock memorabilia

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Question: What's the first step in building an enviable rock 'n' roll memorabilia collection? Answer: Start collecting a long t...
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Thursday, March 16, 2006

Rock 'n' roll queries answered

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Dear Rock 'n' Roll Answer Man, We want to make sure we have the right opinions about music. So, here are ten rock 'n' roll ...
Thursday, March 09, 2006

Backstage with Eric Burdon

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We had traveled to Oshkosh to see rock icon Eric Burdon, lead vocalist on the Animals' number one hit, "House of the Rising Sun,...
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