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, December 28, 2006

Dino, 3 Dog Night salute Soo

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Sault Ste. Marie, besides being one of North America's oldest cities, has been the inspiration for a pair of memorable, if unimaginative...
Thursday, December 21, 2006

2006's top CD's for grown-ups

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While kids are saturating your neighborhood with pop idol Justin Timberlake or some questionable rap CD, you should know a number of old fri...
Thursday, December 14, 2006

Huey Lewis, oldies rocked arena

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Since opening in 1974, Lakeview Arena in Marquette has hosted many notable rock concerts including a pair of shows in the mid-80s which were...
Thursday, December 07, 2006

Night Ranger's secret U.P. CD

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If you want to collect all of Night Ranger's compact discs, you'll have to search for a hard-to-find Japanese recording which actual...
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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Jazz duo's lost 'Escanaba Beat'

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The song is called "Escanaba Beat." You probably never heard of it, much less heard it. But, it's a standout track recorded by...
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Friday, November 24, 2006

Bob Seger's 'delicious dilemma'

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Bob Seger has a delicious dilemma. The veteran Michigan rocker has so many tasty hit songs that he can't perform them all in a two hour ...
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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Old records tell family stories

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My Dad brought me a box of old records the other day. I see vintage recordings often, but this collection was different; it was a group of L...
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Thursday, November 09, 2006

Dr. Demento spins camp songs

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Nationally recognized radio personality Dr. Demento knows his novelty songs and has actively promoted hunting tunes by Da Yoopers and Banana...
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Thursday, November 02, 2006

Island Casino's blues acts shine

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With major entertainment being offered twice a month in recent years, the Island Resort and Casino has often stressed country and oldies act...
Thursday, October 26, 2006

Friends pay tribute to 'Smiley'

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Some people called it a family get together. One likened it to a class reunion with all the people you like. Those observations were made by...
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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Happy Birthday, Chuck Berry!

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Rock music pioneer Chuck Berry marked his 80th birthday on Oct. 18, but music fans should be the ones celebrating. You see, Berry was the or...
Thursday, October 12, 2006

Coffey learned guitar in U.P.

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A musical trail from original country superstar Hank Williams Sr. to the greatest Motown hits of the sixties and seventies goes through the ...
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