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, February 22, 2007

Kracker gig special to Chown

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Ex-Escanaban Kevin Chown's music career has taken him around the world, but it wasn't until 2003 that he got a prop...
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Lomax saved U.P. music's past

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Many people are surprised to learn the Upper Peninsula has a musical heritage as unique and sought-after as the culturally ...
Thursday, February 08, 2007

Woerpel in Blackfoot reunion

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By STEVE SEYMOUR It was a performance which reunited one of southern rock's greatest stars with a guitar virtuoso who happened to be a f...
Thursday, February 01, 2007

First local rock show recalled

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By STEVE SEYMOUR In 1970, Escanaba music promoter Gene Smiltneck had an idea. While his Bands Unlimited had successfully booked dances for y...
Thursday, January 25, 2007

Glenn Close recorded in U. P.

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By STEVE SEYMOUR You may remember Glenn Close for her Academy Award-nominated performance as Alex Forrest in 1987's "Basic Instinct...
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Thursday, January 18, 2007

Tech's jazz LP reverberates

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By STEVE SEYMOUR A jazz album recorded at Michigan Technological University in Houghton continues to echo persistently, although it was laid...
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Thursday, January 11, 2007

Garcia's Alpine show bittersweet

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Finding two old San Francisco newspapers in a trunk recently reminded me of the sorrowful day in 1995 we learned of the death of Jerry Garci...
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Thursday, January 04, 2007

Transistor radio's impact lasts

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It was just a tiny portable music delivery system, but what an impact it had. This electronic device could fit in the palm of your hand and...
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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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