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, April 26, 2007

Nomads, Beat Inc. rocked first

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The Nomads By STEVE SEYMOUR In the early 1960s, when country combos dominated the local scene and before the Beatles-led British Invasion sp...
Thursday, April 19, 2007

This Army rocked and rolled

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MITCH RYDER By STEVE SEYMOUR Question: What do you do when you're a rock 'n' roll star whose last hit was in the sixties? Answer...
Thursday, April 12, 2007

Deep Purple's 'Smoke' lingers

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DEEP PURPLE By STEVE SEYMOUR You may have seen the Dodge Avenger television commercial, which like a lot of others, utilizes a classic baby...
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Thursday, April 05, 2007

U.P. accordionists acclaimed

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By STEVE SEYMOUR The Upper Peninsula has produced a pair of accordion masters who both enjoyed extensive recording careers. Art Van Damme, b...
Thursday, March 29, 2007

Blues Brothers' impact noted

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THE BLUES BROTHERS By STEVE SEYMOUR When the Blues Brothers appeared on Saturday Night Live for the first time on April 22, 1978, it was a p...
Thursday, March 22, 2007

Alan Parsons taps U.P. singer

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Houghton native P. J. Olsson, who began playing music at age 6, has landed a pretty decent rock 'n' roll gig. He...
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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Steppenwolf ends at full throttle

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Sometimes the best comes to those who wait. For me hearing a rock anthem on the radio and meeting the man who sang it took ...
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Thursday, March 08, 2007

Wayfarers' trip lasts decades

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THE WAYFARERS By STEVE SEYMOUR Hollywood couldn't have scripted it better. Three music students hear about an opening for a house band, ...
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Thursday, March 01, 2007

Teen dances featured top bands

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RIOT SQUAD AT TEAMSTERS HALL 1973 By STEVE SEYMOUR For a decade beginning in 1966 local teenagers could see top name live bands for what amo...
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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...
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