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, July 26, 2007

Goose Lake Festival reassessed

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By STEVE SEYMOUR It should be mentioned along with Monterey and Woodstock as one of the great outdoor rock festivals, but it isn't. In f...
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Thursday, July 19, 2007

DJ details 'Paul Is Dead' rumor

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by STEVE SEYM0UR "R. I. P. Paul!" So said the graffiti on the wall in the northeast stairwell on the campus of Bay de Noc Communit...
Thursday, July 12, 2007

Hip-Pocket discs failed to ignite

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Hip-Pocket records and player By STEVE SEYMOUR While compact discs have been the industry standard for decades, many people recall an earlie...
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Thursday, July 05, 2007

College shows echo from past

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Josh White Jr. By STEVE SEYMOUR As a student at Bay de Noc Community College, I attended a pair of concerts which would have a lifelong impa...
Thursday, June 28, 2007

Battle of bands proved popular

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By STEVE SEYMOUR There's nothing like a good battle of the bands. That conclusion was reached four decades ago by Escanaba promoter and ...
Saturday, June 16, 2007

Vintage U.P. rock 45s described

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The Kinetics By STEVE SEYMOUR Ever hear of the Kinetics or the Excels? How about Lexington Project or the Ravelles? If you didn't know, ...
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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Ink Spots show raises questions

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The Ink Spots By STEVE SEYMOUR I thought I knew the Ink Spots, especially after I saw them in concert during my senior year in high school. ...
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Thursday, June 07, 2007

Traveling Wilburys come back

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The Traveling Wilburys By STEVE SEYMOUR If you were longing for the return of the Traveling Wilburys, your wait is about to end. The recordi...
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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Peninsula label issued singles

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Peninsula Records promotional poster By STEVE SEYMOUR Escanaba's burgeoning rock scene in the 1960s resulted in a record label being fou...
Thursday, May 24, 2007

Trips featured top blues acts

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Buddy Guy By STEVE SEYMOUR Call them mini blues excursions, if you will. In recent years my wife Sue and I have made overnight trips to see ...
Thursday, May 17, 2007

Guitar heroines awe inspiring

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BLUES CARAVAN 2007 By STEVE SEYMOUR If you like chicks with guitars like I do, let me introduce you to Sue Foley, Deborah Coleman and Roxann...
Thursday, May 10, 2007

Sam the Sham details emerge

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1966 POSTER By Steve Seymour It was urban legend around Escanaba. Sam the Sham, the musician who wrote "Wooly Bully," Billboard...
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