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.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

CDs carry vintage U. P. tunes

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The Green Beans, who recorded in California in 1966, included two members from the Upper Peninsula. By STEVE SEYMOUR A number of vintage roc...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

U.P. acts recorded in Wisconsin

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U. P. band Lexington Project included, from left, Bill Morrison, Jim Heric, John Heric and Jim Lewis. They recorded a single at a Rhinelande...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Night Beats rocked U. P. fans

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The Night Beats rocked the Upper Peninsula in the early 1960s. Members included, from left, J. D. Renny, Dave Barton, Gary Myers and Joe Ark...
Thursday, May 08, 2008

Spoke label hailed from U. P.

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One of the records released on Manistique's Spoke label, "Nicotine Fit," was by a Chicago group called The Society. By STEVE S...
Thursday, May 01, 2008

Prophets of Doom aced debut

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The Prophets of Doom posed for this photograph at Ford River Cemetery. From left, Dave Watchorn, Jim Nelson, Jim Smith, Larry Olivares and M...
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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Record stores get their day

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It wasn't exactly at the top of the front page, but last Saturday (April 19) was National Record Store Day. You'd think such news wo...
Thursday, April 17, 2008

How to write a music column

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Have you ever wondered how to write a music column? For me, it takes some modern technology and the assistance of many peop...
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Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Tongue band favored U. P.

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Escanaba native Jim "Smiley" Lewis, right, was rhythm guitarist in The Tongue band in 1968. By STEVE SEYMOUR Although it was based...
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Thursday, April 03, 2008

Excels' Clark Sullivan kept recording

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Clark Sullivan By STEVE SEYMOUR Influential record producer Ollie McLaughlin saw promise in Upper Peninsula rock band the Excels and their l...
Thursday, March 27, 2008

Renaissance Fair aimed for top

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Upper Peninsula rock band Renaissance Fair issued three 45 rpm records in the 1960s, even contacting the Beatles' Apple...
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

U. P. garage bands flourished

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Although no 1960s era rock band from the Upper Peninsula had a national hit, it wasn't for lack of quality material. Fr...
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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Kinetics energized U. P. in '60s

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The Kinetics By STEVE SEYMOUR After years of gigging, the Houghton-based rock group The Kinetics were poised on the cusp of national exposur...
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