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, November 26, 2008

Ace girl band made U. P. stops

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Guitarist- extraordinaire Char Vinnedge, left, brought her all-girl rock 'n' roll combo, the Tremolons, to Escanaba in April and aga...
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

DJ tapped top bands for U. P.

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Iron Mountain native Joe Giannunzio worked as a disc jockey, rock band vocalist and promoter of concerts in the eastern Upper Peninsula. By ...
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Cain's bands waxed prized 45s

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Gerry Cain at 2008 Woodtick Festival By STEVE SEYMOUR Menominee, Michigan's Gerry Cain recorded 45s with two different bands which are h...
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

U. P. native recalls 'Goose Lake'

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Iron Mountain native Joe Giannunzio, using the professional name Gary Mitchell, attended the Goose Lake International Pop Festival in 1970 w...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Performing sparks Danny Adler

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Veteran rock, blues and jazz musician Danny Adler performed an eclectic range of songs on the piano and guitar during a recent show at Escan...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Merle Haggard show sets mark

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Country superstar Merle Haggard performed "Mama Tried," "Okie From Muskogee," and other hits during two shows at the Isl...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

'Famed autographs' draw interest

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Rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry sang about an autograph collector in "Sweet Little Sixteen" and added a drawing of himse...
Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Ex-teen idols keep fans happy

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Ex-teen idols Lou Christie, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell, left to right, entertained at the Island Resort & Casino during the first w...
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Chicago-style blues travel north

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Jimmy Johnson brought his Chicago-style blues to the Upper Peninsula in 1990. By STEVE SEYMOUR When guitarist and singer Jimmy Johnson left ...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Why some guitars remain silent

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Manufactured by Gretsch, each Traveling Wilburys guitar featured a unique design. By STEVE SEYMOUR I can't play a musical instrument, bu...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

'Bootlegs' attracted collectors

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Bootleg records, popular in the 1970s, featured such acts at The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and The Beatles. By STEVE SEYMOUR Unofficial reco...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Blues stars thrill U. P. crowd

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Erin Jaimes By STEVE SEYMOUR Blues superstars Tab Benoit and Watermelon Slim headlined the 5th annual Marquette Area Blues Fest over the Lab...
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