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, March 25, 2009

Midwest rockers ventured here

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Unbelievable Uglies By STEVE SEYMOUR Enterprising mid-western rock bands toured the region in the second half of the 1960s hoping to expand ...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

'Big Dog' delivers original gems

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Michael "Big Dog" Murphy presented his original blues compositions during a show in Escanaba last week. By STEVE SEYMOUR Michael ...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Wisconsin bands impacted U. P.

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The Robbs were successful recording artists in the mid-west, including the Upper Peninsula, but never enjoyed a nationally-ranked hit single...
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Radio surveys defined Top 40

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Radio surveys, like this one from WJIM in Lansing, were an important component in the Top 40 format. By STEVE SEYMOUR Radio surveys, which r...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Notable Sly Stone show recalled

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Sly and the Family Stone performed at Woodstock and were a top concert draw. By STEVE SEYMOUR Just before my cousin Paul Marenger's band...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

CCR songs transcend band rift

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John Tristao, Stu Cook and Steve Gunner By STEVE SEYMOUR A band known by fans as Creedence was one of my favorites as a young person. The n...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Guitar Mass drew young crowd

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St. Thomas Church in Escanaba hosted popular guitar Masses, beginning in the late 1960s. By STEVE SEYMOUR For a brief time beginning in the ...
Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Tales spring from rock star attire

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By STEVE SEYMOUR My wife Sue and I can't say that rock star Don McLean didn't do everything he could to please us as fans. After all...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Cars, engines inspire recordings

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The Beach Boys recorded more than a dozen songs about cars, including "Fun, Fun, Fun," "409" and "Shut Down." ...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Band names reveal telling legacy

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Marquette native Rick Leppanen was 17 when he played in the uniquely named rock band Self Winding Grapefruit. By STEVE SEYMOUR What's in...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Orbison's fair stop came at apex

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Escanaba resident Jim Bruce, left, had his picture taken with Roy Orbison when the legendary rock star performed at the Upper Peninsula Stat...
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009

AM radio aired addicting content

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Before moving to downtown Escanaba, radio station WDBC was broadcast from this building on Sand Point which now houses the Delta County Hist...
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