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, April 29, 2009

Rhythm Rockers hit right note

›
This promotional photo of the Rhythm Rockers was taken at DeMott's Photo Studio in Hancock. Clockwise from top are Dick Patana, Mike Kad...
17 comments:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Club A-Go-Go was hub, briefly

›
A short-lived teen recreation center, Escanaba's Club A-Go-Go hosted an appearance by Sam the Sham and the Paraoahs in 1966. By STEVE SE...
1 comment:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Walrus won fans, waxed vinyl

›
Walrus relaxed on a couch for this 1969 photo. From left are founding members Don Kuhli, Kim French, Bill Etten and Mike McKelvy. By STEVE S...
11 comments:
Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Inmates recorded song in U. P.

›
The Marquette Prison Band recorded a 45 rpm single, "The Lifer," behind bars in 1962. The inmate musicians included, first row fro...
4 comments:
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Thorogood throws 'Rock Party'

›
George Thorogood entertained fans during a shindig at the Island Resort and Casino last weekend. [Photo by Wendy Pepin] By STEVE SEYMOUR Geo...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Midwest rockers ventured here

›
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

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

Wisconsin bands impacted U. P.

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

Radio surveys defined Top 40

›
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

›
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

›
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...
1 comment:
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Guitar Mass drew young crowd

›
St. Thomas Church in Escanaba hosted popular guitar Masses, beginning in the late 1960s. By STEVE SEYMOUR For a brief time beginning in the ...
‹
›
Home
View web version
Powered by Blogger.