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, August 26, 2009

Smash Mouth stirs fair crowd

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Singer Steve Harwell led rock group Smash Mouth through an energetic 90-minute set at the Upper Peninsula State Fair on Aug. 21. By STEVE SE...
Monday, August 17, 2009

Jazz connects U.P., New York

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Upper Peninsula native Lodi Carr and current resident Bill Carrothers both performed at New York City's Village Gate during the 1990s. T...
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Rare U. P. LP sells for $1,300

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"Snow Children," a vintage LP by the Houghton-based rock band the Kinetics, sold on eBay last week for $1,300. By STEVE SEYMOUR A ...
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Poster collecting offers rewards

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience were portrayed as cowboys for this poster included in their "Smash Hits" album. By STEVE SEYMOUR If y...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Canadians among rock's elite

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Toronto-born Neil Young is one of the greatest rock 'n' roll stars to emerge from Canada. By STEVE SEYMOUR Although some Americans m...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Dead rock stars get attention

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News media attention to music celebrities has grown over the years to the extensive coverage given to the death of Michael Jackson. By STEVE...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

'Lost' star sang in U. P. band

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Award-winning actor Terry O'Quinn (formerly Quinn) sang in a Newberry-based rock band called Hitchcock Circus. By STEVE SEYMOUR A rock b...
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

The blues take hold over time

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This statue on Beale Street in Memphis, depicts W. C. Handy, known as the father of the blues. By STEVE SEYMOUR Although I love the blues to...
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Local acts issue debut discs

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Veteran Delta County musician Larry Brown has just released his first compact disc, "It's Just Me." By STEVE SEYMOUR Debut com...
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

'Beatlemania' on horizon, again

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This is how their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show will be depicted in "The Beatles: Rock Band" music Video game which will be r...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Singles reveal Princeton story

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This photo of French Church was published in Kip Brown's 12 O'clock July fanzine in 1989. From left: Princeton Records owner Fred L....
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Anka brings 'Las Vegas' to U. P.

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Veteran singer-songwriter and Las Vegas entertainer Paul Anka brought his show to the Island Resort and Casino last weekend. By STEVE SEYMOU...
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