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 25, 2009

Fogerty rocks Milwaukee crowd

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Veteran rocker John Fogerty made a pit stop in Milwaukee last week, playing material from Creedence Clearwater Revival, his solo career and ...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Niles, 45s boast Tommy James

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Rocker Tommy James formed the original Shondells and recorded the No. 1 hit "Hanky Panky" in the small lower peninsula community o...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

'Smiley' fans support show, CD

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Almudena Aguirre and Mike Riegel joined the Lark Brothers for a rendition of "Sweet Home Chicago" during a charity show at the Ter...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

U. P. labels met local demand

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Upper Peninsula-based independent record labels, including Princeton, Peninsula, Spoke, HerMi and Tevar, released 45 rpm singles during the ...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wagner expanded early success

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Michigan rock band The Frost cut three albums for Vanguard Records in 1969-1970. The group included clockwise from top, Dick Wagner, Bob Rig...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Woolies hit with Diddley classic

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The Woolies, hailing from East Lansing, struck a chord with their rendition of "Who Do You Love" in 1967 and served as Chuck Ber...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

? & Mysterians had rare No. 1

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Saginaw rock band ? (Question Mark) & the Mysterians took "96 Tears" to the top of the charts in 1966, no small feat for a gro...
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Kiss played Cadillac HS dance

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This collage depicts Kiss when the hard rock band visited Cadillac High School to play the homecoming dance in 1975. By STEVE SEYMOUR While ...
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Chown has fun with new CD

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Former Escanaba resident Kevin Chown plays bass in a new jazz-oriented band dubbed Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats. Pictured from left a...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Books add to audio experience

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Lillian Roxon By STEVE SEYMOUR Back in the day, one of my favorite books was the encyclopedia. Not Britannica or World Book, mind you, but ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Festival attracts blues acts, fans

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Harmonica player and vocalist Geneva Red entertained at the 6th annual Blues Fest in Marquette. By STEVE SEYMOUR There was a bit of deja vu ...
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