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 31, 2010

How 'Smiley' got his nickname

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Jim "Smiley" Lewis, left, got his nickname when he was in the popular local band Home Sweet. Other members of the early 1970's...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Songs recall Fitzgerald tragedy

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Gordon Lightfoot's "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" still evokes strong emotions in people who remember when the ore carrier s...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Fame eluded rock band Up

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Rock band the Up issued their first 45 rpm single, "Just Like an Aborigine," in 1970. Although they shared the stage with the MC5,...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Jones still integral to Foreigner

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Guitarist Mick Jones, 65, showed his chops during a Foreigner show at the Island Resort and Casino. By STEVE SEYMOUR Foreigner charged throu...
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Hammond charms blues crowd

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Veteran bluesman John Hammond entertained fans at the Terrace Bay Inn on Feb. 25 during an event sponsored by Blues for a Cause to benefit t...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Beatles books crowd shelves

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With 1,400 books published about the Beatles since their 1960's heyday, W. Fraser Sandercombe has released "Beatle Books," whi...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Grooves reveal 45 pressing facts

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Competing record pressing plants in Cincinnati, Ohio used machines like this one to manufacture 45 rpm singles for four Delta County acts du...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Geraci paired bands, top hits

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Singer Sonny Geraci had a smash with the Outsiders, pictured here, and another big hit as vocalist for the rock band Climax. The Outsiders i...
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Blues roots nurture Joe Moss

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Chicago bluesman Joe Moss brought his band to the Terrace Bay Inn on Jan. 30 for a concert organized by "Blues For a Cause." By ST...
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Felder recreates Eagles' hits

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Don Felder,left, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, brought "An Evening at the Hotel California" to the Island Resort and Casin...
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