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, June 30, 2010

Marquette yields vintage albums

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One of the earliest long-playing record albums to come from the Upper Peninsula was issued by Hoot Roberts on Choco Records. By STEVE SEYMOU...
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Callahan caps Rockin' the Bay

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Singer Deb Callahan closed the 2nd annual Rockin' the Bay Music Festival in Gladstone on Saturday with an attention-grabbing set of blue...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Top live LPs taped in Michigan

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Bob Seger recorded his legendary "Live Bullet" album at Cobo Hall in Detroit. By STEVE SEYMOUR Several of the greatest live rock ...
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Cars, oldies define St. Ignace

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Little Eva performed "The Loco-Motion" for fans attending the St. Ignace Car Show in 1995. By STEVE SEYMOUR Vintage cars and rock ...
Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Omo the Hobo cut 150 singles

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Well-known as Omo the Hobo, this Delta County native played under the name Smiley Joe Omohundro when this picture was taken in 1960. By STEV...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Early rock fests tested media

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The Grateful Dead headlined Wisconsin's first outdoor rock festival, held near Poynette in 1970. By STEVE SEYMOUR In the year after the ...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

U. P hosts dozen music festivals

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Philadelphia-based blues singer Deb Callahan will headline the Rockin' the Bay festival in Gladstone on June 19. By STEVE SEYMOUR At lea...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Elvis: here, there, everywhere

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Doug Church, above, performed as Elvis Presley during a show at Escanaba High School on May 7. By STEVE SEYMOUR An acclaimed Elvis Presley i...
Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Lord leads Mitch Ryder's band

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Former Escanaba resident Brian Lord is making an impact on the Detroit music scene. By STEVE SEYMOUR Escanaba native Brian Lord continues hi...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Benatar's vocals propel concert

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Vocalist Pat Benatar performed at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris last weekend, singing many of her hits from the 1980s. By STEVE SEY...
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