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, October 13, 2010

Fendermen's hit touched U. P.

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Phil Humphrey, center, and Jim Sundquist, right, added drummer Johnny Hauer to the Fendermen when they performed with Johnny Horton in Sault...
Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Heikki Lunta 45 launched legend

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The record label for "Heikki Lunta's Snow Dance Song" revealed few facts,perhaps adding to the snow god legend which began in ...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Galaxies 'courted national fame'

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The Galaxies captured their rock 'n' roll style in this photograph which depicts, from left, Greg Winn, Andy Abraham, Bernie Michell...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

'Festival Express' recreates era

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By STEVE SEYMOUR You may have heard of "Festival Express." The name refers to a train tour across Canada by the Grateful Dead, Jan...
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

7th Blues Fest hits high note

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San-Diego-based blues singer Candye Kane performed at the Marquette Area Blues Fest on Sept. 5. By STEVE SEYMOUR Four nationally-known artis...
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Lupkin show is lesson in blues

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Veteran harp player Bill Lupkin gave fans a lesson in the blues during a concert at the Terrace Bay Inn on Aug. 27. By STEVE SEYMOUR If you ...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Everclear stop pleases local fans

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Everclear frontman Art Alexakis acknowledges the crowd during the group's concert at the Upper Peninsula State Fair. (Photo by Bud Lemir...
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Blues magazines complement genre

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Singer Maria Muldaur was the subject of a cover story in "Blues Revue" magazine in 2000. By STEVE SEYMOUR Listening to the blues ...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Discs resurface on Apple label

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Apple Records promoted James Taylor's debut album with this billboard advertisement. By STEVE SEYMOUR Back in the late 1960s, an excitin...
Wednesday, August 04, 2010

U. P. music thrived in Depression

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The WPA Stringed Band of Flat Rock performed in Delta County during the Great Depression of the 1930s. By STEVE SEYMOUR While the Upper Peni...
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