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 24, 2010

Bands Unlimited loomed large

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Escanaba booking agency Show Biz Talent, formerly Bands Unlimited, distributed this promotional photo of the Riot Squad about 1973. From lef...
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Scouting, music are intertwined

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Before Jim Morrison became a rock legend, he was a mischievious Cub Scout in San Diego. By STEVE SEYMOUR Seeing Jim Morrison's Cub Scout...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Rev. Raven throws blues bash

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Big Al Groth, left, and Rev. Raven commune with the audience during the annual Paw for the Blues show at the Terrace Bay Inn. By STEVE SEYMO...
Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Cheap Trick satisfies U. P. fans

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Cheap Trick vocalist Robin Zander and guitarist Rick Nielsen rock out during their show at the Island Resort and Casino on Oct. 29. By STEV...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Songs hail Green Bay Packers

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The Packers' "official music" CD opens with "G-Force" as heard at Lambeau Field. BY STEVE SEYMOUR The Green Bay Pack...
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

U. P. man's songs on 'Gunsmoke'

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Manistique resident Fred D. Heltman composed ragtime sheet music early in his career and had several of his songs used in the "Gunsmoke...
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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...
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