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, January 26, 2011

Robert Allen Jr. Band awes fans

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Guitarist Robert Allen Jr. strolls through the crowd during a Jan. 22 concert at the Terrace Bay Inn sponsored by Blues for a Cause. By STE...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Newscaster taped patriotic hit

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Grand Rapids newscaster Victor Lundberg registered a Top Ten hit with his recording of "An Open Letter to My Teenage Son" in 1967...
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Clapton scored with box set

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Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" was a blockbuster when it hit store shelves in 1988 as one of the first compact disc box sets. By ...
Wednesday, January 05, 2011

U. P. tragedy sparked Guthrie

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Folk singer Woody Guthrie memorialized Calumet's Italian Hall disaster in his song "1913 Massacre." By STEVE SEYMOUR Folk sin...
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

U. P. garage bands recognized

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The Excels from Marquette are among 12 vintage Upper Peninsula bands included in the newly-published book "Fuzz, Acid and Flowers Revis...
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Mystery cloaks Archies show

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Bay City-based booking agency Delta Promotions represented this group of unknown musicians posing as the "Archies." By STEVE SEYM...
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

U. P. video propels Kid Rock

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Pop star Kid Rock, pictured here in a screen capture, showed his Michigan pride by filming part of his "Born Free" video at Pictur...
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Beatles issued holiday records

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"The Beatles' Christmas Album" was sent to members of the official Fan Club and not sold in stores. By STEVE SEYMOUR Thinking...
Wednesday, December 01, 2010

List of 'Escanaba' songs grows

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The new CD by English act Jimmy Lee and the Edge of Chaos Orchestra contains a song titled "Escanaba." By STEVE SEYMOUR Place nam...
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...
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