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 23, 2011

Avey Bros. on road to success

›
The Avey Brothers blues band traveled from Iowa to the Upper Peninsula on their journey to national fame. By STEVE SEYMOUR Pay attention to ...
1 comment:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Fab Four recreate Beatles show

›
By STEVE SEYMOUR Folks attending The Fab Four- The Ultimate Tribute show at the Island Resort and Casino last weekend may have been thinking...
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Del Shannon had fateful career

›
Michigan native Del Shannon had a No. 1 hit with his classic "Runaway." By STEVE SEYMOUR When Michigan native Del Shannon took to ...
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Did Zombies play in the U. P.?

›
British rock band The Zombies had a handful of hit singles in the United States in the 1960s. By STEVE SEYMOUR A store patron once told me h...
1 comment:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Infamy grows for 'Helter Skelter'

›
Paul McCartney won a Grammy award this year for his vocals on a live version of "Helter Skelter," originally recorded by the Beatl...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Cochran had U. P. pen pal

›
Rock star Eddie Cochran corresonded with a fan from the Upper Peninsula early in his career. By STEVE SEYMOUR Rock 'n' roll pioneer ...
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Blues shows aid local charities

›
Iowa's Avey Brothers will headline a Blues for a Cause charity show at the Terrace Bay Inn on March 12. By STEVE SEYMOUR A series of blu...
Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Led Zeppelin still resonates

›
The surviving members of Led Zeppelin have had a few reunion shows over the years, but a tour never materialized, much to the dismay of fan...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Robert Allen Jr. Band awes fans

›
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

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

Clapton scored with box set

›
Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" was a blockbuster when it hit store shelves in 1988 as one of the first compact disc box sets. By ...
‹
›
Home
View web version
Powered by Blogger.