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 30, 2011

Bomp logged state's rock scene

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Greg Shaw published an early history of Michigan rock bands in his Bomp magazine. By STEVE SEYMOUR Michigan's early rock scene, which fl...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Avey Bros. on road to success

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

Fab Four recreate Beatles show

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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

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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.?

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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...
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Infamy grows for 'Helter Skelter'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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