I have spent 55 years as an entertainer: Rock musician/singer, TV host, author, columnist, actor, producer, emcee and radio broadcaster. The 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, is my cousin. Favorite actors/actresses include: Clint Eastwood, Dustin Hoffman, Johnny Depp, Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss. As for favorite television shows, nowadays everything on TV stinks (unless it's a historic documentary). Favorite music of all-time includes surf, psychedelia, garage bands, Motown and just plain ol’ good time Rock & Roll. I have eight books out: "Johnny's Jukebox Word Search: The 60s", “Johnny’s Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Q&A", "Johnny's Jukebox Trivia”, "Paranormal Michigan", "Paranormal Michigan 2", "Steve The Cat", "Monster Memes #1" and "Monster Memes #2". Make sure you check out my "Haunted Michigan" page, too!
John Robinson
Peter “One Eye Pete” Nelson, 1841-1904: Greenville, Michigan
Just a blip on the Michigan radar? Any reason to remember this man? For the curious who encounter his grave, here may be some answers...
More Hidden, Abandoned Structures of Edsel Ford’s Retreat: Oakland County, Michigan
Back in the woods are more things, sitting deserted and rotting: swimming pool, cabins, tennis courts, etc. Have a look!
The Top Five Most Expensive Detroit Tiger Baseball Cards
Finding the most expensive baseball cards in an old paper sack proved quite profitable for a family...and they were all of this famous Detroit Tiger. Read how much they sold for!
Like Dracula’s Castle – the Abandoned St. Agnes Church: Detroit, Michigan
It's crumbled and deteriorating throughout, but like Dracula's castle, it still manages to look like a "well-kept" mess. Take a look inside this historic Detroit church!
Mt. Dew Ice Cream Cones Available This Week ONLY (June 5-11) in Redford, Michigan
It only comes around once a year, and if you wait past June 11, you won't be able to get these cones unless you make 'em yourself! Check out the location here...
The Defunct Tony’s Amusement Park, 1950s-1980s: Bay City, Michigan
This now-defunct amusement park was the favorite go-to fun place of a pre-teen Madonna. Here's a little info and a few photos...
The Childhood Home of Casey Kasem: Detroit, Michigan
Included here are photos of a teenage Casey taken from a high school yearbook, along with the location of his childhood home!
The Only Operating Drive-In Theater in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula used to have ten drive-in theaters...now there's only one. And this is it! Here are details and location...
The Very First Women’s Club in Michigan: 1852
Over the years this association has been a blueprint for other women's clubs and organizations throughout the country. Here are details and a few old photos!
Making Moonshine Is legal In Five States: Is Michigan One of Them?
We can make our own wine and beer...but what about moonshine? Here's some info along with some great old photos of moonshiners!