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
Michigan’s Ice Wagons, Houses, and Harvesters: 1900-1930
Refrigerators didn't always have their own ice makers, ya know. 100 years ago, ice had to be delivered by wagon. Here are some photos along with brief info!
Vlasic Pickles: Based & Created in Michigan
Why was a stork used for the Vlasic Pickle mascot? You'll find out here...
Was This Michigan “Crystal Lake” the Intended Location for “Friday The 13th”?
Aside from that, someone actually chained and buried "Jason Voorhees" underwater in a Midwest lake. Take a look!
“No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service” – How Did This Originate?
Was this a legal sign? Depends who you ask. Info is inside...
An Abandoned Bicycle Racetrack, the Dorais Velodrome, in Detroit
Built in 1969, closed approximately 20 years later, now sitting abandoned. Have a look...
Lansing’s Theatre District: A Gallery of Photos & Memorabilia: 1870s-1920s
Here's a gallery of Lansing theater memories from the city's Historic Theatre District!
Lake Huron Campsite That Includes an 1865 Grave
It's an absolutely beautiful location with this one little quirk. Would you be able to sleep with a grave just a few feet away? Photos and location inside...
What Was The Fireball That Was Seen Over Michigan This Week?
Fireball over Michigan panics the news media more than the general public. What a shock.
Michigan’s Sugar Beet Boom, 1884-1913
In the late 1800s, sugar beet farming brought big bucks to Michigan farmers. Here's some info and vintage photos...
40+ Extinct Lansing Restaurants
Are all these Lansing eateries REALLY closed down? Take a look at the list...