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
The Michigan Shipwreck That Appears and Disappears Every Few Decades
The skeleton of this ship appears every few decades, then disappears under the sand after a few days. Here's its story...
Remembering the Lansing Civic Center: 1955-1999
Some of the area's BEST concerts were held right here. Now all that's left is.....well, nothing but a whole different building. Here's a look at some Civic Center memories...
A Look Back At Old Michigan Jewelers: 1900-1940s
Kids were fascinated by the sparkle, adults were appalled at the prices. Here's a look back at some old Michigan jewelers from over 100 years ago!
The Empty Halls of the Lansing Mall
The crowds have diminished, but the Lansing Mall is still open. Have a look inside...
Five Ghost Ships That Still Haunt the Great Lakes
Of over 6,000 Great Lakes shipwrecks, these five ships are said to haunt the lakes forever, searching for a safe port. Read details and see photos of the actual ships...
What Lies Under Higgins Lake, Lake Michigan, and the St. Joseph River?
See an underwater sinkhole, sunken boats, and assorted junk at the bottoms of these Michigan waters!
Inside An Old U.P. Copper Mine: Ontonagon County, Michigan
Go deep - and I mean DEEP - inside this old 1850 U.P. copper mine. Have a look...
Highland Park: Michigan’s Highest Crime-Rated Town?
Here are some "expert" statistics on why it's believed Highland Park is Michigan's highest crime town...
Michigan’s Butchers & Meat Markets, 1900-1920s
Take a look at some of Michigan's early-1900s butchers and meat markets and compare to what we have today...
Pine Knob Gets Its Old Name Back (and the Very First Concert, 1972)
Recognize this lad? He was Pine Knob's very first concert performer. Check out some Pine Knob info and memorabilia here...