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
Inside a Bar Once Used By the Purple Gang for Rumrunning: Detroit, Michigan
During Prohibition, this old bar was used by the notorious Purple Gang in the 1920s for rumrunning. Take a look inside...
Michigan’s Quirky Prohibition Years: 1855-1933
Michigan got a head start on Prohibition back in 1855; even so, a lot of dough was made from bootlegging. Here's some info and photos...
A Gallery of Michigan’s Main Streets, Part V: 1900-1940s
Here's another vintage collection of 50 Michigan Main Streets...is your town featured in this one?
Photo Gallery of 50 More Old Michigan Grocers, 1900-1940s
A far cry from the current cop of "super"markets, these shops had a charm that hardly exists anymore. Take a look...
How Colon, Michigan Became “The Magic Capitol of the World”
Of all places to be the world's magic capitol, why Colon, Michigan? Find out how it happened...
Did You Know The General Foods Company Got Its Start in Michigan? Here’s How
World-famous General Foods began here in Michigan, thanks to one of our cereal companies. Here's some info along with vintage photos and products!
Abandoned Strict-Rule School For Delinquents: Muskegon, Michigan
An abandoned school for delinquents with a squatter, suspected drug use, dead pigeons, and strict student rules posted throughout. I'll bet this place was NO fun. Take a look...
The “Dead” Orchards Mall, Benton Harbor, Michigan: Taken Over By Seagulls
Not yet abandoned, even though it appears to be. Seagulls have taken over the roof, leaving their 'calling cards' all over the outside walls. Info & photos are here...
Michigan Tornadoes: Where They Occur The Most – and Where They Don’t
It happens every year, without fail. Here are some Michigan tornado facts and images of their destruction throughout our state...
Was Jack The Ripper A Former University of Michigan Student?
The 1880s-1890s crimes of 'Jack the Ripper' have been connected to this former University of Michigan student. Plausible or a long shot? Details are here...