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
Clem Sohn, Michigan’s “Bat Man”, 1910-1937
Known as "Bat Man" (and 'Bird Man'), Clem Sohn's career was tragically cut short in 1937. Details are here...
Dog Sledding In Michigan, 1886-1953
Existing for centuries, dog sledding is still around. Here are vintage photos of Michigan dog sledders going back to the 1880s!
Michigan Towns Covered in Snow: 1900-1950s
As our yearly winter snowfalls keep diminishing in number, here's a look back at over 60 Michigan towns buried in snow, going back over 100 years!
Dancing in Michigan, 1900-1940s
Remember those after-game dances in high school? Did you dance or just sit in the bleachers? Here are some photos of Michigan dancing going back over 100 years!
A Gallery of Michigan Ghost Towns, 1870-1930
The great thing about Michigan Ghost Towns is - wherever you are in the state, there's always one nearby. Take a look at this gallery!
Scary Santas, Creepy Clauses, and Kids
Santa Claus is great but some of his impersonators are too scary...even for adults! Here are some Scary Santas and photos with kids, going back over 100 years!
Old-Fashioned Michigan Christmases, 1890-1940
Nothing can beat an old-fashioned Michigan Christmas. Think we'll ever have those again? Take a look at past Michigan Christmases from 1890 to the 1940s!
The Michigan Childhood Home of Bill Haley, “The Father of Rock ‘n Roll”
In 1955, Bill Haley brought Rock 'n Roll into the mainstream with "Rock Around The Clock," a #1 song for eight weeks! Take a look at his Michigan childhood home!
The Michigan Boyhood Home of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison spent the major part of his childhood in Michigan. Location, photos, and info are here...
Michigan Bra Trees
Shoe trees are cool, but bra trees are exceptional. Take a look at a couple...