John has spent over 50 years as an entertainer: Rock musician/singer, TV host, author, columnist, actor, producer, emcee and radio broadcaster. John and 16th U.S. president Abraham Lincoln are cousins. 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 an historic documentary). Favorite music of all-time includes surf, psychedelia, garage bands, Motown and just plain ol’ good time Rock & Roll. His NEWEST book, "Paranormal Michigan" has been released and his rock trivia books, “Johnny’s Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Q&A" and "Johnny's Jukebox Trivia” are available as well. Make sure you check out his "Haunted Michigan" page found on this site.
John Robinson
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN: The Missing History of Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove's history is slowly becoming a lost footnote. Someone out there must know SOMEthing about this 'lost' Michigan town. CLICK IN to learn location and see photos!
MICHIGAN SHIPWRECK: The ‘America’, Isle Royale, Lake Superior
CLICK IN to go underwater and see photos of this historic 1928 Michigan shipwreck!
HAUNTED MICHIGAN: Ghosts of the White Horse Inn, Metamora
GHOSTS GALORE in this old 1850's inn! And YES...YOU CAN VISIT! Click in to see where!
Thomas Edison’s Twelve Years in Michigan
CLICK IN to see the Michigan train depot where Thomas Edison worked as a boy and find out where you can visit!
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN: Branch, in Mason County
Branch was one of Michigan's lumber towns --- still around, but not the booming town it once was. CLICK IN and see where to roadtrip!
MICHIGAN ROADTRIP: Maple River State Game Area
We come across this every time we drive north, but only a handful of people know a few facts about it. CLICK IN for info on this and the village it was named after!
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN, Amber, in Mason County
This mid-1800's village got lost between two other Michigan cities. CLICK IN for info, location, and photos!
The Legend of White Rock in Huron County
Is this boulder off shore in Lake Huron cursed? Some say so. There's some history about this you should read - CLICK IN and find out more!
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN: The Postal Stop of Abbottsford
Abbottsford had a great start but fizzled thanks to the removal of their P.O. and railroad. CLICK IN for location!
HAUNTED MICHIGAN: The Many Deaths Inside Putnam Mansion
This former mansion in Nashville, Michigan has a history of unfortunate deaths...and hauntings. CLICK IN for details and location!