I have spent over 50 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. My NEWEST book, "Johnny's Jukebox Word Search: The 60s" has been released and my rock trivia books, “Johnny’s Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Q&A" and "Johnny's Jukebox Trivia” are available along with my two "Paranormal Michigan" books. Make sure you check out my "Haunted Michigan" page found on this site.
John Robinson
Photo Gallery of 25 Old Michigan Drive-in Restaurants
In Michigan, there was almost no better teenage pastime than cruisin' and hangin' out at a local drive-in restaurant. CLICK IN to see a photo gallery of 25 Michigan drive-ins!
Michigan’s Movie Houses, 1908-1954
Today they're not as flashy, but Michigan sure loved it's old movie theaters. CLICK IN to see a handful of historic ones!
What 1970s Watergate Conspirator Was Born in Michigan?
September 5 marks the birthday of this Michigan-born Watergate conspirator. CLICK IN for the info...
Where Are All the Michigan Howard Johnson’s Restaurants?
Why did the Lansing, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and all Michigan Hojo locations disappear? What happened? CLICK IN for a brief bio and some memorabilia!
America’s First Commercial Radio Station Began in Michigan
The title says it all. CLICK IN for some info on 100 years of another Michigan first!
Bill Knapp’s All Gone? Not Completely!
For those who miss Bill Knapp's, this may interest you...CLICK IN to see what I mean...
Historic Photos of Mason, Michigan: 1890s – 1950s
Here are 25 old photos showing what Mason looked like, going as far back as the 1890s...CLICK IN to see the gallery!
The First U.S. Grocery Store to Have Its Own Soda Fountain Was in Michigan
It's another first for Michigan...CLICK IN for brief details!
ABANDONED MICHIGAN: Michigan Central Station, Detroit
Around since 1913, this building lay empty for many years. CLICK IN to take a look inside before restoration!
Hawk Island Park’s Memorial in the Woods
Back in the woods of Lansing's Hawk Island Park is a memorial, garnished with little mementos. You may want to leave something yourself. CLICK IN and see...