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
Laundry Day in Michigan, 1800s-1930s
Who would've thought that something this boring could be so interesting? Check out these vintage photos and products!
After His Death in Detroit, Houdini Was Embalmed in This (Now Abandoned) Funeral Home
In 1926, America's greatest magician, Harry Houdini, died in Detroit and was taken to this funeral home, now abandoned and deteriorating. Have a look inside...
Jim Bakker, Scandalized Minister of the PTL Club, Grew Up in This Muskegon Neighborhood
He was the focal point of one of the 1980s biggest scandals...and he was from Michigan. Details are here...
Who Was The Real Edmund Fitzgerald?
Find out who this guy was and why he is eternally connected to this ship. Details are here...
Some People Believe the Real-Life Norman Bates (“Psycho”) is Buried in Michigan
Is Ed Gein - the serial killer that was the Inspiration for Norman Bates (of “Psycho“) - buried in Michigan? Let's set this straight once and for all...
Whirlpool Appliances: Created In Michigan, 1911
Those Whirlpool appliances you've been using for years got their beginnings right here in Michigan. Read some background here...
The Kalamazoo Poem That Caused Wyatt Earp To Kill His First Man
A poem about Kalamazoo may have been the trigger that led to Wyatt Earp's very first kill in 1878. The story is here...
Michigan’s Sugar Beet Boom, 1884-1913
In the late 1800s, sugar beet farming brought big bucks to Michigan farmers. Here's some info and vintage photos...
Before the Detroit Tigers, There Was the Detroit Wolverines Team: 1881-1888
Holders of three Major League records, the Detroit Wolverines were forced to disband in 1888. Find out why!
The Best Little Whorehouse in Lansing, 1880s-1890s
Wow...this one took me by surprise. Take a look at this piece of Lansing from the late 1800s!