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
The Two Ghost Towns of Albee & Verne: Saginaw County, Michigan
These two former Michigan communities rarely - if ever - show up on maps or atlases. Here are the locations...
This Town Was the ‘Silk Capital’ of the United States, 1890-1932: Belding, Michigan
90% of the country’s silk market came from here until it was forced to close in 1932.....
Abandoned ‘Pub’ Restaurant: New Buffalo, Michigan
A couple of miles away from the Indiana border, this deserted eatery sits out of the city limits, on the edge of a patch of woods...
What Happened to All the Old Downtown Buildings in Bailey, Michigan?
Where did they go? Did a fire wipe out the downtown many years ago?
Michigan’s Red Crown Gas Stations, 1910s-1960s: Do Any Still Exist?
The 'red crowns' were a clever gimmick to lure customers in...and it worked.
Six Easy Ways to Completely Wreck Your Michigan Wedding
Sometimes your well-intended plans could ruin your whole wedding day...Here are examples...
The “Lost” Town of Carsonville: Sanilac County, Michigan
The town was named after a man who sold alcohol to the Native Americans in the mid-1800s...many old photos are here.....
Abandoned Lodge in the Wilderness: Baraga County, Michigan
Built in the 1910s by Michigan's Lieutenant Governor, this lodge getaway sits deserted back in the woods along the UP's Huron River.....
Michigan’s Old Refreshment Stands: 1900-1950
The ice cream that melted off the cone soothed the hot cheeseburger juice that dribbled on your hand. Here's a look at over 25 Michigan refreshment stands...
Three Major Businesses Michigan Frequented: Where Did They Go?
These stores/shops were all over Michigan. I used to shop at two of 'em, and my mom used to drag me to one. See if you remember these (you should).....