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
We’ve Seen the Signs: The 45th Parallel Line That Cuts Thru Upper Michigan
You've seen 'em, you know 'em, you've had a selfie with 'em. Here are a few photos of Michigan's 45th Parallel signs...
The Only Michigan Post Office Located Inside a Convent: 1897-2020
Not only that, but you can still get your Christmas cards postmarked in Nazareth. Details and vintage photos are here...
Southern Michigan’s Largest Bog to Survive the Ice Age: Kalamazoo County
A daytime walk-thru is great, but I wouldn't advise a night-time stroll. Here are photos inside Bishop's Bog near Kalamazoo...
Inside the Boyhood Home of Rock Legend Del Shannon: Coopersville, Michigan
He remains one of Rock's most respected artists, and his classic "Runaway" is his signature song. Take a look inside his childhood home in Coopersville...
Clock Restaurant, Open 24 Hours (“Around the Clock”) – Does Anyone Miss It?
When Denny's was too full, this is where we'd go at 2am. Does anyone miss it?
A Look Back at Fort Custer, 1917-1952: Battle Creek, Michigan
Some Michigan WW2 veterans who came back from the war as amputees refused to ever go back to the base. They had a reason. Here's some info and a handful of old photos...
Why this 1878 Schoolhouse Was Named “Jug Corners” – Kalamazoo, Michigan
Original teachers stated the Jug Corners School students were "the orneriest to be found anywhere". Here's how it acquired its nickname...
The Abandoned Fisher YMCA: Detroit, Michigan
Built in 1925, closed in the 1980s, abandoned since 2018. Here's a look inside the old Fisher YMCA, down a Detroit neighborhood street.
Ten Shipwrecks at the Bottom of Lake Michigan
There are hundreds more beneath the waves of the Great Lakes...But meantime, take a look at an even ten...
Children Thru the Ice: The 1923 Tragedy in Gregory, Michigan
Maxie and Johanna were enjoying a day of sledding...until they went out onto the ice. Here are the sad details of this 1923 news story...