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
Highland Park: Michigan’s Highest Crime-Rated Town?
Here are some "expert" statistics on why it's believed Highland Park is Michigan's highest crime town...
Abandoned Mining Building: Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Any abandoned industrial site is too dangerous to explore...but you can see some photos right here...
Michigan’s Butchers & Meat Markets, 1900-1920s
Take a look at some of Michigan's early-1900s butchers and meat markets and compare to what we have today...
Pine Knob Gets Its Old Name Back (and the Very First Concert, 1972)
Recognize this lad? He was Pine Knob's very first concert performer. Check out some Pine Knob info and memorabilia here...
Carnival Carnies, Game Booths & Sideshows: 1900-1940s
While growing up in Michigan, carnivals were the kings of summer! Here's a collection of old games, sideshows, and carnies from 1900-1940s!
Treacherous But Fun: The Overflow Mountain Bike Trail: Copper Harbor, Michigan
It's Michigan's version of extreme mountain biking...definitely not for beginners. Take a look at photos and videos...
Four Unique Characters From Michigan’s Copper Country
Here are four Michigan characters who may spark some curiosity...
Inside a Bar Once Used By the Purple Gang for Rumrunning: Detroit, Michigan
During Prohibition, this old bar was used by the notorious Purple Gang in the 1920s for rumrunning. Take a look inside...
Inside Henry Ford’s 1908 (First?) Mansion, Detroit, Michigan
Ford's 1908 is now for sale...for almost a million bucks. Take a look inside...
Was This Person Michigan’s First Female Serial Killer?
From Detroit's Delray neighborhood, Rose Veres went down in history as killing a dozen of her boarders from 1920-1931...but is it true?