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
Did You Know The General Foods Company Got Its Start in Michigan? Here’s How
World-famous General Foods began here in Michigan, thanks to one of our cereal companies. Here's some info along with vintage photos and products!
Pinconning, Michigan: How It Became the State’s “Cheese Capitol”
Pinconning began as a lumber town but ended up as a "city of cheese". Here are some vintage photos and a brief history...
Jackson’s Downtown Signs Closeup: Early 1900s
Zooming in on some of these photos shows some businesses that you may not know existed...
Abandoned Strict-Rule School For Delinquents: Muskegon, Michigan
An abandoned school for delinquents with a squatter, suspected drug use, dead pigeons, and strict student rules posted throughout. I'll bet this place was NO fun. Take a look...
Images of Cheboygan, Michigan: 1900-1960 (and What the Name “Cheboygan” means)
Here are photos of Cheboygan going back over 100 years, and find out the meaning of the term "Cheboygan"...
Abandoned Thrift Shop in Northern Michigan: Computer Still Hooked Up and Working
Amazing - everything was left behind on shelves, in boxes...and it looks like someone was living here...
The Phrase “What the Sam Hill” Was Based on a Man From Marshall, Michigan
Sam Hill lived from 1815-1889 and was notorious for something that eventually led to this well-known phrase. Details are here...
A Closer Look at Old Early 1900s Shop Signs: Lansing Michigan
Ever see old photos and wish you could read the signs? Well, I did my best to zoom in on a few so you could finally see what they say. Take a look...
Going to the Bottom of the Devil’s Soup Bowl: Middleton, Michigan
Birds don't make a sound at the bottom of the Devil's Soup Bowl. It's an unearthly quiet that might make you jittery if you go alone. Photos and info are here...
Michigan’s Ten Most Dangerous Cities For 2022
Gosh, another list by "experts". Take it with a grain of salt: are these really the most 'dangerous' cities in our state? Have a look...