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
Mudlarking: Here’s What Was Pulled Outta the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Weapons, bicycles, clothing, cell phones, furniture.....even corpses have been found while mudlarking. See what was found in the Grand Rapids portion of the Grand River!
The Most Haunted Lake in Michigan (and Why)
Anybody can 'claim' something is haunted - but there are too many occurrences here to make that claim true...
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).....