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
Michigan’s Concerts, Dances, and Socials: 1855-1980s
Here's a unique collection of old Michigan dance invitations, concert posters, and social notices from 1855-1988!
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...
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!
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...
Abandoned Facility Where John Sinclair Was Incarcerated For Six Months: Detroit, Michigan
Take a last look at the Detroit House of Corrections shortly before demolition...
Remember These 40 Discontinued and Special Edition Kellogg’s Cereals?
Check out these 40 former Kellogg's cereals from throughout the 1900s into the 2000s with one going as far back as 1895
Michigan’s 15 Best Places to Spend Your Fourth of July
Do you have a favorite place in Michigan to see fireworks? This list might help you discover new places to enjoy the 4th of July!
Milwaukee? Big Deal! Here are 50 Extra-Cool Vintage MICHIGAN Beers
Move over, Milwaukee...nothing beats a Michigan beer! Here's a gallery of 50 vintage Michigan beers, some going back over 100 years!
Where Was Michigan’s Very First ‘Rest Stop’?
We use 'em every time we travel but where was Michigan's first rest stop? Find out here...!
Photo Gallery of 25 Old Michigan Drive-in Restaurants
In Michigan, there was almost no better teenage pastime than cruisin' and hangin' out at a local drive-in restaurant. Here's a photo gallery of 25 Michigan drive-ins!