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
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...
The Lost Town of Meade, Michigan: All That’s left Downtown is an Old Barn
Originating in 1838, this little ignored Michigan village has its own Historical Marker. Find out why here...
Abandoned House Near Muskegon, Michigan: Everything Left Behind
Beer, bullets, jars hanging from the ceiling (?).....someone was in a hurry to get out of here, leaving practically everything behind. Have a look...
Long Gone: Liberty Amusement Park, Battle Creek, Michigan: 1864-1932
It was one of Michigan's top amusement parks, then POOF - it was shut down. Here are details and some vintage photos!
Abandoned House of a Former Substance Abuser Near Gaylord, Michigan
This creepy house in the Michigan countryside has a story to tell...with an ending...
Michigan’s Old Main Streets, Part 4: 1900-1940s
Here is a gallery containing another fifty old photos, showing how the Main Streets of Michigan appeared from 1900-1940s...!
Vintage Photos of Belle Isle: Detroit, Michigan, Early 1900s
Vintage photos, the Snake Goddess, 1967 Love-In, abandoned golf course & zoo, and a castle built by a creep. All can be found here!
The First Black Player To Play For the Detroit Tigers, 1958
He was accepted by his teammates and Tiger fans...but not by everyone. Read the info, a brief bio, and see some photos here...