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, Decades-Old Cabin in the Woods: Mio, Michigan
Even though this place is an absolute shambles, you can tell that it was once a beautiful little place.....
Big Prairie, Where Michigan Once Had the Largest Desert East of the Mississippi River
It was called "The Michigan Dust Bowl" in Newaygo County.....
Ships, Autos, and More Lie at the Bottom of the St. Clair River: Detroit, Michigan
"There were bound to be some accidents, spillovers, and lost & discarded items that ended up resting on the bottom of the river....."
Michigan’s Real-Life Version of the Resort in “The Shining”
The similarity between both the (Leelanau) fact & ("The Shining") fiction buildings brought curious thrillseekers...and some vandalism.....
Abandoned Maximum Security Prison: Standish, Michigan
For a major penitentiary that is not that old, it's odd that it closed so soon.....
Sixteen of Michigan’s Tiniest Restaurants
Here are places where you can sit, relax, eat, and not feel like the everyone's eyes are upon you...
Rock of Ages or White Shoal: Which One is Michigan’s Tallest Lighthouse?
The Rock of Ages Lighthouse is referred to as 'Michigan's Tallest Lighthouse' - White Shoal Lighthouse is called “the tallest lighthouse in the Great Lakes”. What's the difference?
Ghost Town or Shadow Town? Pompeii in Gratiot County, Michigan: 1900-2000s
Once a thriving little community, most all original downtown buildings are gone...details are here...
Little Old Michigan Churches, 1870-1960
Sometimes it's difficult for historians to figure out if that old building they happened across was an old school or church.....
Bears in Michigan Dumps and How to Keep Them Out of Your Trash
Bears don't care - they'll come right into your house. Included here is an easy tip how to keep 'em out of your trash...