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
“Man Beats Wife to Death with Wooden Leg” – the Haunting of Michigan Bell: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Here's the tale. Names have been changed over the years, so make your own judgments...
The Abandoned Frankfort Iron Works: Elberta, Michigan
It was the biggest, “most extensive manufacturing works” in all of Benzie County.....
The Home of Hudsonville Ice Cream: Ottawa County, Michigan
"Hudsonville, nicknamed 'Michigan's Salad Bowl', began in 1868 when a post office was established as 'South Georgetown'....."
Take a Look at Bob Seger’s Massive Home in Oakland County, Michigan
From a small Ann Arbor house squeezed between two larger ones, to a grand Michigan mansion. See for yourself...
The Most Dangerous Animals in Michigan: Which is #1?
Don’t be fooled. ANY animal can be dangerous if provoked…
Exploring the Abandoned Clairwood Apartment Building: Detroit, Michigan
There's always the fear of accidently bumping into someone squatting or something else.....
Buried Treasure, a Lake Monster, and History All Add to the Appeal of Higgins Lake, Michigan
This favorite Michigan getaway has its share of history and folklore.....
“You Left the Bodies but Only Moved the Headstones!” Haunted Cemetery in Flint, Michigan
Many of these bodies were of early settlers, proven by the buckskin jackets found on some of the remains...
Michigan’s Standard Gas Stations: 1910s-1950s
When driving thru Michigan, travelers usually sought out a Standard station to re-fuel. Where are they now? Here are some of Michigan's vintage Standard stations, going back over 100 years...
This Michigan Town Holds the State Record for Highest Recorded Temperature
"What’s also weird is that these areas not only get the hottest, they get the coldest....."
How Did Novi, Michigan Get Its Name? Which Tale Do YOU Believe?
There's a handful of explanations for Novi's name. Take a look and see which one you believe...
The Clearest Lake in Michigan
"The lake has a depth of 39 feet, the shoreline is almost five miles around, and is a fisherman's paradise.....".