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
The Abandoned Bridge of Hickory Creek
Abandoned since 1962, this bridge is sturdier than the one that replaced it. Take a look.....
Abraham Lincoln’s First & Only Speech To a Michigan Audience, 1856
Abe Lincoln gave a speech in Michigan only once, to endorse someone else for president. Details & location are here...
Michigan’s Love Affair With Chicken(s)
IT'S TRUE - We Michiganders love chicken; whether they're food, pets, or used for business. Take a look at photos proving our 'love' of chickens!
A True Michigan Ghost Town: The Remains of Bell, in Presque Isle County
All alone in the woods, no people, and few building parts remaining. A true Michigan ghost town you should visit! Details and photos are here...
Vintage and Rare Photos of Jackson, 1900-1939
Here are over 50 vintage - and some rare - photos of what Jackson was like in the early 1900s!
Various Vintage Michigan Musicians, 1865-1952
Town bands, solo performers, organ grinders, street performers...Michigan had (has?) them all. Check out these under-appreciated performers, most from over 100 years ago!
The Classic Michigan Salesmen, 1900-1940s
They walked, talked, hitchhiked, rode a horse, drove a buggy...any way possible to track you down and knock on your door. Here's a gallery of vintage Michigan salesmen!
Boats, Ships, and Weird Stuff Buried Underwater at Soo Locks
Items underwater at the Soo include boats and a long, weird crack. What is this thing? Take a look and see if you can identify it...
The Legend of Spikehorn Meyer and His Bear Den
It was a place where bears and humans roamed freely together until conservation officers took him to court. Here's the happy - and sad - Legend of Spikehorn Meyer...
Gallery of Michigan Zoos: 1910-1950s
This gallery includes twenty vintage Michigan zoos, some not around anymore. Remember how fun it was? When was the last time YOU visited one?