John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Memories of the Lansing Civic Center: 1955-1999
Even Common Ground can't match the amount of rock stars that graced the old Lansing Civic Center. Here are some memories and an impressive list of the artists who performed there...
Part Three: Route of the Abandoned, US-2: Manistique to Escanaba
Here's the third and final installment of all the abandoned sites to see along US-2 in the Upper Peninsula.....
Underwater Images of the Wreck of the Carl D. Bradley, Lake Michigan
Built in 1927, sank in 1958. Here are images of the Carl D. Bradley, 375 feet at the bottom of Lake Michigan...
ABANDONED MICHIGAN: Four Bears Water Park, Utica
This abandoned water park has demolished all it's attractions and stands empty...
The Ferry Docks and Car Elevator: Mackinaw City, Michigan 1920s-1940s
A car elevator and train car ferry are part of the history of the Mackinaw City ferry docks. Here are some old photos and brief info...
Remember Any of These Old Mackinaw City Motels? 1950s-1970s
Many of Mackinaw City's old motels have gone by the wayside. Do you recall any of these fifty examples?
Demolition of the Northside Drive-In, 1988: Lansing, Michigan
A little-known, new band called RUSH performed here in 1974 to no great fanfare. Here are some photos of the theater's 1988 demolition.
Abandoned & Forgotten Cemetery: Rockland , Michigan
This old 1800s cemetery sits overgrown in the woods and seems to be shut off from the rest of the world. Here's a look...
Trashed & Abandoned Neighborhood House: Muskegon, Michigan
This is a case where the outside images were more interesting than the inside ones. Have a look at this house in a Muskegon neighborhood...
The Tearing Down of Wind Turbines: Mackinaw City, Michigan
In June 2024 wind turbines in Mackinaw City were torn down. For or against? Here are photos...