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
Lansing Mall Becoming Revitalized
New businesses, and a push for revitalization by Lansing's mayor.....the Lansing Mall has been adrenalized and more & more people are visiting...
Are There Any Great Scott! Grocery Stores Left in Michigan?
Once they were one of Michigan's top supermarkets.....now where are they? Here's a brief bio...
Abandoned Hungarian Church in Detroit’s Delray Neighborhood
Once a beautiful church, it sits decaying - but somehow remains majestic. Here's a look around the grounds...
Bill Kennedy: From Handsome Hollywood Film Actor to Detroit’s Favorite Movie Host
Bill Kennedy knew Hollywood - but he could still flub his way through his show. One of Detroit's TV favorites, here's some info and photos...
Michigan Bath Houses: 1880-1950s (and One Dirty Little Secret)
One particular Michigan bath house had a dirty little secret...one that was well-known to teens. Here's info and a gallery of old Michigan bath houses...
The Former Homes of Six More Michigan Celebrities
Six of 'em: from Eminem to Stevie Wonder, here are a half dozen more former homes of some of Michigan's most famous...
Inside a Creepy Deserted Kmart: Flint, Michigan
Formerly a drive-in theater, then a Kmart, now a burned out, empty shell . Take a look inside this deserted Kmart north of Flint...
What Happened to the Wrigley’s Supermarkets in Michigan?
I remember Wrigley supermarkets, but never went to one. Are there any left in Michigan? Here's some scant info and a few photos...
Michigan’s ‘Bates Motel’ – The Abandoned Star Lite Motel, Albion
Just off Michigan Avenue near Albion lies the abandoned Bates...er, Star Lite Motel, opened in 1952, closed in the 2010s. Take a look in and around the grounds...
Photo Gallery: Jackson, Michigan in the 1940s
It was wartime. Michigan towns and cities did their best to keep morale high and people entertained. Here's how it looked in Jackson back in the 1940s...