John has spent over 50 years as an entertainer: Rock musician/singer, TV host, author, columnist, actor, producer, emcee and radio broadcaster. John and 16th U.S. president Abraham Lincoln are cousins. 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 an historic documentary). Favorite music of all-time includes surf, psychedelia, garage bands, Motown and just plain ol’ good time Rock & Roll. His NEWEST book, "Paranormal Michigan" has been released and his rock trivia books, “Johnny’s Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Q&A" and "Johnny's Jukebox Trivia” are available as well. Make sure you check out his "Haunted Michigan" page found on this site.
John Robinson
R.I.P. Lansing Musician, Ronnie Hernandez: 1951-2019
Lansing music icon Ronnie Hernandez passed away in August 2019. CLICK IN to read some details on Ronnie and hear his classic local hit, "Dancing In Lansing."
MICHIGAN GHOST TOWN: The Old General Store in Wiley
This is one of the coolest 'lost Michigan' places you can visit, even if it's just to see this old store. CLICK IN for location and see photos!
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN: The Missing History of Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove's history is slowly becoming a lost footnote. Someone out there must know SOMEthing about this 'lost' Michigan town. CLICK IN to learn location and see photos!
MICHIGAN ROADTRIP: The Legend of Irish Hollow Cemetery
This old U.P. cemetery is not without its own personal legend. CLICK IN to read the tale, see photos, and learn the location where you can visit...
MICHIGAN SHIPWRECK: The ‘America’, Isle Royale, Lake Superior
CLICK IN to go underwater and see photos of this historic 1928 Michigan shipwreck!
HAUNTED MICHIGAN: Ghosts of the White Horse Inn, Metamora
GHOSTS GALORE in this old 1850's inn! And YES...YOU CAN VISIT! Click in to see where!
Thomas Edison’s Twelve Years in Michigan
CLICK IN to see the Michigan train depot where Thomas Edison worked as a boy and find out where you can visit!
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN: Branch, in Mason County
Branch was one of Michigan's lumber towns --- still around, but not the booming town it once was. CLICK IN and see where to roadtrip!
MICHIGAN ROADTRIP: Maple River State Game Area
We come across this every time we drive north, but only a handful of people know a few facts about it. CLICK IN for info on this and the village it was named after!
MICHIGAN ‘LOST’ TOWN, Amber, in Mason County
This mid-1800's village got lost between two other Michigan cities. CLICK IN for info, location, and photos!