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More Storms Set To Roll Through Michigan After Heat Wave
The last two weeks have been some of the hottest weeks in recent history as many of those days saw the heat index get over 100 degrees. The heat wave that came through the Mitten state was well-needed after having a cold winter but it was too hot and almost miserable to be outside. The warm weather was nice to have after the storms and tornados we have experienced recently, but now more storms are on the way.
Willie Nelson’s 10 Best Rock Covers and Collaborations
He may be synonymous with country, but you’d have to be high to say Willie Nelson doesn’t know a thing or two about rock 'n' roll. The Texas icon, older than the genre itself, built a career off the back of his own legendary country songbook as well as a knack for turning songs of all genres into something fitting his unique vocal phrasing and guitar picking. With a body of work as long and prolific as his, it’s no surprise he’s taken on his share of classic rock favorites and even rubbed elbows with some of the most enduring artists in the genre. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Michigan Vacation Spot Named Among Best to Enjoy Fourth of July
The time to celebrate the birthday of our country is nearing ever closer and folks are settling in on where they'll enjoy the festivities. There are tons of options in Michigan, but one may very well stand above the rest. That said, to be named among the 24 best places...
Blackie Lawless to W.A.S.P. Backing Track Critics: ‘Don’t Go’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been honest about using backing tracks in the band's concerts. Still, questions have persisted -- with some even suggesting that the group isn't performing live at all. "Well, if they’re crazy enough to believe it, that’s their business," he tells UCR. "But if they genuinely...
How Bruce Springsteen Learned to Love Arenas for His 1984 Tour
For nearly the entirety of his career as a performing and touring musician, Bruce Springsteen had had an issue with taking his show to bigger venues. His reluctance was well known, and he had historically been slow to make such moves, even as the number of people who wanted to see him grew.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
Firefly vs. Lightning Bug: Which Do Michiganders Say?
Summer is in full swing here in West Michigan, you know how I know?. Because I'm treated to a light show in my back yard each night!. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long to see these little dancing lights, unlike years previous. There have been years where I didn't think we were going to see any of these bugs at all.
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Don Henley Sues to Get Back Disputed Eagles Lyric Sheets
Don Henley wants his stuff back. He's filed suit asking for the return of handwritten '70s-era Eagles lyrics that were the subject of a recent criminal trial. "These 100 pages of personal lyric sheets belong to Mr. Henley and his family, and he has never authorized defendants or anyone else to peddle them for profit," attorney Daniel Petrocelli said in an official statement.
Michigan’s Least-Populated Island Only Has 35 Residents
Sometimes it sounds like a great idea to pack everything up and move to one of the islands in the Great Lakes and live off the grid. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. However, there are islands in the Great Lakes within the Michigan border you could feasibly call home if you can land some property. In total, Michigan has 420 named islands out of the estimated 35,000 in the Great Lakes.
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Single Runs
There are plenty of musicians out there who have made a very good living after releasing just one hit single. But as Norman Greenbaum or Dexy's Midnight Runners can tell you, it's pretty hard to string together two, three or especially four. Many of the artists below have track records...
Why Pete Townshend Never Liked the ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie
Pete Townshend says he’d never been happy with the 1979 movie version of Quadrophenia. The Who guitarist explained that was one of the reasons why he’d developed a ballet version of the storyline, which was first exposed via the 1973 album. “I was never happy with the film,”...
Building Brotherhood: SW Michigan Veteran Builds Custom Motorcycles for Wounded Warriors
There's a strong bike culture in the military community. Many have their own that they enjoy riding when they're home from deployment, and some find comradery with others to fill that void of brotherhood they felt while in the armed services. Sadly, though, some make sacrifices beyond their control -...
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Michigan Just Experienced A Tsunami Event From Lake Michigan. That’s Right, A TSUNAMI
Michigan has had its fair share of crazy weather over the years. This year we had to deal with the unfortunate disaster of a tornado in Southwest Michigan, and now it seems that we have also had to deal with a tsunami event in the Great Lakes. That’s right in...
Illinois Has An Undesired 80s Car Museum That Will Take You Back In Time
The 80s were an incredibly unique time in our country's history. I don’t think there was a better example of a time when pop culture, music, or entertainment had ever been so unique and thrust us towards what would become the technological era of the 90s. Because the 80s...
Phil X Struggled With Impostor Syndrome After Joining Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X discussed his struggle with impostor syndrome after replacing Richie Sambora in the band. The Canadian guitarist, once a member of Triumph, stood in for Sambora for a few shows in 2011. Jon Bon Jovi called him back when Sambora suddenly quit the band two years later. X has been in place ever since, becoming an official member in 2016.
Michigan Isn’t a Hot Dog State, Apparently
Forget everything you ever knew about Michigan and Coney Island. The Mitten State doesn't use those mittens to eat hot dogs. Sure, it's the summertime and whether you're hosting the cookout or headed to the ballpark, you'd think a hot dog may be the perfect choice. But, according to one study, Michiganders who opt for dogs are in the minority.
5 Myths About The Great Lakes Only Non-Michigan Residents Believe
In addition to local municipalities Michigan state parks use a color-coded flag warning system to advise potential swimmers of current water conditions.The system is meant to keep swimmers safe. Learn their colors, and in some cases, their consequences. 3 Michigan Gems You've Likely Never Been To Before. From historic to...
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