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ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
Tour This Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Michigan Mansion For Sale in Birmingham
A stunning home in beautiful Birmingham, Michigan has gone on the market for the first time, with an asking price of nearly $13 million. The late Frank Lloyd Wright did not design the home, however, it's quite obvious in the pictures below that the architect took a lot of inspiration from the famous designer and paid homage to him in nearly every inch of its 13,408 square feet.
This Missing Michigan Man’s Story May Prove Aliens or Time Portals May Exist
There is a lot of mystery in the state of Michigan, and our urban legends are known throughout the country. But there are some things that have happened in our state that is beyond imagination and is impossible to explain. Many of these stories have been featured on recent shows, like the UFOs over Lake Michigan episode of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix.
Former Lumber Magnate’s Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan
Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island? Your dream could come true with this stunning island that's currently up for sale in Northern Michigan. The island is named "Loud Island", not because of the noise, but because lumber magnate Edward F. Loud...
Three Shipwrecks in Thunder Bay: Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena’s Thunder Bay is home to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which claims there are approximately 100 shipwrecks in the vicinity (I would not be surprised if there were more). Many of these shipwrecks welcome divers to explore and take images – just leave everything intact. Do not...
Was a Real Wolverine Ever Seen in the Town of Wolverine, Michigan?
Was a wolverine ever seen in the town of Wolverine, Michigan?. The area now called 'Wolverine' was settled in 1874 by Jacob Shook. In 1881 it was platted and named 'Torrey' but given a post office named 'Wolverine'. Why 'Wolverine'? Because it was the state animal, with the word believed to have been originated in the 1830s.
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
ALERT: Sam’s Club Policy Change Affects All Michigan Members
Sam's Club and Costco have been around for decades and have slowly changed the shopping world over the years. Both stores are wholesale institutions that provide their customers will large quantities of items for affordable prices. The gag is that you have to purchase a membership that you either pay yearly to monthly to have access to their inventory.
Michigan Will Observe New Holiday to Honor Blue Star Mothers
An organization that got its start in Flint, Michigan in 1942 is finally getting an official holiday. The new state holiday will honor mothers of men and women who serve our country. On Monday (7/8), Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that designates February 1 as 'Blue Star Mothers Day.'
Charming Michigan Retreat in the Running for Best Bed and Breakfast in U.S.
Bed and breakfasts offer something different than a hotel - a cozier, more intimate atmosphere - and of course, delicious home-cooked breakfast each morning. One such retreat in Michigan is in the running for the best in the entire country. USA Today and 10Best are seeking to find the nations...
What is Stealthing and What Michigan Victims Can Do to Get Help
If you read the title to this and you know what stealthing is, you probably already understand the gravity of what we're about to discuss. For those of you who don't, this is going to come with a trigger warning, so keep that in mind. Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault. Normally,...
Speed Limits Are Drastically Faster in Parts of Michigan
Drivers in many parts of Michigan are accustomed to a standards upper speed limit on roads of 55 miles per hour on two-lane surface streets and 70 mph on expressways. However, drivers in Northern Michigan have a very different experience where 2 lane highways can be posted as high as 65 mph and 75 on limited access highways.
Michigan State Supreme Court Rules Kalamazoo Man Had A Right to Flee From Police
One charge that seems to pop up on a lot of "disgruntled" criminal records seems to always be some form of resisting arrest, or attempting to flee police. Many people who believe they were wrongfully detained will attempt to escape detainment, which in turn, gives officers a reason to charge them with attempt to flee.
This Michigan City Just Got Ranked The Best City for a Bed & Breakfast Vacation
Arguably, there is no bad time to take a vacation here in Michigan. While the summer months are nice and bring warmer temperatures and the beaches, the winter months as well as fall offer a different kind of beauty across Michigan. So, why wouldn't you take a vacation in December,...
Michigan City Claims ‘Best Public Square In America’ For The Second Year In A Row
One of my favorite summer fun spots in Michigan is receiving national acclaim!. When I first moved away from Michigan in 2014 one of my biggest regrets was not having spent enough time in the neighboring big cities of Detroit and Chicago-- Detroit especially. Only weeks after learning of the...
Why Do Michiganders Call a Dollar a Buck? The Fascinating History
Do you ever have strange questions that live rent-free in your head until you find the answer? The latest ridiculous dilemma to take up residence in my brain has been: Why do we call a US dollar a 'buck,' and how long have we been using the term in Michigan? The answer is fascinating and rooted in a trade that began in Michigan in 1670 when two French adventurers founded a company that made a fortune in the wilderness of Michigan.
Michigan And Ohio Cities Ranked ‘The Most Stressed-Out In The US’
As the saying goes, "There are two things in life you can count on: death and taxes." I think you could easily add stress as a third constant in our existence, as it seems to work its way into every facet of our daily lives in Michigan and Ohio. Midwest money problems? Michigan and Ohio have 'em. Traffic and horrible roads? Check and check. Crime? Oh yeah. Now imagine taking all of these stressors and cramming millions of people experiencing the same feelings into one location. You've got all the ingredients needed to create an anxious population.
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