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The Star of This Famous Monster Movie Came from What Michigan Town?
Bay City is known throughout Michigan as the birthplace of pop star Madonna...but did you know another celebrity was from Bay City? A man who starred in probably the most famous monster movie of all time back in the 1930s? Tell ya who in a few minutes... First, some backstory...
15 Woodstock Artists Look Back at the Historic Festival
Even five and a half decades after it happened, Woodstock still looms large in the minds of a lot of people, both performers and attendees. The three-day festival began on Aug. 15, 1969, featuring over 150 musicians playing to hundreds of thousands of people. Even those not present at the event could feel its power from miles away. Joni Mitchell, who did not appear at the festival, would write a song about it which CSNY turned into a hit — "Said I'm going down to Yasgur's Farm / Gonna join in a rock 'n' roll band / Got to get back to the land / Set my soul free."
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Dispels ‘Misconceptions’ of Eddie Van Halen
Kenny Wayne Shepherd believes Eddie Van Halen was far different than how he was portrayed in the media. Shepherd had a long history with the late guitar god, having toured with Van Halen on two separate occasions. “We toured with them back in the ‘90s when it was Van Halen...
New Film Starring John Lennon and Yoko Ono Coming to Theaters
In 1972, daytime TV talk show The Mike Douglas Show got a pair of new hosts for the week: John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Now, a new documentary titled Daytime Revolution, will chronicle that moment in pop culture history. Directed by Erik Nelson, the film will hit more than 50 theaters across the country on what would have been Lennon's 84th birthday, Oct. 9.
Post Malone Invites War And Treaty On Stage During Opry Debut
Post Malone has been having a huge year since he announced that he was going country with his upcoming album F-1 Trillion. He's released a few songs ahead of the album's drop on Friday, with some of the greatest country artists of this era. He has already shared songs including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton and Luke Combs.
Have You Tried Michigan’s Best Restaurant For Pancakes?
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I say it's the best!. One of the greatest items to enjoy is a giant stack of pancakes. You get them with some butter and syrup. Or you can add in your favorites like blueberries, strawberries and of course...
This Grand Rapids Coffee Shop Is The Best In Michigan
Michiganders love a nice cup of coffee to start out their day. One Michigan coffee company has be recognizes as being the best in the state. If you didn't know, Michigan is home to many popular coffee brands including several located in West Michigan. Some of those well known brands...
Deep Purple and Yes Kick Off 2024 Tour: Set Lists, Videos
Deep Purple and Yes launched their joint 2024 tour on Wednesday night in Hollywood, Florida. See set lists and videos below. The =1 More Time tour celebrates Deep Purple's latest studio album, also called =1, and 50 years of "Smoke on the Water." (Frontman Ian Gillan, in a recent interview with UCR, said he'd have preferred if the tour was called "Unleashed – not that it matters. It's a Deep Purple tour and we’re happy.")
One Republic Guitarist Buys and Renames West Michigan Vineyard
There's something charming about West Michigan if you're not a native. I spent my entire life in Kentucky, and the first time I visited, I knew I wanted to call this place home one day. It's easy to fall in love with all four seasons when you see them through the West Michigan filter.
Michigan Households Need To Clean These Disgusting Items ASAP
Until COVID-19 made me think just how many different germs I could be collecting on any given day, I never really thought about all the different things a person touches just going through their daily lives that might be a cesspool for bacteria. It's pretty nasty when you think about it.
Meteorologist Having Panic Attack On Live TV Saved by Quick-Thinking Coworkers in Viral Video
A meteorologist who was right in the middle of his forecast on live TV went viral this week following his on-air panic attack. Not only that, but his coworkers are also getting praise for how their reaction to the incident. Who Was The Weatherman Who Had A Panic Attack?. Meteorologist...
This Out of the Way Tavern in Michigan Might Have Once Been a Mafia Meeting Spot
Travel along US 12 in rural St Joseph County in southern Michigan, and a few miles east of Sturgis you'll cross Halfway Road. A tavern here might have once been a favorite meeting spot for Chicago and Detroit Mafia bosses. The story was recently shared on the You Know You're...
Michigan’s Last Sighting of the ‘Devil Bird,’ Why it’s Concerning
Though it's been nearly a decade since a sighting has been confirmed, bird watchers and weather enthusiasts keep a close eye on the skies and waterways in Michigan for the raptor known as 'The Devil Bird,' or its scientific name, the Anhinga. Don't panic. Even if it were to be spotted again for the first time since 2015, the Anhinga wouldn't be dangerous unless you're a fish. If sightings were to increase in the Mitten State, it could be a harbinger of shifting weather patterns.
Michigan’s Stop on a Haunted Road Trip Across America
Spooky season is underway in Michigan. The state is home to some incredibly haunting experiences, from museums, abandoned properties, asylums, cemeteries, and more. But where might the best haunted attraction in Michigan be?. We're not talking haunted house theme parks, though you're sure to find some great ones. We're looking...
Truckers: Michigan Rest Areas Are Way Behind Neighboring States in Quality
When you take a trip anywhere along America's highways, there is without a doubt an eventual need for you to take a rest stop. It's nature and it happens. But what condition will that rest area be in when you stop?. The question came up on a section of Reddit...
There’s a Silent Dead Zone in the Interior of Mackinac Island Where the Tourists Never Go
Say Mackinac Island and just about anyone will begin to think of images that make the island famous - fudge, bike and carriage rides, the trip over on a ferry or the Grand Hotel. Almost no one will conjure up an image of the wooded interior of the island - it's an area where tourists don't venture and some call the most eerie location in Michigan.
Michigan Farm in Running for Best Apple Orchard in the U.S.
Did you know that Michigan ranks third in the nation for apple production? Yep, approximately1.05 billion pounds of apples are harvested in the Mitten State each year - so there is no shortage of fantastic apple orchards!. One farm is being nationally recognized as being among the best in the...
Gamestop Quietly Closed Michigan Locations Recently
Behind me are the days of buying used video games at GameStop or trading in the games I have to buy the latest game I want. Sure, it's still an option, but GameStop has lost a lot of its luster over the years. Of course, GameStop has been in the...
WARNING: Dangerous “Challenge” Can Get Your Michigan Kids Shot
TikTok has become one of the world's most-used social media platforms over the last couple of years. The short-video-based platform has billions of users worldwide sharing their experiences, showcasing their lifestyles, and certain skills, or simply enjoying the world around them. Some people have even turned TikTok into a source of income and have made significant money creating content. Just like anything else in the world, users on TikTok often follow popular trends that appear on the app.
Extremely Contagious Viral Disease Spreading Rapidly, MI Impacted
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, the likelihood of spreading illness rises as we head back to school and head indoors with the cooler weather. Health officials are warning of a rise in a highly contagious disease that spreads quickly and is now affecting Michigan. Extremely Contagious Viral...
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