Carl Coffey
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Grand Funk Railroad Were Huge 43 Years Ago
August 29, 2013 1970 was a big year Grand Funk Railroad their third album “Closer to Home” became the group's third gold record in one year.The collection reached #6 this week 1970. Plus they would have two sold out concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1970.
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Downtown Lapeer Summer Concert Series Wraps Up
August 29, 2013 Come join us tonight for the finale of the Downtown Lapeer Summer Concert Series with The Genesee Ramblers starting at 6:30 on the court house lawn.
Thank you to all the performers who provided a great variety of enjoyable music over the summer
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The Beatles, Bob Dylan And Marijuana
August 28, 2013 This the day August 28, 1964 The Beatles smoked marijuana for the first time when it was offered to them by of all people Bob Dylan. The event happened at hotel in New York City. Bob Dylan couldn’t believe The Beatles had never smoked cannabis.
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Shop The Lapeer Farmers Market Today
August 28, 2013 Make plans today and stop by The Lapeer Farmers Market with fresh locally grown produce, handmade crafts, fresh honey, baked goods and lots more. Located in downtown Lapeer, on the Historic Courthouse Square.
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Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan
August 27, 2013 It was 23 years ago that we learned the sad news that Stevie Ray Vaughan had been killed in a helicopter crash after a Wisconsin concert performance he did with Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy. Four others along with Stevie aboard the helicopter lost their lives.
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Lapeer American Legion Golf Outing Coming Up
August 27, 2013 The Lapeer American Legion “Keeping it Alive” golf outing is just around the corner. The 6th Annual SAL Drive To Survive is September 14th at Rolling Hills Golf Course sponsored by Calvelli’s Eatery & Spirits.
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Jimi Hendrix Experience Takes Off 46 Years Ago
August 26, 2013 One of the top debut albums from 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experiences first collection “Are You Experienced” entered the album charts. The initial tune released this week as a single was “Purple Haze” that made it up only to #65.
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Happy National Dog Day
August 26, 2013 Today is the day set aside to honor man’s best friend the Dog. It’s National Dog Day, a day that encourages adopting from shelters, as well as celebrating dogs in general.
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Brian Johnson Joins AC/DC 33 Years Ago
August 23, 2013 This week in 1980 the second phase of AC/DC hit the charts with the album “Back In Black”. The album was the first release from the band after the death earlier in the year of Bon Scott featuring the new lead singer Brian Johnson.
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Celebrate Metamora’s 175th Birthday
August 23, 2013 Great weather this weekend to enjoy a great event. Metamora Country Days and Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Good Time Rock And Roll Tonight In Lapeer
August 22, 2013 Grab your lawn chair. We’re back in action tonight with The Downtown Lapeer Summer Concert Series on the court house lawn. Get ready to rock 50’s and 60’s style with “The Fairlanes” sponsored by Cavelli’s Eatery and Spirits.
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Fun Down On The Farm
August 22, 2013 Take a trip back in time and have some family fun on the farm this Saturday at the 9th Annual Davis Brothers Farm Fest. Experience what things were like in the country back in time.