What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
Head Vs. Heart: Do You Want Verlander Back With The Detroit Tigers
There's a reason why sports fans are not sports executives. You have to be able to think with your head and not with your heart. Think with your heart and chances are your are unemployed in six months.
‘New’ Seger Photos Appear on FB; Fans Yearn For His Early Music
Some photos of a young Bob Seger have been posted on Facebook, and they show a young Seger, in between The Bob Seger System years and ahead of the beginning of the Silver Bullet Band era.
Legendary Elton John Promises This is His Last Show In Detroit
This last Elton John concert was supposed to happen last year, but with Covid, this "final" concert will happen next year, maybe. And maybe three times. Can you keep that straight?
Finally! Cedar Point Gets To Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary
Michigan is now open. More importantly for fans of amusement parks and roller coasters, Ohio has been open since the start of June. And Cedar Point says its ready to party. The delayed 150th anniversary celebration begins on Saturday.
What You Once Got Busted For At Concerts Is Now Big Business
It's hard to believe that something that got people busted and in some cases, thrown is jail, that now is big business.
Michigan Football Legend And Kalamazoo Distributor Team Up For A New Whiskey
You start reading Charles Woodson's bio and it's like, what hasn't he been successful at? A two-way player at Michigan, he was so good he won the Heisman Trophy as the nation's best collegiate football player.
Beginning Monday, There’s a New Way To Certify Your Unemployment
While unemployment figures are starting to looking better, one aspect of the whole Coronavirus pandemic that just keeps on giving people still seeking unemployment benefits. And now there are changes in the way Michigan is beginning to verify whether job seekers are actually actively looking for work.
Is This Guy Crazy? Lions Coach’s Request Makes A Great Point
Is this man nuts? Okay, I'm going to mix some metaphors here, but more likely, some animals. I say Dan Campbell is crazy like a fox, wanting a pet Lion at practice in training camp.
Trains Faster Than A Speeding Bullet? But Will You Ride The Rails?
"Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound." I thought of that opening line to the Superman tv series from my youth, as I reading news about Amtrak raising speed limits for some of its trains as they roll through Michigan.
Would You Pay $100 Per Day For A Better Woodward Dream Cruise?
Here's a question to ponder: Would You Pay $100 Per Day For A Better Woodward Dream Cruise?
How Many Cereal Box Heroes Have Hit Songs? Sugar Bear Did
We've all heard well known music used in commercials. But the cereal people in Battle Creek may have been the first to turn that concept around and to create an original pop song to not only promote their products, but in one instance, scoring a hit song.
Start Screaming! Cedar Point Opens Its Gates on Friday
Coaster people, rejoice. All people, rejoice. Friday, May 14th, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio opens up for the weekend and for the season.