Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989

MMHP Season 7 Ep:3--Esther Korinsky Woodward: From The Birth of The Stooges to Lester Bangs and Creem Family

Telling us that "Iggy Pop said in his book that I was 'responsible for Dave's demise,' after the legendary Goose Lake Music Fest." Esther Korinsky Woodward puts those rum

MMHP Season 7 Ep:2--James Bradley: Big Apple Soul By Way of Bay City

James Bradley brought dance, funky soul, gospel,l rock, opera and classical music from Bay City, across the country and landed in New York City. His voice put him on the

MMHP Season 7 Ep:1--Jim McCarty--From Detroit to the Universe

   He is the first class ticket on guitar that has rose from the Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, through Buddy Miles Express, into Cactus, The Rockets, Helldrivers, and

MMHP Season 6 Ep:27--Matthew Smith--Independent Detroit's Worldwide Voice, Part 2 of 2

As we wrap up SEASON 6, we have Part 2 of 2 with Matthew Smith who writes and records more music than most people can take a breath of in a day. Between The Volebeats, Ou

MMHP Season 6 Ep:26--Matthew Smith--Independent Detroit's Worldwide Voice, Part 1 of 2

Matthew Smith brought a song to start the show with the MMHP. Nobody has done this yet. A new, as of yet unrecorded track, voice and piano. Smith writes and records more

MMHP Season 6 Ep:25--Tino Gross: Celebrating Music In The D From Every Direction!

It's not very often you get to hear from the Chairman of the Board himself, but when it happens, you tape it! Martin 'Tino' Gross brought the MMHP into his studio for a h

MMHP Season 6 Ep:24--Rick Stevers Drums Up The Frijid Pink Odyssey Part 2 of 2

Going back to the mid-'60s, who would have thought that Allen Park had a music scene that would flesh out one of the finest groups to hit the charts in the Michigan music

MMHP Season 6 Ep:23--Rick Stevers Drums Up The Frijid Pink Odyssey Part 1 of 2

Going back to the mid-'60s, who would have thought that Allen Park had a music scene that would flesh out one of the finest groups to hit the charts in the Michigan music

MMHP Season 6 Ep:22--Gil Clark: Pure Michigan Folk Rock Troubadour Part 2 of 2

Rob Tyner's Best Friend. Lester Bang's confidante. One of Townes VanZandt's favorite songwriters. Motown's Bob Babbitt played for him. The one and only Gil Clark has brea

MMHP Season 6 Ep:21--Gil Clark: Pure Michigan Folk Rock Troubadour Part 1 of 2

Rob Tyner's Best Friend. Lester Bang's confidante. One of Townes VanZandt's favorite songwriters. Motown's Bob Babbitt played for him. The one and only Gil Clark has brea

MMHP Season 6 Ep:20--The MADE IN MICHIGAN, Music Fans Episode!

The Michigan Music History Podcast is taking note! We have not been the only ones thriving in Michigan Music and mitten state documentation. When it comes to "preserving

MMHP Season 6 Ep:19--Benny Speer-Driving Benny & The Jets Into Michigan Rock History Part 2 of 2

Benny Speer (#Mr. Benny & The Jets) knows a little bit about Michigan rock history. His father booked shows in Detroit, bringing in the first New York Dolls, Blue Oyster

MMHP Season 6 Ep:18--Benny Speer-Driving Benny & The Jets Into Michigan Rock History Part 1 of 2

Benny Speer (#Mr. Benny & The Jets) knows a little bit about Michigan rock history. His father booked shows in Detroit, bringing in the first New York Dolls, Blue Oyster

MMHP Season 6 Ep:17--Ross Helco--The Beat Behind The Sunday Funnies Part 2 of 2

 Ross Helco is full of stories. This man has sat behind the kit and played some of the greatest spots during the '60s and '70s. He continues to wave the flag of his mothe

MMHP Season 6 Ep:16--Ross Helco--The Beat Behind The Sunday Funnies Part 1 of 2

   Ross Helco is full of stories. This man has sat behind the kit and played some of the greatest spots during the '60s and '70s. He continues to wave the flag of his mot

MMHP Season 6 Ep:15--Sharrie Williams--The Princess of Rockin Gospel Blues!

Welcome to our FIFTH YEAR here at the MMHP in the 989!    After storming into 2026, we are not letting our foot off the gas! The Princess Of Rockin' Gospel Blues hersel

MMHP Season 6 Ep:14--Drew Abbott Silver Bullet To The Third Power Part 2 of 2

We are kicking the year off right--Live Bullet and Nine Tonight rip your ears off. Not just because of Seger, but because of the guitarist Drew Abbott. You have him to th

MMHP Season 6 Ep:13--Drew Abbott Silver Bullet To The Third Power Part 1 of 2

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO OUR MMHP989 LISTENING FAMILY!!    We are kicking the year off right--Live Bullet and Nine Tonight rip your ears off. Not just because of Seger, but be

MMHP Season 6 Ep:12--Chuck Bartels: Detroit's Humble Bass Ace To The Masses Part 2 of 2

Chances are you've heard this low-end thumper in your bass woofers, or have seen him perform around Michigan (as well as the world). He's performed with various national

MMHP Season 6 Ep:11--Chuck Bartels: Detroit's Humble Bass Ace To The Masses Part 1 of 2

Chances are you've heard this low-end thumper in your bass woofers, or have seen him perform around Michigan (as well as the world). He's performed with various national