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Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989

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Mar 19, 2026

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 Cult and Kiss concerts, exposing and formulating the Motor City music scene to what we all know today. Benny played the clubs, halls, theaters, from...


Mar 5, 2026

 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 mothership The Sunday Funnies. 

   From the Dearborn/Detroit area, Helco was a prominent drummer in the early days of Michigan's rock scene. He was even...