Welcome to Sun Studios, where one night, four future musical legends made history. Million Dollar Quartet tells their story and runs through May 17, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. We all have that one artist or band we wish we could have seen live. Can you imagine being in a room with the Father of Rockabilly, the King of Rock ‘n Roll, The Killer, and The Man in Black? With a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and the … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Relive Rock ‘n Roll History with ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
April 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Million Dollar Quartet rocks ‘n rolls into Meadow Brook Theatre
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The 1956 jam session-inspired musical runs April 22 through May 17, 2026 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For one day in 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley held an impromptu jam session that would go down in history. Through Million Dollar Quartet, audiences get to drop in and hear the songs and stories they shared. Million Dollar Quartet, with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and the original concept … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, What Type of Music Makes You Happy?
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Now that live music has started again, I was curious what sort of music do you like? And do you plan on attending a concert soon? Thanks, Hattie Harmony Dear Hattie Harmony, Years ago, someone asked me if I sing or play an instrument. Personally, I think the acoustics in my shower is wonderful and therefore, make me sound like Bing Crosby. My family, on the other hand, is less appreciative of my talents. Once, when someone asked Mrs. Crabby what part I sing, she … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Do You Still Listen to Records?
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, I see this year’s theme for Rochester Posed is “Album Covers.” Since the graphic includes a record, it got me wondering if you’re a fan of vinyl. Records seem to be all the rage these days. Thanks! Gary Gramophone Dear Gary Gramophone, Ain’t it funny how things become popular again? Shoot. I can remember when CDs were the ‘it’ thing in the late 1980s. Throw away your records! You want this smaller, newer fandangled thing. And I’ll admit, CDs were pretty cool. A lot … [Read more...]
