Category Archives: Rock nr Roll Palace

Ann Delisi WDET – Leo Early Grande Interview audio

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

If you didn’t catch it live on September 24, listen below to my interview with the lovely, super cool and knowledgeable radio host and Deejay Ann Delisi.  Then, if you enjoy Ann Delisi’s Essential Music on WDET as I do, be sure … Continue reading →

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John Sinclair and the Psychedelic Rangers

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

As John Sinclair turns 75 today October 2, 2016 I was reminded of this story and picture that did not make the book. Sinclair was a master organizer and the Psychedelic Rangers was a group he put together to help … Continue reading →

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On the Floor 1968 – The Grande Ballroom

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

Not every image of the 100’s I collected for the book was good enough to published. There are of course, many shots of the talent on stage taken throughout the years. However there are precious few that were taken with … Continue reading →

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Wayne Cochran – Grande Ballroom 1968

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

The regulars that Friday night in June of ’68 thought that perhaps a wedding band had gotten lost and was now setting up on the stage of the Grande. The polished shoes and tuxedos sure didn’t look promising and some … Continue reading →

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Part VII: Two If by Sea ’68

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

Beginning in late ’67 Russ Gibb began to work with out of town agents to book a number of British bands. By 1968 a prime example was the Jeff Beck Group featuring Rod Stewart. Here is a photo of the … Continue reading →

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Leo Early on Ann Delisi’s Essential Music – WDET 9-24-16

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

Catch author Leo Early talking about “The Grande Ballroom Detroit’s Rock n Roll Palace” on Ann Delisi’s Essential Music show, WDET FM 101.9 Detroit Saturday September 24 – 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. “Ann is one of Detroit’s most respected and knowledgeable music … Continue reading →

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Tim Buckley – Grande 1967

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

“One of the first acts to be featured from beyond the Midwest region was Tim Buckley, a favorite of Grande audiences and Uncle Russ.” For more.. get the book!

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Grande Artifact 96v – The Vase

Posted on September 20, 2016 by

Some images and captures did not make the book. One in particular was “the Grande Vase” Artifact 96v. There were apparently a number of these installed throughout the building. Russ Gibb explained. “One night two kids had gotten too drunk or … Continue reading →

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Grande Partners and Staff

Posted on September 18, 2016 by

“In the book I’ve documented a number of partners and staff from the Grande. These are the workers and volunteers that made the Grande run and each show an experience.” – Leo Early Clyde Blair – Light show artist (photo:Clyde … Continue reading →

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Part VI: Give the People What They Want

Posted on September 17, 2016 by

“”Give the People What They Want” is an old showbiz adage. The start of 1967 saw Russ Gibb seeking to learn the tastes of his audiences and to book accordingly.” “As a means to increase attendance, free passes were laid … Continue reading →

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