Rich Tupica cut his teeth on all styles of Michigan music. When his heart headed into journalism, Rich took courses in Mid-Michigan at Delta College, eventually landing at the Lansing City Pulse. Becoming a music archeologist, heading into old headlines at the library, backed with Microfiche browsing, Tupica began collecting. Eventually writing the most detailed Big Star biography on the late Chris Bell, Tupica wasted no time getting into other projects and became a go-to person for background information on Michigan rock.

From producing the Nolan Strong and the Diablos tribute album 'Daddy Rockin' Strong' and side jobs as a PR agent to former other 'big' stars, Tupica is in a class of his own. Now living in California, his Bob Seger collection and detailed memories of Michigan music history is unlike anyone else's. We were grateful to have him stop at his old stomping grounds in the Tri-Cities on a trip home to visit from California in fall of 2025. This Part 2 of 2 continues with stories about Timmothy (Timm Ward's underground album from the '70s) to Bob Edmund (lost folk), Rich continues to dive into the past to bring us lost treasures. Bob Seger, Third Man Records, Andre Williams, Dr. Ross, ABKCO/Cameo Parkway, Buddy Holly--Rich dives headlong into his process and his findings. Go tune in NOW!

Rich Tupica cut his teeth on all styles of Michigan music. When his heart headed into journalism, Rich took courses in Mid-Michigan at Delta College, eventually landing at the Lansing City Pulse. Becoming a music archeologist, heading into old headlines at the library, backed with Microfiche browsing, Tupica began collecting. Eventually writing the most detailed Big Star biography on the late Chris Bell, Tupica wasted no time getting into other projects and became a go-to person for background information on Michigan rock.

From producing the Nolan Strong and the Diablos tribute album 'Daddy Rockin' Strong' and side jobs as a PR agent to former other 'big' stars, Tupica is in a class of his own. Now living in California, his Bob Seger collection and detailed memories of Michigan music history is unlike anyone else's. We were grateful to have him stop at his old stomping grounds in the Tri-Cities on a trip home to visit from California in fall of 2025. This Part 1 of 2 will take you, the listener, into a deep dive on Michigan Music History. And it doesn't hurt if you are a Big Star fan as well...tune in NOW!

Don Hessell makes a return visit to the MMHP to give a rundown on all the music, shows & movies that are making noise in Bay City for the big 20th Anniversary weekend Sept. 24-27. If These Walls Could Rock, Marblehead Morning and Peeping Todd are some of his standout movies. Another movie kicking off the fest Thursday night will be Crystal Cross--director and bandleader Richie Follin will meet with a q&a AS WELL AS perform at Old City Hall right after with his band Guards.

Friday nights energy set will be at the Masonic Temple, courtesy of the band Megasound!

Saturday's lineup at the Jefferson Building that has hosted the Saturday night music going on three years now. Dogface, Snorkeler, and Ducks LTD. are the 2026 features. As Don suggests, "Propulsion Jangle pop!," will be heard!

Tune in to hear all about the choices, films and the party that Hells Half Mile delivers to Michigan, straight out of Bay City for a massive 20th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you Don for the update! See you there...