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03-12-2007, 11:51 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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| '96 Tears' singer loses home, pets in fire; seeks help from fans I saw this in my Observor & Eccentric Newspaper; Article published Mar 8, 2007 '96 Tears' singer loses home, pets in fire; seeks help from fans In small nightclubs around the country, musicians and bar owners are organizing fund-raisers to help Michigan singer Question Mark, the man whose band created the number one hit song 96 Tears. Question Mark lost everything -- his house, four of his seven Yorkshire Terriers, his gold records and more in a fire on Jan. 9. Question Mark, who lives in Vienna Township north of Flint, didn't have insurance. And, even though 96 Tears is part of American culture and receives continuous airplay, he and the band The Mysterians, do not receive royalties. The band has been together since the early 1960s, and has never split up. The friendly, eccentric singer rarely turns down a request to perform at benefits for other people, and now, he needs a hand. He was in the house when the electrical fire started and scrambled through flames to save as many of his dogs as possible before smoke overcame him. His gold records and memorabilia from his career are all gone, including items like a postcard signed by Dick Clark. To help Michigan's beloved singer, a few musical benefits have already happened in the Detroit area and more are planned for Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Columbus, Ohio. The benefits aren't big. Admissions are just $5 or $10, and without a home, he needs much more. Send donations to the address listed below through the Internet or regular mail. A LITTLE HISTORY In the 1960s, Question Mark & The Mysterians were considered ahead of their time because of the catchy organ hooks in songs like 96 Tears. Years later the band Smashmouth achieved success with Question Mark's Can't Get Enough of You Baby. The band played its first gigs in 1964 in Adrian. The song 96 Tears has been cool since 1962 with young bands today still doing remakes of it. The Mysterians still perform at festivals and small events. Wild frontman Question Mark (actually spelled "?") cultivated an aura of mystery by never appearing in public without a pair of wraparound sunglasses. And he says he was born on Mars, lived with dinosaurs in past lives and talks to voices from the future. All of this makes Question Mark the interesting performer who, despite hardships of lack-of-insurance and no royalties, still calls his life a blessing. And he refuses to feel let down. Another fund-raiser is scheduled for Friday, March 30 at the Magic Bag where performing bands are Nathaniel Mayer, Thee Hysteric Narcotics, Fortune & Maltese, The Fondas, The Meltdowns, The Avatars, Outrageous Cherry, The Space Heaters and more. The Question Mark Fire Relief Benefit is a heartfelt tribute by area bands that have played with, and have been influenced by Question Mark & The Mysterians, according to Willy Wilson at the Magic Bag. Send via the Internet at www.96tears.net or regular mail. Checks should be made to: Question Mark, P.O. Box 96, Clio, Michigan 48420.
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