• Johnny's been filming a documentary for PBS.....he says "long ways to go". A great time with Johnny Bee and myself, original members of Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels and the Rockets, jamming it up inside Harpo’s Concert Arena during the filming of a feature PBS documentary. Historical, personified!
• Read what Jim McCarty has to say about it on Facebook.

• Johnny's playing at The Detroit Historical Museum for The Don Was Concert Of Colors. On Stage from L. To R. is Mike Smith, Tino Gross, Johnny Bee Badanjek, Don Was, Garret Bielanic.

• New painting by Johnny
• JOE'S CIGARETTES
  ACRYLIC AND PENCIL ON 100% RAG PAPER.
  20" X 30"
  DATE: 2024
  ARTIST: JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK
  PHOTO BY ERIC LAW AT SHOOT MY ART.

• Friday, July 19th, join us at the Concert of Colors - Motor City Burning - John Lee Hooker to MC5

• MC5 A Tribute To Gig in Ann Arbor. Join us Saturday, June 8th at the Blind Pig.

• New painting by Johnny
• MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
  ACRYLIC AND PENCIL ON VELLUM SURFACE PAPER.
  19" X 24" SKETCH
  DATE: 2024
  ARTIST: JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK PHOTO BY ERIC LAW OF SHOOT MY ART

• Garret Bielanic, Lead Guitar. Johnny Bee Badanjek, Drums. Jonathan Scott, Bass.

• Johnny did a TV show that'll be on PBS this coming Spring. It was a cooking show, and they wanted him to play the drums on it. He told them he usually doesn't play without a band. He asked them where's the first show going to be and they said, The Ortonville Fire Station. He told them he wrote a song called "FIRE ENGINE MAN" he sang it to them, and they loved it. He said, If you pay for my guitar player we can play it as a band. So, Garret Bielanic came out and played guitar on it, and the Chef had a bass player friend play bass on my song. After they played, he helped cook in the kitchen. Garret Bielanic's also played on both of The Alice Cooper Albums and Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets, and The Jack Douglas produced album Rock Spell album with The Detroit Youth Choir. Check out the video here!!

• The Detroit Youth Choir have new show on Disney called Choir! Check it out here on YouTube!

• This is a great quote by QuestLove!

• "I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERYBODY TO EDO RAMEN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2023. I WILL BE HAVING AN ART SHOW WITH MANY GECLEE PRINTS AND SOME ORIGINALS IN THE HOUSE. MARCIE BOLEN WILL BE SPINNING THE JAMS. STARTS AT 7:00PM. COME ON UP AND ENJOY SOME DINNER AND DRINKS AND ART! THANKS TO OWNERS GREG & EDDIE.....GET THE CURRY CHICKEN READY!" ART MOVES THE SPIRIT!" Johnny Bee

October 2023

July 2023

March 2023

• A very gracious blog from photographer Ken Settle! Check out Ken's Facebook page.

February 2023

• Pine Knob found in This 1980 Concert Guide shows not only WHO was happening in the Detroit Music Scene from all over the World yet , all about where they made Music and all of the Concert Venues including seating charts.
  
  The article in Magazine about Pine Knob is all about our Detroit Hometown Boys THE ROCKETS

• Great interview with Iggy, talking about the early days of the Detroit music scene, and then David Bowie. He gave Johnny a great shoutout near the beginning. Talked about Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels.

January 2023

• Up for 6 Grammy's!! Golden Buzzer: Detroit Youth Choir's Performance Brings Terry Crews to Tears! | AGT: All-Stars 2023

October 2022

• Alice Cooper was in town for Detroit Comic Con. Drew had a little chat with Alice.

• Rockspell featuring Detroit Youth Choir. Produced by our own legend Jack Douglas. Rockspell features the greatness of Detroit Youth Choir with musicians Johnny Bee Badanjek, Jimmie Bones, Garret Bielaniec, Paul Randolph. Click here to listen!
  

September 2022

• Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets are playing this weekend at Arts, Beats, & Eats, Saturday September 3, at 6:00PM on The Soaring Eagle Stage!
• Here's a SPACED OUT Rockin' JAM/Video from Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets straight out the Funk Bunker, that's sure to get ya FLYIN'.... FLYING SAUCER MAN !

• Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets are playing this weekend Saturday July 2, at 7:00PM on The Soaring Eagle Stage!"
• YouTube: Sister Mojo--Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets--Funky D Records 2021
• Download and listen to Hoo LaLa from the 2022 Detroit Music Awards !

Posted from Facebook page of Bob Krause:

The new album Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets. "Arc Of The Sweeping Sky" came out on November 15 2021. The album is on over 250 download sites around the world and getting some rave reviews. CDs and T-shirts are available for purchase at funkydrecords.com. The Band will start playing shows in the new year! BEE

The album cover artwork Stanley Mouse.

I want to thank Johnny Bee Badanjek and Tino Gross for their efforts and Frank Pettis for providing the majority of the photos.����

• Jimmie Bones Facebook: The powerful, healing, beauty of music. A few more photos and video clips from the ‘ROCKSPELL’ sessions. The incredible Detroit Youth Choir sounding so great on the Stevie Wonder song ‘As’. Jack Douglas is producing a project that I am so proud to be a part of along with my brothers Garret Bielaniec, Johnny Bee Badanjek, and Paul Randolph and this insanely talented choir. Hats off to Susan Michelson, Howard and Robin Schwartz, Chris Breest and everyone at Plymouth Rock Recording Company for making this happen to benefit the Dick Wagner "Remember The Child" Fund

• One of Johnny's favorite pics. Jimmie Bones, Johnny Bee Badanjek, and Producer Jack Douglas!

• Artist Spotlight: Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets
  
  Name: Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets

  Line up: Johnny "Bee" Badanjek, vocals and drums; Jimmie Bones, keys; Garret Bielaniec, guitar; Mike Marshall, bass.

  Sound: Rock 'n' roll

  History: How much time do you have? Badanjek alone goes back decades in the Detroit rock scene as a drummer, and has performed and recorded with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter and many more. Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets is his first solo project. The Murder Hornets' first order of business was to record a 12-song album, "Arc of the Sweeping Sky," produced by Detroit musician Tino Gross and released on his Funky D Records.

• DOUG Talks to the Legendary JOHNNY BEE about His New Solo Album - Johnny Bee Badanjek talks about his new LP, working with Alice Cooper , going out with the band live and other great Rock and Roll stories from a Detroit Rock Legend ! WOW

• Oakland Press: Legendary Detroit drummer steps out front with first solo album

• New painting by Johnny
• THE SALT OF THE EARTH (HOMAGE TO PATTY IZZO).
  GESSO, PENCIL, AND ACRYLIC ON CANVAS.
  36" X 72"
  DATE: FEBRUARY 4,- APRIL 9, 2021

• Sister Mojo--Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets--Funky D Records 2021
• The new album will drop on November 15th. This is a pre-paid sample for listeners if they wanna buy early.

• Added to Johnny's Discography page.  Two Alice Cooper albums:
  • Alice Cooper - Breadcrumbs
    Released on September 13, 2020 on Alive Records
  • Alice Cooper - The Detroit Stories Album
    Released on February 26, 2021 on Alive Records.

• At CBC Canada - Alice Cooper on new album Detroit Stories and why rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead

• Check out Alice Cooper - Detroit Stories - Pattaya Mail

• Check out Facebook article "30 years ago Nils Lofgren in Europe"

• The press hate Detroit Stories..  NOT !! More press at this link.
  
• Here's a better pic of Garret on the front page!
• A great interview with the Secret Weapon Garret Bielanic, he played lead guitar on the Alice Cooper album! This is from Howell, Michigan paper!
• GRAMMY.COM - Alice Cooper On 'Wayne's World,' Mixing With Motown & The Musical Heritage Of Detroit
• EXPLICA .CO - Intensely | Alice Cooper: the godfather of shock rock is back – News, Sports, Gossip, Columns
• AV Club  - We’re not worthy of Alice Cooper answering our 11 Questions
• Flood Magazine - In Conversation: Alice Cooper Talks “Detroit Stories” and Being the Prodigal Son of the Motor City
• We couldn't have done this without you, Minions. You are worthy.
• Billboard - Alice Cooper's 'Detroit Stories' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart By Keith Caulfield
• Germany - The Sick Things have spoken!!
• NME -  Interview.  " The Godfather of Shock Rock himself on new album 'Detroit Stories', shocking the establishment and why rock isn't dead after all"
• England Doubledecker Bus Promote DETROIT STORIES
• Metro Times Story about Alice!
• Alice Cooper and Architects are 2nd and 3rd in the UK
• Detroit was a city in love with tough, bombastic music, and the band found a thrilled fanbase.

More Cool Links about the new Alice Cooper CD:

• Alice Cooper by the Rock and Roll Channel
• The Oakland Press: Alice Cooper tells 'Detroit Stories' on his hometown-loving new album
• Paul Randolf (Facebook): This is a day of celebration
• A nice shout out from Alice and Producer Bob Ezrin!
• The Detroit Free Press Today
• Alice Cooper tells 'Detroit Stories' on his hometown

• It was tribal and sexual': Alice Cooper on the debauchery of Detroit rock

• RELEASED TODAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  ALICE COOPER DETROIT STORIES
• Check out these Alice Coopers interviews about his new album Detroit Stories!

• Alice Cooper Returns to His Roots on New Album, ‘Detroit Stories’
  • Cool Facebook Post 1
  • Cool Facebook Post 2
  • Cool Facebook Post 3
  • Cool Facebook Post 4
  • Cool Facebook Post "Splat Gallery" 5
  • Cool Facebook Post Alice Cooper Page 6

• The second new single is out from Detroit Stories album, Brand-NEW ALICE COOPER Music - Download "Our Love Will Change The World" + "Rock & Roll" NOW
  • YouTube
  • All Access (account needed)
  • Spotify

• Read about the new Alice Cooper CD Detroit Stories, here at Land Shark Promotions. Bee is drummer on this album!

• Alice Cooper "Rock & Roll" - Official Visualizer - New album DETROIT STORIES out February 26  Watch on YouTube

• Check out the New Alice Cooper video on YouTube
  • https://youtu.be/wmkf57yffT0

• November 19, 2020 - Some articles about Alice's new album " Detroit Stories" coming out at the end of February! He put out the single "Rock & Roll" last Friday night! 
  • https://ultimateclassicrock.com
  • https://www.detroitnews.com
  • https://www.punknews.org
    

• Couple of new paintings by Johnny
  • EPITAPH (COVID LOCKDOWN)
    ACRYLIC ON CANSON AIR BRUSHED COATED ACID FREE PAPER.
    3 PANEL TRIPTYCH 57" X 72"
    DATE: APRIL 25- AUGUST-16, 2020
    ARTIST: JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK
  • THE BEE KEEPER
    ACRYLIC ON CANVAS.
    36" X 72"
    2019
    ARTIST: JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK

• Couple of screengrabs from Fretprints article
•        click to view larger

• This article is from Vintage Guitar Player Magazine featuring Lead Guitar Player from the Sixties. I just happen to be in the picture they used of of Jim McCarty. I think I was 16 or17 years old!

• The Rockets playing a Live Radio Simulcast from The Cleveland Agora Ballroom in 1978. There over a hundred radio stations across the country all tuned in at the same time. it was an exciting night!  Check it out here!

• WAY BACK WEDNESDAY  - The Detroit Band Featuring Mitch Ryder! L. To R. Steve (The Deacon) Hunter, Lead guitar. Mitch Ryder, Vocals, Johnny Bee Badanjek, Drums. John Sauter, Bass. Boot Hill, Piano. Mark Mango, Lead Guitar. Dirty Ed Okalski, Congas. Standing out front of the original Creem Magazine Offices down on Cass Avenue.

• The Pandemic single is out now "Hanging by a thread!" by Alice Cooper single.  Watch the Vid Here on FB

• Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels shopping in New York City at The Village Squire! You have to dress em up!
• Ron Domilici:  Visiting a local New York City haberdahery in 1966, Mitch Ryder and Johnny Bee Badanjek...at the time both musicians were performing with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. That's Johnny Bee on the left side of the other shot smiling (just his profile). I first thought Joe Kubert was also in the right-side photo...but looking at other shots of him I'm not sure (UPDATE: It's Joe). I could be wrong of course. The band spent a few years living in New York City. In 1967 Mitch would leave the group and begin his short-lived solo career.

  New York City photos by Don Paulsen.

• Full band Performance shot with the Legendary guitarist, Dennis Coffey-This first Episode #1 was filmed by Emmy Award Winner Tony D'Annunzio for the upcoming show 'Six Degrees with Tino G' and will be airing on PBS in March-Stay tuned for updates and announcements
• Check out this trailer of the new show on NPR. It'll be shown on March 21st.  6 Degrees with Tino G trailer

• Friday, Feb 21st, Sean Forbes show at Third Man Records that Tino and I are gonna play some tunes on.  Join us!

• Chrissie Hynde was only 16 when she first went to see Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels at an amusement park.  She met the band and could not stop talking about them.  Check out this video to hear what Chrissie says.

• Cool article at the FREEP with Alice Cooper and Jack White, and Kirk Gibson!

• L. To R. Johnny Bee Badanjek, Paul Randolph, Garrett Bielaniec, Wayne Kramer, Producer Bob Ezrin, Alice Cooper!

• Celebrating John Sinclair's 70th Bday at Pj's Lager House.  Jim McCarty, Laith Al-Saadi, and Johnny Bee Badanjek!

• Johnny wrote this for his friend Eddie Money:
  This was a heartbreaker. I knew it was coming, but when it finally does and you hear about on the TV. It still hurts. Prayers and condolences to Eddie's wife and his kids. We've know each other for over forty years, playing shows and hanging out after gigs. Anytime The Rockets would play San Francisco for Bill Graham, Eddie would always come by and hang out. The wildman. He started out as a New York City Police Officer for a couple of years. Then he switched to drums. He said, after he heard "Devil With A Blue Dress" he decided to become a lead singer.
• It was the right move. Eddie had that easy going swagger on stage with a great voice and he found success. I'll save the stories for later. I love you and already miss you, Eddie! May you rest in peace! Reach for the stars brother! Reach for the stars!

• Howling Diablos + Reefermen
  ONE NIGHT ONLY!
  Sat. Aug 24th
  UP NORTH!
  in the Big Pavilion, Gaylord, MI

• ARTS, BEATS, AND EATS FRIDAY NIGHT August 30TH! DANCE PARTY ON THE ROCK STAGE!

• Another great photo backstage after the Alice Cooper Concert!

• Alice Cooper's drummer Glen Sobel & Johnny Bee Badanjek at DTE Energy Theater. After show photo by Mary Cobra.

• Just announced: New Alice Cooper EP "The Breadcrumbs" coming September 13, 2019
• With Johnny "Bee" Badanjek, Mark Farne, Wayne Kramer, Paul Randolph and Mick Collins

• Here's a photo of Billy Lee And The Rivieras playing in Detroit before they moved to New York City and with a name change became Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels!

• This was from a TV Show shot in Hollywood with many groups and singers. Mitch Ryder - Devil With The Blue Dress Good Golly Miss Molly.

• Its Michigan Rib Fest Time !! July 4 thru 7th.
  
  July 6th! Also The Muggs The Beggars The StompRockets -with Tino G & Johnny Bee Canterbury Park Lake Orion 8:45PM
  
  July 7th! Also, you can check out The Kenny Parker Band featuring Jim McCarty And Johnny Bee Badanjek. Canterbury Park Lake Orion 4:45PM
  
  
  
• Here's the band line up schedule.

Michigan Rib Fest 2019 Band Lineup. (*Subject to change)
Full event details at MichiganRibFest.com

July 4
8:30 to 10pm Supercrunch (Grateful Dead Tribute)
7:15 to 8:15pm The Refeermen
6 to 7pm Ricky Rat Pack
4:00 to 5:45 Mark Reitenga & Bobby East

July 5
8 to 10pm Melvin Davis: Detroit's Soul Ambassador & The Rockmill R&B Band
6:45 to 7:45 Tosha Owens
5:30 to 6:30 Jeremy Porter & The Tucos

July 6
8:45 to 10pm Robert Bradley
7:30 to 8:30 The Muggs
6:15 to 7:15 The Beggars
5 to 6 The Stomp Rockets
*4 to 4:45 Tino G's Dumpster Machine (could move to Sunday)

July 7
6 to 8pm Rattlesnake Shake: a tribute to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac
4:45 to 5:45 Kenny Parker Band
3:30 to 4:30 The Candy Band

June 2019

• Bee's outfit is displayed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio.
• This is Johnny's original Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels outfit from 1964 in The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame! Johnny also lent them a poster from one of their famous Ballrooms. It has Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels, The Shadows Of Knight, and The McCoys on the poster. That's hanging right behind his clothes!
• Photo kindly sent to Johnny by Marion Miele Christiansen

• If you can, pic up  copy of the Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine:
  
  Per Johnny:  I wish I could send the pages inside, they show all the musicians who paint or draw. there's a great little story on me and three paintings on the inside. This is the Cover painting that Robert Whitehall the owner and publisher of the magazine did.
  

• On August 2nd, Detroit musicians show their visual side at The Detroit Artist's Market.

• Here's a video of Jimmie Bones And His Snakebit Wanderers along with Bee on the drums, in Lake Orion playing Bo Diddley's "Can't Judge A Book By Lookin' At The Cover!"

• Jimmie Bones and the Snakebit Wanderers are very excited to perform next Saturday, June 22 at Helluva Fest 2019 and check this deal out!!!!!
  YOU ASKED for IT - SO they ARE Giving it to YOU! $20 "CREEK" wristbands for Friday Night June 21st at Helluva Fest. Wristbands are good for 7 pm - 11 pm at Hell Creek Ranch in Hell, Michigan to see the last 3 bands of the night, including Ty Stone, Joe Jaber, and Cloud Hoppers!
  OR
  Saturday night June 22nd at Helluva Fest. Wristbands good for 7pm - 11pm at Hell Creek Ranch to see CRUD. Jimmie Bones and the Snakebit Wanderers, and The Lows.
  PAYPAL HELLUVAFEST2019@gmail.com to order your "CREEK" passes (must PAY TO FRIENDS & PAY FEE). Indicate date & names. Passes will be at the gate in your name Friday or Saturday Night!

• Direct from Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band...JIMMIE BONES and his band, The Snakebit Wanderers featuring legendary rock drummer, Johnny "Bee" Badanjek (Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter, and The Rockets) Friday, June 21 @ Bikefest on the Grand -- Conestoga Campground -- Coopersville, MI.
• Check out the YouTube Vid here

• Bee was interviewed by Retro Kimmer's Blog on June 6, 2019, check it out here.

April 2019

• Bee went to the Detroit Free Press opening at The Fillmore! Took part in the film about Barry Kramer who was the publisher of Creem Magazine and also the manager of The Detroit Band Featuring Mitch Ryder. Dave Marsh, Lester Bangs, Ed Ward, Ben Edmonds, all great writers.

• Check out this video of Bee and Jimmie Bones - Think Ya Wanna Know My Name (Live).  

March 2019

• Bee's been in the recording studio Alice Cooper, Wayne Kramer from The MC5, Mark Farner from Grand Funk, Paul Randolph on bass, Garrett Bielaniec on guitar, and Amp Fiddler on Keyboards. Along with Producer Bob Ezrin.
• Check out this Billboard Magazine Article saying what Alice has in store this year. 

• Johnny's playing a show with Jimmie Bones. Kid Rock's keyboard player from Twisted Brown Trucker Band up in Bay City! Saturday, Feb 23rd, Check out Info Here!

• Check out this fabulous painting by Johnny Bee "ERASING A COBRA WITH THE MOON ON A STRING".  Mary Cobra was out on the road with her band The Detroit Cobras opening for MC50 Tour.

• A big shot out of thanks to Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins who let me jam with them one afternoon while hanging in Detroit and playing a gig at TMR. Couple pics oft of that afternoon on Blue Arrow Records!

• Check this out!!  'Still Kickin'-John Sinclair-Funky D Records .
  Don Was (4 tracks), Dave McMurray, Brother Wayne Kramer (MC5) , Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan's Band), Jimmie Bones, Kenny Olson, Jeff Grand, Kymberli Wright, Erik Gustafson, Harmonica Shah, Johnny Bee Badanjek and many others...You can download or get a CD right here:

• Oct 28th: I had the pleasure of meeting two great drummers last night. Brendan Canty from Fugazi and Matt Cameron, from Pearl Jam and Soundgarden! They were both laying down that Motor-city beat playing behind Wayne Kramer out on the MC50 Tour! The band was smoking last night Kickin' out all the jams! The Detroit Cobras were also on the tour and they sounded great doin they soul songs. I was hanging backstage with Brendan and Wayne Kramer, while we watched opening band Easy Action with John Brannon, who was screaming his jams to a jumpin' crowd. Somehow we got to talking about James Brown's drummers, and we started telling stories. many of James' drummers were from New Orleans. Hot Damn Baby! Jump back! The MC50 Tour now heads to Europe for twenty five Shows. So heads up people! Check it out if you get a chance. Much love and safe travels. And thanks to Mary Cobra who took this picture!

• The Chatty Patty Paula Walla Talk Talk Show was live with Johnny last Monday. Go to this link to view and listen!!

• Come out to see Johnny Bee, Tino G along with Robert Bradley and more at the OktoBEER Festival in Ferndale, Saturday, Oct 6th.

• Robert Bradley-Close up and personal...
  This Friday - Sept 14 at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion
  RARE Appearance! Limited Seating-Get Tix now:
  www.20frontstreet.com

• Howling Diablos are playing Saturday night September 1st at Arts, Beats and Eats backing up Robert Bradley. 9:30 pm on the Rock Stage!

• Detroit WDIV Channel 4 just made a short film on Robert Bradley!  Check it out here
  

• We'll be hitting' it again at Pig N Whiskey in Ferndale SAT July 14 - 6PM-ROBERT BRADLEY!
  Thanks Metro Times

• Check this video out.... Its Bee telling a true story about Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels playing with Bo Diddley in New York City and eating a bunch of ribs after the show

• One for the history books. Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels in Central Park, New York City. 1967!
  
  Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels, 1967
  James L. Ferraro

• The Motor City Muscle Show which The Rockets are playing on in August on the 17th, 18th and the 19th with all these other groups. There will be seven stages. See The Rockets on Saturday Night August 18th in Hart Plaza!

• The Legendary Robert Bradley - Rib Fest Royal Oak -July 7
  Also appearing-Tino Gs Dumpster Machine!! — with Erik Gustafson, Mo Hollis, Dave McMurray and Johnny Bee Badanjek.
  
  Bee says: 
  " Come out and hear Robert sing all the hits!....The Governor! Susie Got A Baby! Share My Dream! California! Comin' down! 24 Robbers! Friday Night July 7th! Hot Damn Baby! It's The Michigan Rib Festival in downtown Royal Oak!"

• Here's a little clip from last Friday's show with Jimmie Bones and The Snakebit Wanderers at 20 Front Street in Downtown Lake Orion!

• Johnny will be playing a few shows with Jimmie Bones, Kid Rock's keyboard player next weekend, June 22 and 23rd, here the link for the 22nd show in Lake Orion. Bay City is set for Saturday, 23rd.

• This COOL Funky D Sampler CD will be available at SOLO Records in Royal Oak (limited edition) this Saturday 4-21 for Record Store Day! Pick one up and hear AWESOME Funky D artists like Robert Bradley, Jimmie Bones, Horse Cave Trio, Tino G, Kenny Brown & Little Freddie King, plus a Brand New Collaboration from John Sinclair and Mississippi Slide Wizard Kenny Brown (RL Burnside)...WHOA! Don't Miss Out on these Treats! Special Record Store Day Funky D Sampler CD!

• Check out this Robert Bradley for NPR & WDET Tiny Desk Concert video on Facebook

• Monday, February 19, 2018.
  CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE, Royal Oak  Bee attended the concert and hook up with a couple of his mates, including Carmine Rojas, Earl Slick, and Bernard Fowler.  The band did David proud.

• Join the Howling Diablos at Callahan's for one last gig before the bar closes.  Saturday, March 3rd 8pm!

• Join the Howling Diablos at PJ's Lager House, Sunday, Feb 11th 7pm
  we're celebrating Robert Bradley's Birthday

• Howling Diablos new C.D. Record Release Party is Friday Night November 17th at Callahan's. Join us in the celebration!!
• Must be 21+ to attend.
  This is a GENERAL ADMISSION event.
  Funky D Records is proud to announce the long-awaited and highly anticipated release of “Down In The Bend” by Detroit’s legendary vocalist and nationally known recording artist, Robert Bradley. Produced and co-written by Tino Gross, the album features Don Was, Dave McMurray, Jimmie Bones,Johnny ‘Bee’ Badanjek, Erik Gustafson, Bobby East, Jeff Fowlkes, Carlton Washington, Kymberli Wright, Beth Wilusz, Jeff Grand, the Funky D Horns, and more.
  Kenny Brown is best-known as RL Burnside’s ’Adopted Son’ for his lifetime of tutelage under the legendary bluesman and received critical acclaim both his 2003 Fat Possum release “Stingray” and 2008 “Meet Ya At The Bottom” on Funky D Records.
  Kenny appeared in the film, ‘Black Snake Moan’ with Samuel Jackson, and is regarded as the King of Slide Guitar from North Mississippi Hill Country and for his annual blues festival there.

• Rockets scheduled to perform at the Token Lounge
  Saturday, Dec. 30th!!

• Howling Diablos - Horse Cave Trio C.D. just came out on September 22nd on Funky "D" Records. The band recorded one of my songs "Fix Of Love" and I'm playing drums on the song.
  
  Added to my Discography page!

• Bee:  I went to Pj's Lager House yesterday to see Pegi Young, Neil's ex-wife. She sings and plays guitar. The band is called Pegi Young And The Survivors! She has a great band with her from Muscle Shoals and Fame Studio's. Here's a great pic of Me & Spooner Oldham, He's played on all those great Aretha Franklin tunes and Bob Dylan, and many Neil Young songs and tours. It was nice seeing Spooner again and having a chat. Phil Jones from Tom Petty on drums and Calvin Holly on guitar who played with Little Richard for twenty years. And Shonna on bass from the band Drive By Truckers. It was a wonderful time seeing old friends. God bless. Bee

• 7 new paintings added to Bee's Gallery, check them out.
  • LES FEEMES DE DETROIT
  • BLACK DOG CARRYING THE MOON ON HIS BACK
  • THE GARDEN OF MY MOTHER IN HRASTOVICA (YUGOSLAVIA)
  • 42 DAYS OF SLUMBER
  • THE ARTIST'S SHOES
  • GAUGUIN'S PARADISE REMEMBERED
  • THE AGE OF CONSENT
  • THE 12 STATIONS OF THE CROSS
   

• Howling Diablos with the Funky D Horns, ARTS BEATS & EATS, Sat. Sept 2nd 9:30 pm  JOIN US !

• Grande Allstars, Callahan's Music Hall.  Friday, Sept. 22nd, 8 pm.  Tickets available at:  https://atcallahans.com/event-ticketing

• Join the ROCKETS at Campus Martius Park opening for Eddie Money on Friday Night July 28th. It's a free show for all the folks.

• Howling Diablos, FRI & SAT April 7 & 8, Funky D Review at Callahans

• Read Johnny 's Facebook post upon hearing about Chuck Berry's death on March 19th, 2017.  
• Also, check out Linda Lexy's post on Facebook with a video of Johnny talking about Chuck Berry

• Detroit Rock and Roll Magazine JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK: THE DETROIT WHEELS BACK UP CHUCK BERRY!  check it out!

• A NEW FEATURE MICHIGAN DOCUMENTARY
  
  For Immediate Release
  
  2/1/2017 Flint, Michigan (click on image for PDF)

• Callahan's Friday, March 31st
  
  Grande ALL STARS, including Johnny Bee

• Poster for the 3rd Annual Dick Wagner Remember The Child Memorial at The Motor City Casino, Detroit.  More at the Facebook Event page

• Celebrate New Years Eve with the Howling Diablos & Reefermen at the Emerald Theatre

• Howling Diablos at Callahans November 4th Gig

• The Grande Ballroom 50th Anniversary Show poster October 8th show.

• Check out Youtube the new John Sinclair C.D., John Sinclair 'Mobile Homeland' LP Fall Promo.  A bunch of musicians played on including Johnny.

• HOWLING DIABLOS PERFORM AT NORTH GRATIOT SUMMER CRUISE
• Live at Bigg's Bar & Grill
• Saturday, Sept 24 4 PM

• ARTS BEATS AND EATS  2016 HOWLING DIABLOS WITH FUNKY D HORNS

• DIABLOS HOT ROD PARTY
  2 BIG SHOWS
  FRIDAY AUG 19 6:30 / 7:30 pm
  Art Van Parking Lot 32301 Woodward Royal Oak

  and

  END OF DREAM CRUISE CELEBRATION
  HOWLING DIABLOS
  Kung Fu LOVERS
  O'MARA'S
  SAT AUG 20

• Howling Diablos at Port Sanilac Blues Festival.  FRIDAY AUG 5 9:30 pm
  

• See Howling Diablos at Metro Detroit's 24th Annual Diversity Festival CONCERT OF COLORS
  July 14 thru 17th 2016 Midtown Detroit FREE ADMISSION
  

• Howling Diablos  Windsor Bluesfest
  Thursday July 14, 5;20 pm

• Free Press 100 Greatest Detroit Songs
  
  27. "Devil With a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly," Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels (1966)

• RIBFEST July 2, 2016  Howling Diablos at MI Concourse, Pontiac, MI

• Howling Diablos
  Great Lakes
  FOOD ART & MUSIC
  Saturday, June 25
  Ford Field Park
  Northville, MI

A few more "Friends" added to Bee's Scrapbook this month

• Back stage at the Bruce Springsteen concert, The Palace of Auburn Hills
• Nils Lofgren and myself.
• Mary Cobra from The Detroit Cobras, Little Steven, from The E Street Band, and Bee
• Martha Reeves of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and Bee

• Double Posters for The Howling Diablos Gig next Friday, March 25th at Callahan's  JOIN US wih the Stomp Rockets.

• St. Paddy's Parade HOWLING DIABLOS Corktown Tavern, join them Sunday, NOON, March 13th !!

• Review of Feb 20th show for The Dick Wagner Remember The Child Memorial at The Fillmore from The Oakland Press

• Johnny shares his exciting story of David Bowie and Iggy Pop: "Someone posted the link from the news station that show up when we put Iggy Pop's hands in cement. Jimmy comes up in the beginning of the reel and gives me a hug. This was the night that David Bowie was in town and showed up. The news had already left and didn't get a shot of David. Iggy and David eat dinner together and David, and Iggy, and DJ Steve Kostan and myself ended up in the office chating for a while.

• By Gary Graff, The Oakland Press - Detroit Wheels, Diablos drummer recalls Bowie encounters

• The Detroit Free Press written by Ben Edmonds just before New Years writes about Bee's talk with Don Henley and his show at The Fox Theater.

• Spend New Years Eve at the Fowling Warehouse with the Howling Diablos
• HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

• Show coming up with Howling Diablos on Dec. 19th to benefit The South Oakland Shelter
• Click here to see how to buy tix in advance!!

• Thanksgiving Eve, Weds, Nov. 25th Howling Diablos at PJ's Lager House join us!!

• Fri, Oct 30th Devils Night - Howling Diablos with the Reefermen at Mr. B's Royal Oak Come out to the Gig!

• Check out this website for The Tri-County Times about a session Bee had recently with Mark Farner and David Winans.  (Of course Farner wasn’t alone — Block always stocks the best musicians for these sessions. On drums is legendary Johnny “Bee” Badanjek, who recorded classics “Free Ride,” “Devil with a Blue Dress,” and played with Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. His drum breaks are recognized by Rolling Stone magazine.)

• Howling Diablos Fri, Sept 25th Free Concert, Ford Field Park, Northville
• More detail click on this flyer here!!
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• Howling Diablos perform at Arts Beats and Eats, Saturday Nite at 9:30, September 5th, Come On Out to the Party!!

• Friday Nite, 8/14 - Howling Diablos - Dream Cruise WeekEND! Pre-Cruise Party, O'Mara's wsg Orbituns and Royal Blackbirds

• Join the Howling Diablos benefit for one of Detroit's much beloved brother's Garfield Angove, who was a bad-asse Blues Harp player and singer, with The Garfield Blues Band.

• The Howling Diablos perform free show at Downtown Northville Town Center July 17th !!

• The Howling Diablos perform (7:30 p.m. Friday) at the Royal Oak Rib, Beer & Music Fest, July 3-5

• Fri 6/26 & Sat 6/27
  TYFEST '15 Main Stage
  Howling Diablos and Many More (click to see larger poster)

• Saturday, June 20th, Howling Diablos - Be In A Video! at the Fowling Warehouse

• Saturday, May 16th, Howling Diablo's are at Callahan's in Auburn Hills.  Click on poster at right to view larger and details.

• Live C.D. released by Michael Katon from a live festival show that was recorded in Holland back in 2008 called "Live From Moulin Blues

• Friday, April 10th, Howling Diablo's are gonna be backing up Jimmie Bones at this year's Music Awards show.  Click on poster at right to view larger and details.

• Don't miss the next Howling Diablo Gig at the Cork Town Tavern.  After the St. Patricks Day Parade Sunday, March 15th!!

• Johnny with Mark Farner and Tony TonyB

• November 8, 2014 -
  METRO D 10 Alarm
  CHILI CHALLENGE
  with the Howling Diablos

• Don't miss the next Howling Diablo Gig at the Magic Stick Saturday, Sept 20th.
• Check out the YouTube Video Promo - Magic Stick Promo Rock N Roll Revival-Funky D Records - Video

• Pic of Don Was & Johnny Bee Badanjek at The Concert Of Colors

A few reviews of Rockets performance at Ted Nugent Concert .
The Rockets played a trim 30-minute set, which proved to be a dizzying race through the band’s most taut crowd-pleasers. The energy level was set high right out of the gate and didn’t wane throughout the bands frenetic set.

• by Oakland Press Coverage
• by National Rock Review

• Saturday's Show July 26th in St. Clair RiverFest opening for John Wait

• The Howling Diablo's at The Concert Of Colors playing on Sunday July 13th. Get funky in the city! more info here with article posted by Sally O'Mally Schoeder on Facebook

• The Wyandotte Art Fair starts on Wednesday July 9th and running till Saturday July 12th. Featuring Johnny Bee Badanjek and Amy Chenier!

• The Rockets open for Eddie Money at DTE . Click on image to see larger article.

• Big Paintings Poster- click to view info

• A new Howling Diablo's video from the C.D. Funk Hand!

• A link to a new interview of The Howling Diablo's in Detroit Magazine

• Bee was in Texas this month recording some new song's with Ted Nugent

• Metro Times Blowout 17 - May 3rd

Poster

• A good review of the new Howling Diablo's c.d. in Real Detroit Weekly

• Watch/Listen to the Rockets Rock and Roll on YouTube

• Another Article from Real Detroit Weekly:
  

  The Rockets
  All Rockets Are Go!
  by Robert del Valle
  

• Thurs., Dec. 26th, WDET picked 'Return of The Funk Hand'- Howling Diablos 'Best National Records of 2013'

• Here's some of the press articles for Rockets The Fillmore Show;
  • Macomb Daily
  • Real Detroit Weekly
  • Detroit Free Press -
    - Best of the Best
    - Concerts for this week
  • Detroit News -
    - Mention 1
    - Mention 2
    

• The Rockets Released Four New Songs at the Fillmore on December 28th Detroit Fans were treated to the first new music in 30 years!!! Larger version of the poster here

• Rockets new CD - Greetings from Detroit - EP - is available now on Itunes

• Howling Diablos CHRISMAS A GO GO Saturday, December 14th

• Howling Diablos Return of the FUNK HAND at PJs Lager House Friday, November 29th

• From MY DAMN CHANNEL the Howling Diablos
  "Car Wash" Video check it out here
  
  Recorded live at the 6th DON WAS DETROIT ALL-STAR REVUE at the 21st CONCERT OF COLORS, July 7th, 2013
  Meijer Main Stage, Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MI

• Yamaha Photo Shoot with Brett Tuggle
  Published on Nov 5, 2013
  Backstage with Brett Tuggle of Fleetwood Mac for his Yamaha All Access photo shoot. He talks about his struggles as a starving artist, his big break (or two), and what young artists should do to make their dreams come true!

• Howling Diablos GIG at CALAHANS Friday, October 18th

• Detroit Free Press, October 5, 2013 - New albums coming from Eminem, Danny Brown, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Howling Diablos

• Howling Diablos - Machine Shop Show in Flint

• Bands Together Against Cancer Fund Raiser featuring the Howling Diablos. More Info here !

• The Howling Diablo Arts Beats & Eats Poster with Gig Info.

• Added to Bee's Gallery, backstage pic with after the Eric Burden show at Freedom Hill on August 25, 2013.

• Poster for Howling Diablos at Arts Beats and Eats, Labor Day weekend.

• Howling Diablos perform at Michigan Rock and Rib Fest Sunday, August 18th

• Couple of pics of Johnny with his former boss "Edgar Winter". Edgar performed at Freedom Hilll. Check ot the picasn Bee's Gallery,

• Detroit's Howling Diablos in September Issue of Europe's Rock and Pop Magazine (Czech) !  Rock Legend Ivan Kral interview's Tino for Czech Rock Mag! Read it here, although it is in Czech!!

• Chene Park concert with Howling Diablos, Big Rock & Roll Show cool poster1 and poster2.
  

• There's another artist in town capturing Bee and here's one by Wally Hernandez. Wally works every Sunday in Eastern Market drawing all the senior's outside Berts Warehouse. He did a real good rendition!

• Added to Bee's Gallery, backstage pic with Bee at the Stevie Nicks concert in 2013.

• Added to Bee's Gallery under Scrapbook, 3 pics courtesy of Steve Galli photography: Neal Schon from Journey, Lou Reed and Carl Perkins.

• Iggy Pop was interviewed recently for the 400th episode of the WTF Podcast by Marc Maron. He mentions Johnny Bee about 40 mintes into the interview. Check it out here

• Bee did an interview with the author Steve Miller, of Detroit Rock City book. Talking abot Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels.

• Concert Of Colors Poster. This is the big Don Was show he puts on every year to help the City of Detroit

• A new movie about the Detroit Rock & Roll scene called "Detroit Rocks" has a snippet about Johnny. Go here to see via the Retro Kimmer wesite!!

• June 21 at the Magic Bag with The Howling Diablo's, Horse Cave Trio and The Royal Blackbirds - Check out the varied cool outworl these Posters by clicking on the image.

• Hour Magazine did an article on Sean Forbes and his D-Pan Network. He mentions in the article how Bee used to give him drum lessons when he was a kid.

• Howling Diablos - Eastsude Rock N Roll Party - Saturday May 18th

• Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee - The Howling Diablos Feat. Kid Rock - Its a track from the 'Good Rockin' Tonite' Sun Tribute album produced by Ahmet Ertegen-2001 - Check it out !!

• Another great video to check out: The Rockets Show at The Royal Oak Music Theater, this was submitted by Steve Rosenberg . We appreciate Steve in taking this vid and sharing!!

• Retrokimmer.com highlights a great story on Bee: LEGENDARY DETROIT DRUMMER JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK IN NEW COBO FILM

• Howling Diablos Cruize with the KID in March
  Chillin' the Most CRUISE

• Benefit for Real Detroit Weekly's Adam O'Connor at the Magic Bag 2/28

• Dirty Show 14 - Held Over - New Pick Up Date!

• Spend Valentines Day 2013 with the Howling Diablos at the Lager House