Leni Sinclair, whose vibrant photos of Michigan Rock and Roll, Blues and Jazz luminaries chronicled the local music scene from the 1960s to present, will display her photography and greet fans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, at The Wolverine Grill, in downtown Ypsilanti.
“This is a rare opportunity for music fans to meet Leni Sinclair, enjoy her work and purchase photo prints of their favorite Michigan rock stars, many of whom have ties to Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and the surrounding area,” said Kevin Hill, proprietor of The Wolverine Grill and active supporter of downtown Ypsilanti.
Sinclair and then-husband John Sinclair were part of the Ann Arbor movement that included the Trans-Love Energies commune, the management of the MC5 rock band, and various counter-culture political activities that shook the nation.
In addition to the MC5, her best known music subjects were The Stooges, John Lennon and nearly every well-known act that played The Grande Ballroom in Detroit during the 1960s and 70s.
The Wolverine Grill was re-opened by Hill in March, with a completely new menu. Over the next several months, he plans to add a collection of music memorabilia and collector merchandise that will be available for sale. The restaurant, at 228 West Michigan Avenue, directly across from the Ypsilanti District Public Library, will be open on Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hill describes the restaurant’s menu as “offering new, fresh, locally sourced items, with some vegetarian and gluten-free options.” Customers have called the Wolverine’s fare “hamburgers and other healthy food.”
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