Help Pours in for 1960s Rocker
By Associated Press
January 17, 2007

Community support has poured in since a fire destroyed
the home of 1960s rocker Question Mark.

The singer, known for the hits "96 Tears" and "Can't
Get Enough of You Baby," lost 40 years worth of
memorabilia, including a gold record award and an
organ believed once to have belonged to Pink Floyd.

Four Yorkshire terriers and a cockatoo also died in
last week's blaze at the Flint-area home in which he
had lived for nearly four decades. He didn't have
insurance.

Members of the community have pledged their support,
offering money and talking about a possible benefit
concert. He's taken a slew of calls from fans and
fellow musicians.

"The phone's been ringing off the hook," Question Mark
told The Flint Journal for a recent story.

He's gained the support of a local radio station and
has been booked to perform with his band, the
Mysterians, on Feb. 9 at Detroit's Winter Blast
outdoor festival.

Question Mark welcomed the idea of headlining a
benefit concert and proposed cameos from other
Michigan musical luminaries.

"Why don't we do a fundraiser at The Palace (of Auburn
Hills) so people can see our group?" he said. "Maybe
we can get Bob (Seger) to take a break from his (tour)
and have Mark (Farner) come in, Kid Rock, Uncle
Kracker, Eminem, whoever's available."

Farner's representative said the former Grand Funk
Railroad musician might be willing to appear if his
schedule allowed.

In the meantime, Question Mark has been sifting
through the rubble of his home while trying to stay
upbeat.

"No matter how tragic it is, if you know who you are
and know what you have to offer, don't let those
tragedies bring you down," he said.




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