Where They Stood

Holly Corr
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A podcast dedicated to Michigan history and morbidly amazing stories buried deep (and not so deep) in our family trees.

  1. 30: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 2)--The Stars Fell

    FEB 2

    30: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 2)--The Stars Fell

    A three part series about Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. This episode discusses the horrendous conditions the musicians traveled in and under as part of the Winter Dance Party tour, the concert on Feb. 2, 1959 at the Surf Ballroom, and the fateful flight that took their lives along with the life of pilot Roger Peterson.  Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 32m
  2. 29: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 1)--The Stars Rise

    JAN 27

    29: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 1)--The Stars Rise

    A three part series on Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. This episode introduces these young men and what led to their fateful decision to tour with the Winter Dance Party.  Cover art used with permission by Bradley Tierney Sources for entire series: https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Ed-Sullivan-and-Buddy-Holly-have-feud, https://performingsongwriter.com/buddy-holly-ed-sullivan/, https://www.npr.org/2000/07/15/1079558/npr-100-la-bamba#:~:text=It%20was%20the%20late%201950s,Ritchie%20Valens%2C%20was%20made%20famous., https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0884023/bio/, https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0641/2004047197-s.html, Sample text for Take a walk on the dark side : rock and roll myths, legends, and curses / R. Gary Patterson., https://www.cmt.com/news/y1rs6u/waylons-buddy-jennings-never-forgot-his-mentor, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-mar-25-me-42671 story.html, https://chantel7.tripod.com/lasttour.htm#:~:text=On%20one%20of%20his%20last,a%20means%20to%20an%20end., https://www.grunge.com/293997/the-untold-truth-of-ritchie-valens/, https://www.wxpr.org/arts-life/2018-07-13/in-1959-buddy-holly-stopped-in-the-northwoods-on-the-winter-dance-party-tour, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/2018/02/02/buddy-holly-ritchie-valens-clear-lake-surf-ballroom-plane-crash-day-music-died/301561002/, https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/buddy-holly-and-the-crickets/1959/surf-ballroom-clear-lake-ia-73d24acd.html, https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/buddy-holly-plane-crash-weather, https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/Family-of-The-Big-Bopper-want-bronze-statue-in-16828550.php, youtube that Dion produced called “The True Buddy Holly Story.” http://www.richieleeproductions.com/pdfs/Buddy%20Holly%20-%20Tipton.pdf https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/roger-arthur-peterson/ https://alchetron.com/Roger-Peterson-%28pilot%29 Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 12m
  3. 28: The Droletts: A Life of Service

    04/23/2025

    28: The Droletts: A Life of Service

    Dr. Fred Drolett was a well known Lansing, MI doctor who delivered over 6,400 babies during his years of service. This man inspired his descendants to also live in a way that helps, saves, and nurtures others. In this episode you will learn more about the twists and turns of the Droletts but also their tie to the deadliest attack on a school in U.S. History.  Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    51 min
  4. 27: The Corrs part 2: The Offspring

    03/06/2025

    27: The Corrs part 2: The Offspring

    Bernard and Rebecca Corr had many children. Meet their offspring: Ella, Frank, Tess, John, Lou, Bill, Earl, and Bridgie. These siblings not only shared parents and memories, they helped each other throughout life, even naming their offspring after each other. Learn more about these Corr siblings and their life stories. Included in this episode: the mysterious Grove Street, my fumbling of the word "interestingly," E.W. Sparrow, Frandor (of course), Edru, and Walt Disney. Also, please note how many times I edited the word "Mena." Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/tbh3fq/a_relative_of_mine_who_served_in_wwi_who_came/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/peritonitis#:~:text=Peritonitis%20is%20a%20redness%20and%20swelling%20(inflammation)%20of%20the%20lining,must%20seek%20immediate%20medical%20care. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/battles-and-fighting/weapons-on-land/poison-gas/#:~:text=The%20Germans%20unleashed%20mustard%20gas,British%20and%2020%20percent%20American. https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-stan-jolley-20120610-story.html Debra McKrill My step-mom Bill Castanier Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 4m
  5. 26: The Corrs part 1: Patrick and Bridget, Rebecca and Bernie

    02/19/2025

    26: The Corrs part 1: Patrick and Bridget, Rebecca and Bernie

    The Corr line started in Ireland, grew in Ann Arbor, MI, and rooted itself in Lansing, MI. This family's story includes a murder, a disappearance, and wanderlust. Join me and a special Corr guest...or two...or three to discuss this family's unique and tangled roots. Sources: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Flintstone#:~:text=Fred%20is%20a%20typical%20blue,%22%20is%20%22geological%20engineer%22. https://sta2.org/church/ Ann Arbor Courier-Register Nov 29, 1899, “New St. Thomas Church”, Newspapers.com https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ https://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/ArcGISOnline/StoryMaps/mhc_historical_markers/pdfs/MHC811984001.pdf Geneology bank.com https://www.iloveoldtown.org/about https://michmemories.org/exhibits/default/catalog/8b8617a9030830dbfca98e2aa285699a https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2024-07-10/kositcheks-menswear-temporarily-closes-after-storm-damage https://kositcheks.com/pages/kositcheks-history-1  https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/24/archives-frandor/30633057/ Historical Society of Greater Lansing Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 24m
  6. 25: The April 2, 1977 Michigan Tornado

    04/02/2024

    25: The April 2, 1977 Michigan Tornado

    April 2, 1977, the day before Palm Sunday, was not supposed to include a major weather event. However, a supercell that touched down in Kalamazoo and wrecked havoc all the way to Bath, MI, changed that for many people. Hear the stories from survivors and of the victims on the 47th anniversary of this horrific day, the "last" F4 tornado to hit Michigan. Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 23m
  7. 24: The Jinx of the Hastings Family Part 3

    01/23/2024

    24: The Jinx of the Hastings Family Part 3

    In this episode I dig deeper into the roots of the Hastings, Bennett and Gladding families. Also discussed are tips (and warnings) for your own research.  Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 17m
  8. 23: Just the Updates, Ma'am with Brittany Laidlaw

    12/15/2023

    23: Just the Updates, Ma'am with Brittany Laidlaw

    She's baaaack!  Join us as I read more of the stories we discussed in episode 8!  WARNING: The dates I give are a mess and so is the audio but that tracks! Sources: Newspapers.com, Ancestry.com Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 8m
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About

A podcast dedicated to Michigan history and morbidly amazing stories buried deep (and not so deep) in our family trees.

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  • Creator
    Holly Corr
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Where They Stood
  • Show Website
    Where They Stood

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