Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Mike Latulippe first felt the magic of music and radio hearing his first Carpenters song at the age of 4. He’s been a fixture in Detroit’s music scene for nearly 30 years as a member of The Paybacks, The Hentchmen, Dirty Copper and more.

The Detroit Move: Listen to Los Saicos, The Boys, DMZ and more

This week on The Detroit Move, we explore more garage, punk and soul with ‘60s punk pioneers Los Saicos from...

The Detroit Move: Listen to David Bowie, Lavern Baker, the Velvelettes and more

This week on The Detroit Move, hear music from Chicago’s R&B queen, Lavern Baker, jukebox gems from Gus "The Groove"...

The Detroit Move: Hear music from The Sonics, The Kinks, Little Richard and more

This week on The Detroit Move, hear music from one the most influential punk bands, Tacoma’s '60s garage rock legends,...

The Detroit Move: Hear Adam Ant, the Bossmen, Ray Taylor and more

This week on The Detroit Move, I feature the 1960s Boston band The Remains and the late Michigan guitar legend...

The Detroit Move: A tribute to Dexter Romweber, Michigan rock, soul and more

This week on The Detroit Move, hear Made in Michigan music, including 1960s garage punk from Holland’s The Legends, a...

‘The Detroit Move’ looks back at the Hamtramck Blowout 25 years ago

This week on The Detroit Move, host Mike Latulippe features Etta James live from Nashville in 1963, and a party...

The Detroit Move: Hear The Muggs, Greenhornes, a tribute to the late Mary Weiss and more

This week on The Detroit Move, hear music from Detroit’s blues rock champs The Muggs and learn how Cincinnati’s The...

The Detroit Move: Listen to Mike Latulippe’s Wayne Kramer tribute and more

 This week on The Detroit Move, I celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday with a spotlight on some important...

‘The Detroit Move’ series premiere celebrates the city’s music legacy

 On the debut episode of The Detroit Move, I feature an eclectic mix of music — including Detroit soul...