Del Shannon and Michigan ~ 12/30/34 - 2/8/90

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Charles Westover grew up in this house in Coopersville, Michigan.

His music is his legacy, and sadly he ended his own life in 1990 while living in California. His ashes may be scattered but the music world still remembers him and his music.

Del Shannon first performed "Runaway" in the Hi-Lo club that was located on this spot in Battle Creek.

The historical museum in Coopersville has a small collection of Del Shannon memorabilia.

I had hoped for more but still appreciated this museum with an alcove devoted to Del.

Coopersville remembers its favorite son with a huge car show every year. He probably would have liked that.