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'60s Rocker Loses Mich. Home to Fire

VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Community support has poured in since a fire destroyed the home of rocker Question Mark, who with his band, the Mysterians, had a No. 1 hit in 1966 with "96 Tears."

The singer lost 40 years worth of memorabilia, including a gold record award and an organ believed to have belonged to Pink Floyd.

Four Yorkshire terriers [Yorkies????!!!! - GT12]and a cockatoo also died in last week's blaze at the Flint-area home in which Question Mark 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 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.

Meanwhile, 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.