I grew up in Michigan and for some time I played in a band there and got to know a number of great musicians/bands. Michigan/Detroit has a very vibrant music scene. One of my favorites: Timothy Monger -check out "the Classics". Tim has been a good friend since childhood. His band The Great Lakes Myth Society is fantastic too. -that second link is to a live version of their song "Across The Bridge". -All very "Michigan". On my phone or I'd provide more links. I look forward to revisiting this post and listening to what everyone comes up with. Great idea.
More Great Lakes Myth Society Michigan Bands/Artists: White Stripes Motown DMF Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels MC5 Of course the usual suspects when people think of Detroit are Kid-Rock or Eminem. Also, Bob Segar, Alice Cooper and even Madonna -was born in Michigan but tries to forget it. Oh... and Iggy Pop