Cub Koda

Cub Koda
Koda in 1984
Koda in 1984
Background information
Birth nameMichael John Uszniewicz
Born(1948-10-01)October 1, 1948
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 2000(2000-07-01) (aged 51)
Chelsea, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock
  • blues-rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • music critic
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • harmonica
Years active1963–2000

Michael John "Cub" Koda (né Uszniewicz; October 1, 1948 – July 1, 2000)[1][2] was an American rock and roll musician, songwriter, and critic. Rolling Stone magazine considered him best known for writing the song "Smokin' in the Boys Room", recorded by his band Brownsville Station, which reached number 3 on the 1974 Billboard chart.[3]

Offstage, Koda also co-wrote and edited the All Music Guide to the Blues,[4] and Blues for Dummies,[5] as well as selecting the tracks on the accompanying CDs. He also penned liner notes for bands such as the Trashmen, Jimmy Reed, J. B. Hutto, the Kingsmen, and the Miller Sisters.[6]

  1. ^ Knipe, Sandra (March 9, 1995). "Oldies Rock Stars Bring Hits to Town". The Evansville Press. p. 16. Michael John 'Cub' Koda of Brownsville Station...
  2. ^ Johnson, Gary (June 1, 2016). "Cub Koda". Michigan Rock and Roll Legends. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Skanse, Richard (August 31, 2000). "Obits". Rolling Stone. No. 848. p. 34. ISSN 0035-791X.
  4. ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2003). All Music Guide to the Blues. Hal Leonard. ISBN 0-87930-736-6.
  5. ^ Brooks, Lonnie; Koda, Cub; Brooks, Wayne Baker (1998). Blues for Dummies. IDG Books Worldwide. ISBN 0-7645-5080-2.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference AMG was invoked but never defined (see the help page).