Legendary Brighton rocker Skip VanWinkle, of the rock band Teegarden and VanWinkle, passed away last night after battling health issues for many years. He was 74. His death was reported on Facebook by friends. Van Winkle, whose real name was Skip Knape, teamed with David Teegarden to form the folk rock duo Teegarden and Van Winkle in the 1960s. They met in Tulsa but moved to Michigan soon after forming the group. They settled in Brighton and had some legendary jam sessions and performances there with Bob Seger, among others. Van Winkle played the electronic organ, bass and did vocals, … Continue reading Legendary Brighton rocker Skip Van Winkle, of Teegarden and Van Winkle, dies