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Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad in the mid-70s, Left to Right: Craig Frost, Mel Schacher, Don Brewer, Mark Farner
Grand Funk Railroad in the mid-70s, Left to Right: Craig Frost, Mel Schacher, Don Brewer, Mark Farner
Background information
Origin Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Rock, Hard rock, Heavy Metal
Years active 1969 - 1976
1981 - 1983
1996 - present
Label(s) Capitol, MCA, Full Moon
Website www.grandfunkrailroad.com
Members
Don Brewer
Mel Schacher
Bruce Kulick
Max Carl
Tim Cashion
Former members
Mark Farner
Craig Frost
Dennis Bellinger

Grand Funk Railroad (aka Grand Funk) is an American rock band. The Grand Funk Railroad lineup was highly popular during the 1970s, having sold over 25 million records and selling out arenas worldwide and having been awarded four RIAA gold albums in 1970, the most for any American Group that year. The current Grand Funk Railroad lineup uses the nickname "The American Band", from their hit song "We're an American Band". A popular take on the band during their heyday was that the critics hated them, but audiences loved them. Contrary to the name, the band is not a real funk band; but rather an attempt to pun the name "Grand Trunk Railroad" as that railroad went through Flint; although some sources cite the band's "The Locomotion" cover song as a funk track. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Location of Flint within Genesee County, Michigan. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the genre. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label owned by EMI and located in Hollywood, California. ... MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc. ... Warner Bros. ... Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... Mel Schacher is the bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... Bruce Kulick (born on December 14, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist best known for his work in Kiss. ... Mark Farner (born September 29, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, previously, in Mojo and the Nightwalkers and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician. ... Craig Frost (born April 20, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) was keyboardist for 70s rockers Grand Funk, who had a handful of massive hit singles and Craig also played in Bob Segers band playing organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboard on Nine Tonight (1981) The Distance (1982) Like a Rock (1986) The... This article is about the genre. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... For other uses, see Pun (disambiguation). ... Grand Trunk Railway logo or herald The Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) was a historic railway system headquartered in Montreal, Quebec which operated in the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario, as well as the U.S. states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. ...

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History

The band was formed in 1969 by Mark Farner (vocals, guitar), Don Brewer (vocals, drums) from Terry Knight and the Pack, and Mel Schacher (bass) from Question Mark & the Mysterians in Flint, Michigan. Former bandmate Terry Knight soon became their manager and named the band after the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, a well-known rail line in Michigan. First achieving recognition at the 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival, the band was signed by Capitol Records. Patterned after Cream, but developing their own populist style, in 1970 they had sold more albums than any other American band and had become a major concert attraction. In that same year they earned their second gold record award for the album "Grand Funk" (aka the Red Album) and a hit single, "Closer To Home" (aka "I'm Your Captain") from the album Closer to Home, which was stylistically close to the old Terry Knight and the Pack. A year later, they broke the attendance record set by The Beatles' at Shea Stadium, selling out in just 72 hours.[1] Mark Farner (born September 29, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, previously, in Mojo and the Nightwalkers and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Hailing from the Flint, Michigan, Terry Knight and the Pack achieved semi-legendary status during their short formation between 1965 and 67. ... Mel Schacher is the bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Question Mark and the Mysterians (or ? and the Mysterians) were an American rock and roll band formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1962. ... Nickname: Location of Flint within Genesee County, Michigan. ... Terry Knight (born Richard Terrence Knapp on April 9, 1943, died November 1, 2004), was an American rock and roll music producer, promoter, singer, songwriter and radio personality. ... 1887 map of GTW predecessor railroads Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated (AAR reporting mark GTW) is the American arm of Canadian National (CN; AAR reporting mark CNA) operating in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label owned by EMI and located in Hollywood, California. ... Cream were a 1960s British rock band comprising guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker. ... Closer to Home is Grand Funk Railroads third studio album, and was released in July of 1970 by Capitol Records. ... Hailing from the Flint, Michigan, Terry Knight and the Pack achieved semi-legendary status during their short formation between 1965 and 67. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... This article is about the home of the New York Mets. ...


Despite critical pans and lack of radio airplay, the group's first eight albums, released in three years, were successful. Knight launched an intensive advertising campaign to promote the album Closer To Home, reportedly paying $100,000 for a huge billboard in New York City's Times Square. That album was certified multi-platinum despite the lack of critical success. In 1972 Grand Funk Railroad fired Knight; Knight sued for breach of contract, resulting in a protracted legal battle.[2] Closer to Home is Grand Funk Railroads third studio album, and was released in July of 1970 by Capitol Records. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For other uses, see Times Square (disambiguation). ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In 1972 Grand Funk Railroad shortened their name to Grand Funk as a result of the ongoing legal battles, and added a fourth band member. They first had requested Peter Frampton to join them, but he wasn't available, due to a just-signed solo-record deal, so they asked Craig Frost (keyboards), whom they knew from their time in the Pack (1968). This brought on a stylistic shift from their original raw rock & roll roots to a more rhythm & blues oriented style that was not universally accepted by their fan base. Grand Funk released its sixth album Phoenix.[3] Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Peter Kenneth Frampton (born April 22, 1950 in Beckenham, Kent) is an English musician, best known today for his solo work in the mid-1970s and as one of the original members of the band Humble Pie. ... Craig Frost (born April 20, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) was keyboardist for 70s rockers Grand Funk, who had a handful of massive hit singles and Craig also played in Bob Segers band playing organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboard on Nine Tonight (1981) The Distance (1982) Like a Rock (1986) The... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Phoenix is Grand Funk Railroads sixth studio album, and was released in September of 1972 by Capitol Records. ...


The band hired musician Todd Rundgren as a producer to refine their sound. Two successful albums and two hit singles resulted, "We're an American Band" (from We're An American Band) and "The Loco-Motion" (from Shinin' On, written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin for Little Eva).[4] Todd Harry Rundgren (born June 22, 1948 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States), is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... Were An American Band is Grand Funk Railroads seventh studio album, and was released in July of 1973 by Capitol Records. ... The Loco-Motion is a 1962 pop song written by American songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King. ... Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... Gerry Goffin (born February 11, 1939) is an American lyricist. ... Little Eva (June 29, 1943 – April 10, 2003) was an American singer. ...


They switched to Jimmy Ienner as producer in 1975, reverted back to "Grand Funk Railroad", and released the album, All the Girls in the World Beware!!! which showed the band's pictures on top of the bodies of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu and spawned the top ten hits "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Bad Time". A major tour and a live album, Caught in the Act, followed. Pressures between the band members mounted and they made what they thought was a final album, Born to Die.[5] All The Girls In The World Beware - 1974 - 10 Tracks, by Capitol (11356) 1. ... Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German IPA: ; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, Golden Globe-winning actor, businessman and politician currently serving as the 38th Governor of the U.S. state of California. ... Franco Columbu (August 7, 1941, Ollolai, Sardinia) is an Italian actor and bodybuilder. ...


In 1976 they had the opportunity to join forces with musician Frank Zappa, which renewed the band's spirits. This was, however, short-lived. After finishing Good Singin', Good Playin' (1976) Grand Funk Railroad disbanded.[6] Frank Vincent Zappa[1] (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, musician, and film director. ... Good Singin, Good Playin was the last album by Grand Funk Railroad, at least during the 1970s. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Farner began a solo career, while Brewer, Schacher and Frost formed the band "Flint" with the addition of Billy Ellworthy. Grand Funk Railroad reunited in 1980 without Frost and with Dennis Bellinger replacing Schacher on bass, and released two albums on the Warner Bros. Records label Full Moon. Neither album achieved much success. After disbanding a second time, Farner continued as a solo performer, becoming a Christian recording artist, while Brewer joined former Grand Funk bandmate Frost in Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band.[7] Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Warner Bros. ... Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM; also by its religious neutral term inspirational music) is a genre of popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith. ... Robert Clark Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter and musician. ... Robert Clark Bob Seger (born May 6, 1945) was an important figure in American rock and roll and pop music in the 1970s and 1980s, whose music continues to be influential today. ...


In 1996, Grand Funk Railroad (including Schacher) reunited once more, playing to 250,000 people in 14 shows during a three month period. In 1997, the band did three sold out Bosnian benefit concerts with a full symphony orchestra and released a live two disc benefit CD called Bosnia. In Auburn Hills and on the CD, Peter Frampton joined them on stage. In 1999, after three years of touring, Farner left the band to continue his solo career.[8] Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... A benefit concert is a concert featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose, often directed at a specific and immediate humanitarian crisis. ... The American rock band Grand Funk Railroad recorded the live album Bosnia at a Bosnian relief concert in Detroit in the spring of 1997. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ...


In 2000, Brewer and Schacher decided to recruit lead singer Max Carl (of .38 Special fame), former Kiss lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, and keyboard player Timothy Cashion, and continue as Grand Funk Railroad. Touring steadily since then, Grand Funk Railroad has built a new audience while still drawing fans of the original band. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... . ... Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. ... Lead guitar refers to a role within a popular music band, especially a rock band, that provides melody or melodic material, as opposed to the rhythm of the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. ... Bruce Kulick (born on December 14, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist best known for his work in Kiss. ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ...


The newest incarnation of Grand Funk Railroad plays around 30 concerts per year. The band is allegedly writing new material, with plans for an upcoming release to include the 9/11 inspired ballad "Who Took Down The Stars" written by Carl and Kulick. The date that commonly refers to the attacks on United States citizens on September 11, 2001 (see the September 11, 2001 Attacks). ...


Personnel

Grand Funk Railroad touring line-up
1969-1972
1972-1976
1981-1983
1996-1999
2000-present

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Mark Farner (born September 29, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, previously, in Mojo and the Nightwalkers and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Mel Schacher is the bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Craig Frost (born April 20, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) was keyboardist for 70s rockers Grand Funk, who had a handful of massive hit singles and Craig also played in Bob Segers band playing organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboard on Nine Tonight (1981) The Distance (1982) Like a Rock (1986) The... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ... Mark Farner (born September 29, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, previously, in Mojo and the Nightwalkers and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Mark Farner (born September 29, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, previously, in Mojo and the Nightwalkers and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Mel Schacher is the bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Bruce Kulick (born on December 14, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist best known for his work in Kiss. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... 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Current members

Don Brewer (born September 3, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is a drummer for American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... For other uses, see Drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Mel Schacher is the bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Bruce Kulick (born on December 14, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist best known for his work in Kiss. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ...

Former members

  • Mark Farner - guitar, vocals
  • Craig Frost - keyboards
  • Dennis Bellinger - bass
  • Howard Eddy Jr. (touring member) - keyboards

Mark Farner (born September 29, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, previously, in Mojo and the Nightwalkers and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician. ... Craig Frost (born April 20, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) was keyboardist for 70s rockers Grand Funk, who had a handful of massive hit singles and Craig also played in Bob Segers band playing organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboard on Nine Tonight (1981) The Distance (1982) Like a Rock (1986) The...

Discography

Studio albums

  1. On Time - (August 1969)
  2. Grand Funk (The Red Album) - (December 1969)
  3. Closer to Home - (July 1970)
  4. Survival - (April 1971)
  5. E Pluribus Funk - (November 1971)
  6. Phoenix - (September 1972)
  7. We're an American Band- (July 1973)
  8. Shinin' On - (March 1974)
  9. Monumental Funk - (1974)
  10. All the Girls in the World Beware!!! - (December 1974)
  11. Born To Die - (January 1976)
  12. Good Singin', Good Playin' - (August 1976)
  13. Grand Funk Lives - (July 1981)
  14. What's Funk? - (January 1983)

On Time is Grand Funk Railroads first studio album, and was released in August of 1969 by Capitol Records. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Grand Funk is Grand Funk Railroads second studio album, and was released in December of 1969 by Capitol Records. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Closer to Home is Grand Funk Railroads third studio album, and was released in July of 1970 by Capitol Records. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Survival is Grand Funk Railroads fourth studio album, and was released in April of 1971 by Capitol Records. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... E Pluribus Funk is Grand Funk Railroads fifth studio album, and was released in November of 1971 by Capitol Records. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... Phoenix is Grand Funk Railroads sixth studio album, and was released in September of 1972 by Capitol Records. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Were An American Band is Grand Funk Railroads seventh studio album, and was released in July of 1973 by Capitol Records. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Shinin On - 1974 - 9 Tracks, by Capitol (11278) 1. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Monumental Funk - 1974 - 6 Tracks, by Quadico (QLP-7401) 1. ... All The Girls In The World Beware - 1974 - 10 Tracks, by Capitol (11356) 1. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Grand Funk Railroad - Born To Die - 1976 - 10 Tracks, by Capitol (511482) Born To Die - 5:29 Dues - 5:27 Sally - 3:12 I Fell For Your Love - 4:06 Talk To The People - 5:27 Take Me - 5:00 Genevieve - 6:12 Love Is Dyin - 4:07 Politician - 3... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Good Singin, Good Playin was the last album by Grand Funk Railroad, at least during the 1970s. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Grand Funk Lives is a 1981 album by Grand Funk Railroad. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Whats Funk? is a 1983 album by Grand Funk Railroad. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ...

Live albums

  1. Live Album - (November 1970)
  2. Caught in the Act - (August 1975)
  3. Bosnia - (October 1997)
  4. Thirty Years of Funk: 1969-1999 - (1999)
  5. Live: The 1971 Tour - (June 2002)

Live Album is Grand Funk Railroads first live album, and was released in November of 1970 by Capitol Records. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Caught In The Act is Grand Funk Railroads second live album, and was released in August of 1975 by Capitol Records. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The American rock band Grand Funk Railroad recorded the live album Bosnia at a Bosnian relief concert in Detroit in the spring of 1997. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Compilations

  1. Grand Funk / Live Album - (1970)
  2. Mark, Don and Mel: 1969-71 - (1972)
  3. Grand Funk Hits - (1976)
  4. Hits - (1977)
  5. The Best of Grand Funk - (1990)
  6. Capitol Collectors Series - (1991)
  7. Heavy Hitters - (1992)
  8. Collectors - (1993)
  9. Thirty Years of Funk: 1969-1999 - (1999)
  10. Super Best - (1999)
  11. Rock Champions - (2001)
  12. Very Best Grand Funk Railroad Album Ever - (2001)
  13. Classic Masters - (2002)
  14. Trunk of Funk Box set- (2002)
  15. Greatest Hits (CD) - (2006)

Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Grand Funk Hits is a greatest hits compilation originally released in 1976 on Capitol Records (LP-ST-11579). ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... This article is about the year. ... In 2001 Capital lanuched a midline-priced series called Classic Masters, and this Grand Funk entry is meant for the casual listener. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Heavy Hitters, which boast the career of such members as Kanye West, is DJ crew consisting of originally 16 members and also a record label releasing monthly exclusive mixtapes with the special guest host of Power 106 radio station in that month. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... Classic Masters is a compilation album from Grand Funk Railroad. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by Grand Funk Railroad. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
US Hot 100
1969 "Time Machine" #47 On Time
1969 "Mr. Limousine Driver" #97 Grand Funk
1970 "Heartbreaker" #72 On Time
1970 "Nothing is the Same" - Closer To Home
1970 "Closer To Home" #22 Closer To Home
1970 "Mean Mistreater" #47 Live Album
1971 "Inside Looking Out" #40 Grand Funk (aka Red Album)
1971 "Feelin' Alright" #54 Survival
1971 "Gimme Shelter" #61 Survival
1971 "People, Let's Stop the War" - E Pluribus Funk
1972 "Footstompin' Music" #29 E Pluribus Funk
1972 "Upsetter" #73 E Pluribus Funk
1972 "Rock & Roll Soul" #29 Phoenix
1973 "We're An American Band" #1 We're An American Band
1973 "Walk Like a Man" #19 We're An American Band
1974 "The Loco-Motion" #1 Shinin' On
1974 "Shinin' On" #11 Shinin' On
1974 "Some Kind of Wonderful" #3 All the Girls in the World Beware!!!
1975 "Bad Time" #4 All the Girls in the World Beware!!!
1975 "Take Me" #53 Born To Die
1976 "Sally" #69 Born to Die
1976 "Can You Do It" #45 Good Singin', Good Playin'
1977 "Just Couldn't Wait" - Good Singin', Good Playin'
1981 "Y.O.U." - Grand Funk Lives
1982 "Stuck in the Middle" - Grand Funk Lives

“Hot 100” redirects here. ... Audio sample Info (help· info) This article is about The Rolling Stones song. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Were An American Band is Grand Funk Railroads seventh studio album, and was released in July of 1973 by Capitol Records. ... The Loco-Motion is a 1962 pop song written by American songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King. ... Shinin On - 1974 - 9 Tracks, by Capitol (11278) 1. ... All The Girls In The World Beware - 1974 - 10 Tracks, by Capitol (11356) 1. ...

See also

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References

  1. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 15-16, 22, 37, 60. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  2. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 31, 36-37, 76. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  3. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 80, 83-84. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  4. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 90, 92-94, 104-106. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  5. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 113-116, 123-127. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  6. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 130-134. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  7. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 139-149. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 
  8. ^ James, Billy (1999). An American Band, the story of Grand Funk Railroad. SAF Publishing Ltd, 156, 163-164. ISBN 0-946719-26-8. 

External links

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::Mark Farners Official Website:: (645 words)
In 1969, Mark started the original Grand Funk Railroad with teenage friends Mel Schacher and Don Brewer - one of the first American power trios was born.
Mark and Grand Funk Railroad played before 180,000 people in 110-degree heat and the acclaim was instantaneous.
In 1971 Mark and the original Grand Funk Railroad set the attendance record at New York's Shea Stadium for a concert, surpassing the record set by The Beatles in 1966, and a record that still stands today, some 30 years later.
Official Ticketmaster site. Grand Funk Railroad tickets, concerts and tour dates (753 words)
While radio shied away from Grand Funk Railroad, the group's strong work ethic and commitment to touring produced a series of big-selling albums over the next few years; five of their eight releases from 1969 to 1972 went platinum, and the others all went gold.
Following that album, the band's name was officially shortened to Grand Funk, and the group finally scored a big hit single (number one, in fact) with the title track of the Todd Rundgren-produced We're an American Band.
Grand Funk Railroad re-formed in 1981 with Dennis Bellinger on bass and released two albums; only Grand Funk Lives even managed to scrape the bottom of the charts.
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