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Grand Funk Railroad's Mark Farner on Drugs, Soldiers, and Breakups

Dave Swanson — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:05:24 +0000

In a recent interview, Mark Farner, one-time leader of Grand Funk Railroad, talked about the legacy of the mighty band. “We were a bunch of 20-year-old rock and rollers who were putting our thoughts out there and looking for answers, and so were our fans.” he said. ” We were saying what everybody wanted to say.”

Rarely Heard Solo Mark Farner – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:16:56 +0000

I still remember the excitement we all felt at the radio station in 1977 when word got out that Mark Farner was releasing a solo album. I think most of Flint was! We gave it significant airplay but it never caught on nationally and dropped off

Grand Funk Railroad – Back to the Beginning on The Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:22:06 +0000

Flint's famous sons, Grand Funk Railroad get a spin on today's Vault with a track from their very first album in 1969, 'On Time'. They were too, a perfect raw sound at the perfect time! Plus, Mark

Hippie Fest 2011 – Mark Farner Among Others … Dig It, Dig It

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:33:08 +0000

It’s coming! It’s just been announced that Mark Farner will be part of this years peace and love event which will be on August 18th at DTE. Check out the performers and what they had to say at the press event: “I’m really looking forward to headlining Hippiefest this year. I’m going to get to [...]

Daltrey Helps Out Farner In Upcoming NY Show.

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:12:48 +0000

The Who's Roger Daltrey, former Grand Funk Railroad singer and guitarist Mark Farner, AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams, Mountain guitarist Leslie West, Free/Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, 3 Doors Down and others will come together on Monday night January 17, 2011 in New York for a benefit concert for Farner's 21-year old son Jesse, who was seriously injured in a fall last summer