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Grand Funk Railroad
Posted on 8/19/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 8/19/16 at 2:25 pm
I'm very new to this band. Mark Farner was on a That Metal Show episode, so I decided to check them out. From some of the stuff I've heard, these guys were really good.
What are some opinions on these guys?
What are some opinions on these guys?
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Posted on 8/19/16 at 2:38 pm to MikeHoncho47
Will be at the Hard Rock in Biloxi.
Grand Funk Railroad
Saturday, September 17
Doors Open 6:30pm | Showtime 8pm
Seated
Reserved Balcony
Tickets on sale NOW
Tickets start at $9.99
Grand Funk Railroad
Saturday, September 17
Doors Open 6:30pm | Showtime 8pm
Seated
Reserved Balcony
Tickets on sale NOW
Tickets start at $9.99
Posted on 8/19/16 at 2:48 pm to MikeHoncho47
They're ok, I like Closer to Home and some of their other American hits. Didn't resonate much with me compared to some of their contemporaries though.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 2:52 pm to MikeHoncho47
At one point, they were arguably the heaviest band in America.
They're one of many classic groups from the original wave of American hard rock. I used to play them on a regular basis when I was an FM dj.
Also, they might possibly have the best cover of Traffic's "Feelin' Alright".
They're one of many classic groups from the original wave of American hard rock. I used to play them on a regular basis when I was an FM dj.
Also, they might possibly have the best cover of Traffic's "Feelin' Alright".
Posted on 8/19/16 at 3:14 pm to MikeHoncho47
They sold out Shea Stadium as quickly as the Beatles at the height of their popularity. I met Farner once, very nice man. I always thought they were a very talented group.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 3:25 pm to MikeHoncho47
Early Grand Funk is some of the GOAT
They sold out after a few albums though
They sold out after a few albums though
Posted on 8/19/16 at 3:33 pm to danman6336
LOL The Locomotion, was a no. 1 hit for them in one of the most horrid years in rock history, 1974.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 3:37 pm to MikeHoncho47
I was on a GFR kick a few years back. I learned to play a couple of their songs and tried to sing them. Farner had a great voice.....me not so much.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 4:11 pm to Zappas Stache
Posted on 8/19/16 at 4:42 pm to MikeHoncho47
They were 100x better live than in studio
Do yourself a favor and listen to "Caught in the Act"
Do yourself a favor and listen to "Caught in the Act"
Posted on 8/19/16 at 4:57 pm to MikeHoncho47
quote:
What are some opinions on these guys?
I love Grand Funk Railroad.
Sell out, not sell out, whatever. They kicked arse!
Posted on 8/19/16 at 6:20 pm to saint amant steve
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Also, they might possibly have the best cover of Traffic's "Feelin' Alright".
That was a great version of that song. They did a really good Gimme Shelter too.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 7:05 pm to MikeHoncho47
Great band,that was pretty smart. They were a pretty heavy band,but realized that they needed some pop stuff on AM Radio. They were way ahead of their time. Check Out Shinin ON and their cover of Gimme Shelter.
Then they had songs like Some Kind Of Wonderful,and Locomotion,that were huge radio hits. Mark Farner was a very versatile singer,and one of my all time favorites.
Then they had songs like Some Kind Of Wonderful,and Locomotion,that were huge radio hits. Mark Farner was a very versatile singer,and one of my all time favorites.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 8:46 pm to MikeHoncho47
Posted on 8/19/16 at 9:28 pm to MikeHoncho47
Wish they had made a longer run. The beat was sweet.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 9:39 pm to MikeHoncho47
They were an American band!
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:02 pm to YouAre8Up
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Will be at the Hard Rock in Biloxi. Grand Funk Railroad Saturday, September 17 Doors Open 6:30pm | Showtime 8pm
Without Mark Farner it is just Grand Funk in name only.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:06 pm to EA6B
Well Grand Funk was their original name before they added the Railroad lol.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:09 pm to ThePTExperience1969
Grand Funk Railroad was the most famous rock band ever from Flint, Michigan. Their music from 1970-73 was quite good and included "Closer To Home" and the joyous "Footstompin' Music".
In 1973 they became simply "Grand Funk", and were more pop oriented but still good. Their big hits included "We're An American Band", "Locomotion", "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Bad Time".
In 1973 they became simply "Grand Funk", and were more pop oriented but still good. Their big hits included "We're An American Band", "Locomotion", "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Bad Time".
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