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re: Grand Funk Railroad
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:31 pm to tarzana
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:31 pm to tarzana
This is where you start. This is the album that brought them to the forefront .
Inside Looking Out
One of my all-time favorite live acts.
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Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:33 pm to MikeHoncho47
A very mediocre band.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:54 am to MikeHoncho47
Their early stuff kills. Later, not so much after about 1973.
They kicked arse as a live act.
They kicked arse as a live act.
Posted on 8/21/16 at 12:30 am to mikrit54
Saw them in the mid 80's at some bar in New Orlean's. I think it was Jimmy's. They were so loud the breakers kept blowing. Had to stop every few songs to reset the electrical system. Damn good time.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 8:45 pm to danman6336
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They sold out after a few albums though
That they did...turned very commercial by 1974-75. In the early years, they were big in a different way and Terry Knight hyped them up big time.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 8:50 pm to ThePTExperience1969
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in one of the most horrid years in rock history, 1974.
Have to completely disagree with you there- 1974 was an outstanding year for rock in America & Europe. Lot of the original great bands were still around and in their prime. 1975 was the year things started to go down- more commercial bands took over- Eagles, Styx, etc.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 8:55 pm to Tiger in Texas
According to the "Classic Rock" stations, the only song they ever recorded was "We're an American Band".
Posted on 8/23/16 at 9:03 pm to Tiger in Texas
What was so outstanding about 1974 in rock? The Who didn't release a proper studio album(I don't consider Odds and Sods a "true" Who album since it was just a compilation), Elton John released Caribou which paled in comparison to the epicness of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Led Zeppelin didn't release an album, the Stones released their worst album of the 70s, the popularity of the British prog acts dwindled due to internal turmoil and turnover and we saw Deep Purple fronted by DAVID COVERDALE of all people. Yuck, don't consider that to be a great year in rock by any stretch.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 11:22 am to MikeHoncho47
Posted on 8/24/16 at 12:13 pm to Tiger in Texas
quote:Grand Funk are one of the saddest stories in rock history. The band members were screwed out of the money they generated when they were at the top of their game. I saw them in 1973, and they were electrifying in their ability to connect with an audience. Their change in directions was a business rather than a musical decision, and it ended up ruining the band.
That they did...turned very commercial by 1974-75. In the early years, they were big in a different way and Terry Knight hyped them up big time.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 12:23 pm to MikeHoncho47
They were yet another candidate to be the "American Beatles" - really talented and had some great songs. They were very hot for a couple of years and broke up. They didn't reform until the early 80s.
They were a good balance of a little bit of edge with pop sensibilities. Certainly more "rock" than arena giants Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles, who would fill those big stadiums in the late 1970s, whereas Grand Funk was doing that from 72 to 76.
They were a good balance of a little bit of edge with pop sensibilities. Certainly more "rock" than arena giants Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles, who would fill those big stadiums in the late 1970s, whereas Grand Funk was doing that from 72 to 76.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 1:10 pm to Ace Midnight
Posted on 8/24/16 at 1:43 pm to Ryne Sandberg
I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home is a great closer.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 5:53 pm to OldTigahFot
quote:+1000 and this was the song that did it.
Inside Looking Out
Edit: There was no FM radio down here back then and was never heard on pop AM. It was heard through friends and often this type of 'underground' music was often discovered on the Sat night 1090 KAAY Beaker Street radio show.
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 8/24/16 at 6:24 pm to ThePTExperience1969
PT- You are going to get me to put on the memory hat!
Chicago- VII their best album since the first three, Traffic- When the Eagle Flies
Nektar- Down to Earth
Yes- Relayer
King Crimson- Starless and Bible Black
King Crimson- Red
Uriah Heep- Wonderworld
Roxy Music- Country Life
Jethro Tull- War Child (not their best, I know)
ELO- Eldorado
Amboy Dukes- Tooth, Fang & Claw
Eric Clapton- 461 Ocean Blvd (not the old Clapton, but at least he was back)
Steely Dan- Pretzel Logic
Big Star- Radio City
Hawkwind, Amon Duul, the list goes on...Can't remember on ELP
I need to think more, but I have to admit- I did love Odds and Sods!
Yes, DP was no longer DP with Coverdale & no question EJ peaked with GYBR, but at least most of the big names were still putting out yearly albums. But then again- how do groups like Yes top 'Close to the Edge', Jethro Tull top 'Agualung' or 'Passion Play' or Uriah Heep with 'Demons & Wizards'?? They can't! Near perfection was already achieved!
Chicago- VII their best album since the first three, Traffic- When the Eagle Flies
Nektar- Down to Earth
Yes- Relayer
King Crimson- Starless and Bible Black
King Crimson- Red
Uriah Heep- Wonderworld
Roxy Music- Country Life
Jethro Tull- War Child (not their best, I know)
ELO- Eldorado
Amboy Dukes- Tooth, Fang & Claw
Eric Clapton- 461 Ocean Blvd (not the old Clapton, but at least he was back)
Steely Dan- Pretzel Logic
Big Star- Radio City
Hawkwind, Amon Duul, the list goes on...Can't remember on ELP
I need to think more, but I have to admit- I did love Odds and Sods!
Yes, DP was no longer DP with Coverdale & no question EJ peaked with GYBR, but at least most of the big names were still putting out yearly albums. But then again- how do groups like Yes top 'Close to the Edge', Jethro Tull top 'Agualung' or 'Passion Play' or Uriah Heep with 'Demons & Wizards'?? They can't! Near perfection was already achieved!
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:58 pm to mauser
quote:
Sat night 1090 KAAY Beaker Street radio show.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 10:17 am to OldTigahFot
LINK
I'm your Captain at Shea.
0:41 - look at those stands bouncing
5:11-5:22 - the most stoned man in history
I'm your Captain at Shea.
0:41 - look at those stands bouncing
5:11-5:22 - the most stoned man in history
Posted on 8/25/16 at 6:52 pm to Poodlebrain
quote:
Grand Funk are one of the saddest stories in rock history. The band members were screwed out of the money they generated when they were at the top of their game.
Their manager Terry Knight was stabbed to death a few years ago by his daughters boyfriend. As I always say, karma has no expiration date. I also saw them in the fall of 1973 in Lake Charles.
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