This video needs to be sent to Brewer and Schacher to remind them without Farner, there is no Grand Funk Railroad!
@tamarabradshaw4799
5 жыл бұрын
AGREED
@harolddburke4726
5 жыл бұрын
When I heard about the break up I thought how could the other guys do that to Farner. If they did it for no other reason than greed everybody knows who then deserves the lions share. I have no idea why so I will say no more -- L.A.Forum July 20 1970 GFR the warm up band that completely suprised me. They did steal the show and I still dont believe how good it was.
@zylem13
5 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@shelegrimm1288
5 жыл бұрын
True STORY!!!!
@GlenHleathercraft
5 жыл бұрын
Brewer is the reason they are no more
@CapAnson12345
5 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk is one of the most underrated bands I can think of, and Mark Farner one of the most underrated frontmen. NOBODY could own a crowd live quite like them.
@swampgator1957
5 жыл бұрын
And a underrated guitar player, they have always been my favorite band since I first heard them in early 70's. My parents got so tied of hearing i'm your captain. Dam did he get the bad end of stick, but glad someone is starting to recognizing him. Amazing, Amem
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@crusheverything4449
5 жыл бұрын
It’s difficult to say the first band to sell out a baseball stadium after The Beatles is underrated, but I suppose nowadays they aren’t as respected by the mainstream. Everyone who grew up with them, like me, certainly remembers this amazing band! I still spin their records regularly.
@swampgator1957
5 жыл бұрын
@@crusheverything4449 all the time, Rock On
@fredthompson4568
5 жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus What Happened is this...Don Brewer is the bands founder..He immediately called Mark and Mel..Don was 1st to meet ( Terry Night) Don did the business affairs of the band. So in sighning with Terry Knight the 3 (4) of them formed " THE PAC" 1968 to early 1969..From a rail road box car they seen wile waiting on a train. They seen GRAND TRUNK on that box car.. Boom GFR Came to Terry's or Don or Marks mind..free from a bad record lable and a contrat with holding...The went a sighned with CAPITOL RECORDS. the rest just blossomed!! UNTILL..The IRS had Audited Terry Knights booking earnings..The bands contract was illeagle and seriously short changed Mark Don &Mel..but leaving the TAX onus on all 3 band members. Terry corrupted the contract and RIPPED THE OFF MILLIONS. Finely after firing TERRY ( and he served jail time ...presumably) Don found a new manager ( HIMSELF) ..Lasted for 3 more years..1973-76. Don called it quits..and shut down the band..FIRED MARK FARNER..Mel went his own way..Don got with Bob Seager.. Mark was starting a family...They all still had the tax burden . 10 to pay off...other factors only every very briefly mentioned, played a rool too.
@gtate135
4 жыл бұрын
There really are no words for how exceptional this band was. Mark Farner is a once in a lifetime talent. So underrated is this band! Everyone should know these guys.
@bobbysantos3428
5 жыл бұрын
Met and played with Mark Farner ar Rock Camp. One of the most sincere, genuine people I have ever met. Spectacular, talented musician. When I asked how how he got so good, he responded, “God-given and practice...slept with guitar in my hands.” When prodded about GFR, he would not say bad thing about other members. He is too classy. Many do not know Mark’s son was paralyzed in a tragic accident. His spirit and faith carries him. God Bless Mark Farner. He made such an impression upon me. Thanks for reminded us how important he is in rock history.
@johneasler9967
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is a friend and brother for over 30 years. Excellent guitarist, singer, songwriter and human being. God Bless my friend and brother, Mark Farner!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
☺👍
@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388
5 жыл бұрын
He's had some heart problems.
@joemorrow8411
5 жыл бұрын
John Easler John this was one of my favorite bands of all times period,,,living in Ohio and being a drummer playing their music was a treat,,at 64 now at karaoke I sing Mean Mistreater it's probably one of my best! I feel young when I hear them, music was over the top then,,🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🍻👍👍
@therealbettyjane
5 жыл бұрын
I'll second your sentiment.... God Bless Mark Farner.
@digitalbrand5510
5 жыл бұрын
Did Mark really see a UFO?
@MrRoach-yo3mz
5 жыл бұрын
***I still work for Mark Farner to this day, Whenever he tours the east coast of the USA, i'm there keeping him safe!*** .... MARK was GRAND FUNK, Wrote 90% of the music and no longer allowed to use the name GRAND FUNK RAILROAD in his concerts...Screwed over by the other two! ....I have a TON of photos from the mid 80s till today....He sings as good as ever, guitar licks still on the money!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@djs3484
4 жыл бұрын
It's so cool to hear your love and respect for Mark, I agree with you 100% that Mark was GFR, you knowing the man rather than just the musician is awesome. Continue working for and keeping Mark safe, after all the hurt he's endured, his love of life and patriotism he's a role model that 99% of the selfish children in the music world should model themselves after. Rock on Mark!!
@vickieray
4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Roach Mark & GFR are one of my top 3 favorite artists period of all time 💙🎸🎤♥️ Such a multitalented individual 🎸🎸 I have nearly all of their music on my playlist and listen daily. They are my jam ♥️♥️
@rhiahlMT
4 жыл бұрын
You can tell him that the Troops, of which I was one in the mid 70's, absolutely loved GFR. The band was on every barracks party tape created, ALL their work. Even today as we have reunions those of us from the mid 70s still pull the music out. Thanks to all of them, especially Mark, for keeping us entertained when we were young and a long way from home. 😘💕
@pamcrider8074
4 жыл бұрын
@@rhiahlMT absolutely, I know I grew up in Okinawa during Vietnam, and Grand funk was the bomb!!?
@luxandravela4006
5 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Grand Funk Railroad. Ever ! 🇺🇲🤘
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@nonrepublicrat
5 жыл бұрын
good!! I hope you are right. they suck !!
@charlestravis1078
5 жыл бұрын
EVER.........
@buck8996
5 жыл бұрын
agree
@unclexeres
3 жыл бұрын
@@nonrepublicrat you suck.
@TheScavenger71
5 жыл бұрын
Mark said Heartbreaker was the first song he ever wrote when he was about 14 years old. I was at the Shea Stadium concert in 1971 when Humble Pie opened for them. Mark said he flew overhead in a helicopter while Humble Pie was on and said the entire stadium was bouncing. Two first rate bands at one fantastic concert; it is all the proof you need to see why it was a great time to be a teenager in the early 1970s.
@moondawg3693
5 жыл бұрын
Amen brother !
@1mudholder
5 жыл бұрын
I saw them on that tour in 71 at the Forum in LA, a band I hadn't heard of call Black Sabbath opened for them. Needless to sat it was an epic night & one I will never forget.
@jerry12601
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, me too! Upperdeck first base line.
@CARNELIANTURQUOISE
5 жыл бұрын
I will definitely agree with that statement!!!! The best era as far as I'm concerned!!
@TheJetfighter666
5 жыл бұрын
Dave Wray I was there! Wyndorf and I already had the first two Queen albums memorized. Queen kicked ass but Mott were pure magic. Uris theatre - the entire week!!
@gobeyond614
5 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk with Mark Farner was one of the best most versatile bands there has ever been. Thank you for giving them the credit they deserve! The Railroad...... oh yeah
@AKICITA
5 жыл бұрын
YES! FINALLY somebody showing some love to Mark Farner and GFR!!!
@TommySwede
3 жыл бұрын
We really need to hear and share those kind of comments
@steverherb
5 жыл бұрын
Mark could also rip on keyboards and harmonica! Don Brewer also sang lead vocals. One of the best power trios ever!
@81peabody
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you picked up on one of the greatest bands ever
@anthonyrexhouse5858
Жыл бұрын
First concert I ever saw. I was 14 years old. I saw them at Madison Square Garden with Wet Willie and Suzi Quatro opening up for them. They were amazing. Mark Farner is an amazing player and individual.
@timothykscarborough7047
Жыл бұрын
I am 72 years old and when I "grew up" I was basically a Motown/ soul- blues person, and back then, we bought 75 RPM vinyls and 8 track tapes. And when Grand Funk came I bought an 8 track of them and I immediately loved them and expanded my music! They were, as you said amazing! Loved them, still do!! Thanks for loving them too!! 😘🌹
@taab7
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showcasing GFR and especially the incredibly talented Mark Farner. As you so rightly pointed out, Farner's vocals are superb. He is easily one of the greatest frontmen ever. Great Guitarist - Great Singer - Great Song Writer - Great Physique - Great Hair. Grand Funk were one of the few American bands from that early to mid 70's era that could compete with the massive onslaught of British bands that dominated the scene. The live recording of 'The Rail Road' is one of my all time favourite epic power rock ballads. That Grand Funk is not in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame is a mind numbing travesty.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree!
@mysterj1
5 жыл бұрын
I think Mark Farner was one of rocks best front men. One of the FEW that could dominate the stage like a Robert Plant. God, he EXUDED rock and roll!!!
@toddflowers8052
5 жыл бұрын
Please sign the petition ! chng.it/kKjhd8RNzj
@TatersUnited
5 жыл бұрын
It's strange to me that GFR doesn't seem to get the credit they deserve. They were as big as Zeppelin or the Stones in their prime.
@toddflowers8052
5 жыл бұрын
@@TatersUnited Exactly but Jan Wenner didn't like them so Rolling Stone bad mouthed them and he was "The Guy" on the R&RHOF until this January when he steps down,hopefully they will get in.
@georgewodicka4839
5 жыл бұрын
How Grand Funk, The Guess Who, and Three Dog Night are not in the RRHOF is criminal.
@davidstovall8573
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@georgereynolds2276
3 жыл бұрын
It's also criminal that Jethro Tull and Joe Cocker are not in.
@ralphwhittemore5041
3 жыл бұрын
You r so Right George .All the bands you mentioned belong . Also Steppinwolf@!!
@ultrahighgain412
2 жыл бұрын
It took Rush forever and Blue Oyster Cult isn’t in yet either.
@LisaGemini
2 жыл бұрын
Neither will Foreigner ever be there. It's political. Lou Gramm was told they'd never be included. Jann Wenner decides most of the bands. It sucks.
@mikemcfarlan8555
5 жыл бұрын
Saw Mark Farner band in Milwaukee last year on his 70th birthday. Still the man! So sad how Don Brewer and Mel screwed him over. smh...
@tamarabradshaw4799
5 жыл бұрын
Very sad. Jealousy is a terrible thing.
@LisaGemini
2 жыл бұрын
Steven Tyler of Aerosmith said it: the rest of the band is usually insanely jealous of the frontman because he gets all the media attention and the best groupies! This has been shown to be very true, whether it's GFR or Chicago when they dumped Peter Cetera or Fleetwood Mac when they dumped Lindsey Buckingham. Jealousy is a horrible sin and wrecks many millions of insecure dopes. Sadly, the fans suffer when people can't be mature.
@gssheriff7278
5 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid grand funk was the band.
@iDONTdoFacebook
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I wore my GFRR 8-tracks OUT back in high school. Mark Farner was my man in Rock! Long live Mark Farner! A WORLD-CLASS composer, guitarist, performer, vocalist, musician and a genuine brother to all!
@tedrawlins
5 жыл бұрын
And these guys are not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. One of my favorite bands since High School.
@zeppelinfan9360
5 жыл бұрын
The Doobie Brothers are also not in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. It's an absolute Joke.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's crazy!
@pbracey1
5 жыл бұрын
@@zeppelinfan9360 I think currently the most glaring omissions to the R&R HOF are Jethro Tull and Rory Gallagher. The HOF has become somewhat of a joke at this point. They inducted Alice Cooper and Deep Purple only in the past few years...they should have been in many years ago. Also, they're electing rappers now. Ridiculous. After being inducted two or three years ago, Steve Miller slammed the HOF for making the inductees pay for their own expenses. When the Sex Pistols were elected, they didn't show up, and called the HOF "piss in wine". Screw Jann Wenner and the directors of the HOF.
@zeppelinfan9360
5 жыл бұрын
@@pbracey1 I know... No Steppenwolf either, who should be in just for their song "Born to be Wild".(First song I believe to use the term "Heavy Metal") But, Joan Jett gets in for that earache song I love Rock N Roll. Unbelievable
@land7776
5 жыл бұрын
@@zeppelinfan9360 I thought GNR was finally inducted. Really insane if they weren't, the HOF is in the north USA, same as this band. And like I said before, there was no greater power trio outside Cream.
@GunnisonUndercover
5 жыл бұрын
If I recall correctly Mark Farner said in an interview he only had a couple of guitar lessons so he is one of those self taught guitar players. I think those who are self taught are the one's who develope a "style." GFR also got caught in that transitional period in early 70s where the 15 minute songs weren't happening anymore and music was becoming more commercially oriented and thus they started churning out the 3 minute songs like Locomotion and We're An American Band. GFR the opening band for Led Zeplin and was kicked off the tour for getting a bigger applause. Another good video Phil. Gunnison Undercover
@webman1956
5 жыл бұрын
I think the band made a mistake going top 40ish to attract a larger fan base. They lost that heavy base Blues Rock sound that made them stand out.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@guynellerandle9742
5 жыл бұрын
New Jersey Exposed , what impressed me is he was self-taught on the guitar, he could play the piano, harmonica, he worked his amplifiers to create the sounds he wanted. Singer/songwriter epic performer and showmanship! He is a Rockstar! Highly underrated, indeed! He’s turned 70, and he’s still rocking!
@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61
5 жыл бұрын
That must've been very early 70,s when Zep got really big in 72 ,73 they didn't have an opening act.
@guynellerandle9742
5 жыл бұрын
Scott Greer it was in the very beginning. When they were still with Terry Knight. They were originally Terry Knight and the Pack. He was their manager/lead singer. But, he didn’t have the group’s best interests at heart. They pulled out of that situation and pushed Mark out front to sing. Renamed themselves, and there they were! I personally think that’s when they were their best. Then, creative differences, egos and jealousy emerged. GFR began to self-destruct. It’s a crying shame. They were their best together. 😢💔
@tamarabradshaw4799
5 жыл бұрын
I'll never understand why Mark's solo career never took off because he obviously had/has mega talent to sing, play, write, dance and be the best all around entertainer. But thank God we have great video footage of them at the height of Grand Funk✌💗💕💗💕💗💕💗💕
@annemayseyfried8907
5 жыл бұрын
Their *FEELING ALLRIGHT* SLAYS!!🔥
@Mistertwist.
5 жыл бұрын
Man I love the 70's rock! Great band! Bands actually had to know how to play and they did! You're on fire lately Fil!!!! Great analysis as always! ROCK!!!!!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@psychospeakempire
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Fil. I got to see GFR back in their heyday in 1970 in Staten Island, New York. At the time they were just a trio unlike here. They were great. Mark couldn't get any credit for being a good player back in the day. I'm glad he's getting it now at least. That goes for all of GFR. Really good players. You should check out their video from The "Red" album (1970), a song called "Inside Looking Out". Live trio GFR. Another great video Fil! Thanks....Paul
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@rodneycaupp5962
4 жыл бұрын
Just absolutely amazing. I was in the navy and at Sea for a good bit of three years, through the peak of their greatness. We used to blow up speaker systems listening to these guys aboard Ship. It was a great way to chill out.... Mark, Don, and Mell !
@joemorrow8411
5 жыл бұрын
Can't Say Enough On This Incredible Band,,,
@dianaallison6110
4 жыл бұрын
So luv ur insightful & knowledgeable reviews, Fil. GFR is one of my fave bands, ever...& appreciate u putting them on here. Mark is still going strong..over 50 yrs later! Amazing to behold..4 sure. Thx 4 this one 🙂🙂✌✌☮☮🤘🤘💕💕
@pbracey1
5 жыл бұрын
In '70/'71, they were one of the 'biggest' bands on the planet. They broke the Beatles Shea Stadium attendance record, and the concert sold out faster than the Beatles did. "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" from that concert is incredible. Apparently the band is still touring with Don, Mel, and Bruce Kulick (ex-Kiss) on lead guitar. Without Farner, it's just not Grand Funk Railroad. Kind of like Kiss was without Ace and Peter.
@CapAnson12345
5 жыл бұрын
Except Grand Funk without Mark is like Kiss without Gene and Paul.
@bdizzle2144
5 жыл бұрын
Peter is my hero from bringing up "I'm Your Captain". That song is fucking epic.
@ipsurvivor
5 жыл бұрын
Peter - They were worried that Shea stadium would collapse with those concrete slabs visibly bouncing up and down from the weight of the fans jumping up and down...
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@evanward4303
5 жыл бұрын
@@ipsurvivor I saw the Rolling Stones there and the place literally shook!!
@danjv
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. First concert I went to was these guys at Madison Square Garden in 1974. Great show, I was knocked out! Next one was Johnny Winter.
@TheWodasi
5 жыл бұрын
OH Thanks Fil ! and with keyboards too ! "Paranoid" . "I am your captain" ... sorry grew up with them !
@michaelhendricks1206
5 жыл бұрын
Great, great pick Fil. One of my favorite bands from my high school days. Was lucky to have caught them in concert in late 60's. You rock MR FIL!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@scottsteeves
5 жыл бұрын
Has been a long time since I have heard this one. Thanks.
@74dartman13
5 жыл бұрын
They were a great band. It's a shame that you rarely hear of them...even on classic rock radio staions. They play the same old crap we've heard a million times before! GFR rocked!👍😎🎸🎶
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@TheSpydersBand
5 жыл бұрын
And when they play GFR, they play the Locomotion and other later pop stuff. Their early stuff rivals any band of the time.
@jerrywebb9614
2 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager in this era..The bands of that day were mind blowing in talent.We had so many great groups,Chicago,Tower of Power,3 dog night,humble pie,mott the hoople,Csn'y,traffic,Alice Cooper,the list is endless..I believe in my heart we will never again witness an era where every rock band was so electrifying..So miss this era..Just one day let me go back to 1970✌
@alexbowie6316
Жыл бұрын
It was the State of the Art for this stuff.
@shawnbfowler8883
5 жыл бұрын
Love GFR. Feeling Alright, I'm Your Captain, Mean Mistreater... Oh the days of my youth! Doesn't get much better for that era and "Feel Good" tunes that enhanced your herbal high.
@kirkscobey3031
5 жыл бұрын
Flint Michigan Boys!!! Funny coincidence. I was listening to this yesterday and wondering if you would review this song!!! Your not only great at analysis! Your Psychic to boot!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
😂
@shawndouglass2939
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Kirk, are you any relation to Mark and Danny Scobey ?
@lawrencehaw8780
4 жыл бұрын
Kirk Scobey Congratulations to.Flintoid as George Carlin said to a band that started quite humbly in a garage in the Kearsely area!
@LawrenCharles
3 жыл бұрын
I actually grew up with the band. I grew up in Flint, MI and went to school with Jason Frost - Craig Frost's kid brother. Craig is the keyboardist. I became a pro musician in part because of these guys. I gigged with Scott Frost, Craig's younger brother, for years. Craig joined Bob Segar after Grand Funk broke up in '76 and has been with him since...
@Needles923
5 жыл бұрын
My first concert ever was 1970 with Grand Funk Railroad. They were tight, entertaining and explosive. I worked up a sweat just watching them. My ears rang for 3 days. Thanks Fil for your analogy which is spot on.
@marcpetak114
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I saw them that tour in Oakland Coliseum with Freddy King opening! My first ever concert experience! Never forget it!
@frankmorrow5080
5 жыл бұрын
Really like the bass on Closer To Home. I like me some Grand Funk!
@swampgator1957
5 жыл бұрын
like - Loveeeee
@anisacollins3573
5 жыл бұрын
I can remember playing Closer to Home over and over.... I loved that song. oh yeah its "Im Your Captain"
@s1d299
4 жыл бұрын
@@anisacollins3573 It's both -- it's two songs you're remembering, which are combined into a medley.
@tamarabradshaw4799
5 жыл бұрын
These videos of Grand Funk still move me so deeply. Such a great talent and such a great decade for music. I love you Mark❤ Thank you for speaking so positively about my all time favorite band. Cheers from the US.
@donnaransom3770
5 жыл бұрын
❤ Mark Farner ❤ "Inside Lookin Out" was my favorite by GFR. Had his poster on my bedroom wall when I was a kid.
@vmat1000
5 жыл бұрын
I thinking white pants, waist length hair and a red MicroFrets guitar. My friend had this poster.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@land7776
5 жыл бұрын
that's probably my favorite too. So much soul in that band..
@fredthompson4568
5 жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus Why you would wonder too limited shots of Mel .He did not want his technique copied. Mel Schocher. Wanted his style leagly offlimits..ie ..He pattened the play style. As you never ever hear Bass Guitar in most songs. Mel let it THUNDER as a Bass should!
@tamarabradshaw4799
5 жыл бұрын
I'd still have Mark's poster hanging in my bedroom but I don't think my husband would understand.
@xenigron6237
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner the very best voice in rock music!!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@brucekevin8472
5 жыл бұрын
Yes he was and still is on point. Not to forget Steve Walsh though.
@georgewodicka4839
5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Brad Delp!
@jeffwarren4938
2 ай бұрын
Rik Emmet is up there as well...and a virtuoso guitarist like Mark.
@DiamondDave10
5 жыл бұрын
Love the respect for Mark and Grand Funk
@gregbryan8220
5 жыл бұрын
March 20,1998 Bronco Bowl, Dallas, TX Mel, Don and Mark were all there. Greatness. Such a great concert!
@BearGFR
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed that show. I was there too :)
@basho1967
5 жыл бұрын
The voice, the guitar, the whole damn band! GFR one of my favs!! Hardly mentioned these days, too bad cause their so good.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@twwtjohns
3 жыл бұрын
I was so fortunate to see GFR 3 times in the early 70s. First in '71 again in '72 and then for the final time in early '74. That was definitely their heyday and I feel so privileged to have seen them in their prime. PS: I saw them in the Sportatorium in South Florida all three times.
@michaelhayward7572
5 жыл бұрын
Finally. About time. GFR and Mark. You need to check footage out of them around 69-71. Especially the B&W footage of the Shea stadium gig and playing "on the inside looking out". Good colour footage of this song too. 11 minutes of magic. IMO by 74 they were slowly going downhill unfortunately. But 70-72 they were one of THE greatest bands on the planet.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kwmusic4560
5 жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus The song is "inside looking out", no 'on the' in the title. Listen and prepare to be blown away. kzitem.info/news/bejne/uW2r2oSsk1-Tpoo
@Mff48
3 жыл бұрын
@@kwmusic4560 blew me into next week!!!
@brucemcdonald1114
5 жыл бұрын
I was 12 in 1969 and already had my first Grand Funk Railroad record. (On Time) How great were those days???? Thanks to my older bro for always turning me on to great rock RECORDS.
@billyray8062
5 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk was a very underrated band,I grew up about 45 miles from Flint,MI where they`re from!! Another great job Fil,I`m a big fan!! ROCK
@slanford6767
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up around the corner from his cousin's. He was a year or 2 older than I am .there name is still on the railroad overpass there on Fenton rd.
@billyray8062
5 жыл бұрын
@@slanford6767 Awesome
@TheSillykelly
5 жыл бұрын
Mid-Michigan resident too and yes they were a beloved MI band❤️
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@slanford6767
5 жыл бұрын
@@billyray8062 they crossed out the word trunk onto the grand trunk rail road back in the late 60s Mabe as late as 72 and it has never been put back.its been gfr ever since.
@jpsheldon
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up on these guys having grown up in Michigan, over the years I have listened and witnessed live a lot of bands but I have never seen a 3 piece band do what these guys pulled off. Simply amazing music. Mark Farner is an absolute GOD musically speaking. Genius song writer, and his skill of the guitar and his voice, what a voice! Such a shame the way Mark has been treated over the years by Brewer, Schacher and Knight. If any band should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this band should!
@mkivy
4 жыл бұрын
What a singer/songwriter/ musician..he could play blues, rock, etc...good ole “Heartbreaker”...so glad I saw them back in their hey-day! What a time to be alive!
@jamesbarretf1251
4 жыл бұрын
I was into GFRR waaaaay back n the day. You n others are bringing them back to new gens a 1/2 century later.
@myownchannel247
5 жыл бұрын
great song from them, they were a great live band ,they should not be forgotten. Tight rhythm section.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@joepaul9855
5 жыл бұрын
He has a great voice! Saw them in 1981... .opened for zz top. First rock concert I ever saw....GREAT!!!!!
@sallynielsen8150
5 жыл бұрын
WOW, what a performance!!! Thanks for this video, Fil! Taking me back to my youth!
@alanna8983
5 жыл бұрын
Dayum, I never realized how hot Mark Farner was! Yeah baby!! I love Grand Funk's music growing up, but was kind of young to appreciate them visually. I sure missed the boat on that!
@usermo
5 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard this in years, brilliant! Thanks for your great taste. Peace!✌🤘
@paulgibson3259
5 жыл бұрын
My goodness, that drummer was a bit much. Loud and loud. I admit, grand funk live was my first album, but then i listened to my brothers Yessongs triple live album and no more GFR.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DawnMGP58
5 жыл бұрын
I was 8 when this came out...lol...my parents were sooo awesome and turned me on to many great and talented Bands and Singers...from the 50's-70's....I loovveee all genres of music...because, of my exposure, at a very young age, to Bands like GFR, CCR, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, etc. I so love your breakdowns and analysis of Bands, Fil!! You Rock my Friend!! Peace✌☮🤘🎶🎵🎼❤👍
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
☺🤘
@detroitlady9282
4 жыл бұрын
Seen these guys couple times back in the day in Detroit. These guys could jam! Good times and great memories! They truly rocked it!
@arminkloppert5701
4 жыл бұрын
What a great band they were! Pure, raw power with tons of emotion. I cannot understand why this band wasn't even on my radar in the 70s.
@ruth3567
5 жыл бұрын
This video shows rock n roll at it's best!! So good, made me almost cry!! I was in high school when they were popular. Such talent!, and Mark Farner was nice to look at too!!!
@minxbade
5 жыл бұрын
You're so right about the bands playing like they record. It was also a time, 70s, where LIVE albums were very popular and in some cases were more popular then the studio recorded albums. Foghat LIVE is a great album. Journey Captured, Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
☺👍
@land7776
5 жыл бұрын
Who Live at Leeds -almost 70's. Alman bros. at Fillmore Humble Pie Rockin' the Fillmore The Band -Rock of Ages Just so many
@crusheverything4449
5 жыл бұрын
Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous, Scorpions - Tokyo Tapes and UFO - Strangers In The Night: The Holy Trinity of Live Albums in my world!
@funkywheels8288
4 жыл бұрын
Also Rock and Roll Animal by Lou Reed!!
@iDONTdoFacebook
3 жыл бұрын
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: “CAUGHT IN THE ACT!” I plum wore out that LIVE album thru my years of high school! It was one of the very first albums I ever owned as a young teen (all my albums then were 8-tracks so I could play ‘em in my car).
@AckermannEstudio
5 жыл бұрын
I saw Mark Farner performing here in Lima - Peru for the very first time last night, What an energy.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@dianaallison6110
4 жыл бұрын
What an awesome band..cant even believe they're not in the R & R HoF yet. Shocking! Mark F. is something else..great vocalist/guitar player..& gorgeous!! Thx 4 ur great reviews 🙂🙂
@michaelnettles2570
5 жыл бұрын
Inside Looking Out...Mark, Don and Mel...do it. Just do it!
@fashionfelonx5056
5 жыл бұрын
If I remember, inside looking out has the best drum / guitar solo on Rick history or was it deep purple, maybe I'm a leo?
@michaelhicks3288
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see some appreciation for Mark Farner !
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍🙂
@raythackston1960
2 жыл бұрын
And in the early years Mark played the keys live as well. So talented...so underrated. He played every instrument imaginable. And watch him when he walks across the stage especially during breaks and tempo changes...that is the count for those breaks and time changes. I recognized it years ago...I heard an interview he talked about.
@michele21auntiem
5 жыл бұрын
Great analysis! Just want to add i always appreciated the way their voices harmonized. The bluesiness to Mark's voice is just perfect. i wish these white satin pants would come back for rocks bands too. ( well a girl can wish right?) ROCK!
@therealbettyjane
5 жыл бұрын
Bring back the satin pants! It was so great to be a vocalist in those days. I got to work with lots of beautiful men with long hair, satin pants & spandex too. My women friends were so jealous, but those guys were my brothers..! My eyes never slept!
@MRHenHen
5 жыл бұрын
A very underrated band. I don’t know how there not in the hall of fame yet. I’ve been getting into them lately 😊.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@johnmatthew102
5 жыл бұрын
I saw them in '75. I believe Foghat was the warmup act. My ears are still bleeding from that show.
@reemclaughlin4260
5 жыл бұрын
Foghat! Taking me back. ✌🏼
@pbracey1
5 жыл бұрын
@Wei Chan Vladislov Foghat were great! RIP 'Lonesome 'Dave Peverett and Rod 'the bottle' Price. Dave was touring with the band right up until a few months prior to his death from cancer, and his performances on guitar and vocals remained excellent. It was sad, as he looked emaciated, but was still giving it 'his all'.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@stevegirardmedia2255
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely... saw Foghat & Molly Hatchet in ‘76 and I couldn’t hear for 3 days. Truly started my efforts to wear hearing protection.
@garycoker1990
5 жыл бұрын
should have done inside looking out he rocks it and sad they aren't in the rock n roll hall of fame
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a shame.
@HiroForever
5 жыл бұрын
This era had some of the most KILLER male vocals....the technicality, the power.....was truly incredible when u compound the hair, spandex, sometimes makeup.... man
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@texuztweety
5 жыл бұрын
Man oh man oh MAN, one hell of a band!! What a performance, epic is RIGHT. Fantastical!
@R.POWELL
5 жыл бұрын
IT SUCKS THAT THEY'RE NOT IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME BUT KISS, MADONNA AND OTHERS THAT DON'T DESERVE IT- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!
@bobsaturday4273
4 жыл бұрын
I wish you hadna said that , kinda makes me feel depressed . Mark and Grand Funk are a real big part of Rock n Roll history ! guess it goes to show ya how fulla shit all that "r&r establishment " is , as bad as the establishment that rock n roll blew up in the first place , all about money .
@chadkincham
4 жыл бұрын
Because he got saved and started doing Christian rock, and they hate Christianity. Same with Johnny Rivers, he did some songs like, Jesus is a soul man. He’s kept out too.
@bobsaturday4273
4 жыл бұрын
@@chadkincham wow ! what a revelation . it all makes sense now , Johnny too ....unbelievable !
@chadkincham
4 жыл бұрын
Bob Saturday - here’s a mark Farner Christian rock song: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZt9qJmooJNphoo
@susanbeckham9586
3 жыл бұрын
It's all political BS
@39thala
5 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk was always one of my favorite blues rock bands!
@extremereclusefallows5779
5 жыл бұрын
Would give anything to see them tour again!!!
@jmjaxson
2 жыл бұрын
Superb analysis Wings of Pegasus!. This whole concert is by far the greatest live performance I've ever seen. Phenomenal talent and showmanship.
@iDONTdoFacebook
3 жыл бұрын
“Absolutely EPIC vocals” were the words our very knowledgeable analyst Fil used to describe Farner’s voice. Fil was SPOT ON! Farner’s vocals are indeed world-class! One of my all-time favorite singers, right up there with the likes of Canada’s Burton Cummings of “The Guess Who”, “Journey”s former frontman Steve Perry, “The Eagles” Don Henley, and the voice of California’s “Ambrosia”, David Pack. These guys are the Crème de la Crème in the world of vocalists and Mark Farner is right up there in that category in my book! But Farner as a fully rounded musician edges out the other guys with his additional world-class talents of songwriting and music composition, guitarmanship (a great keyboardist and harmonica man too!), and he’s the ultimate showman! Long live Mark Farner! When he’s gone on to the other side it’ll surely be our loss and he’ll leave a big ol’ unfillable hole in the world of music. But our loss will be a real gain for the choir above. I’m certain they’ve got a place reserved for him in the heavenly band above! I look forward to hearing him perform up there!
@brucecronin6396
2 жыл бұрын
Great band !! Saw them in '70, and they ROCKED !! Hail, Mark Farner !!
@gwmcklintock
5 жыл бұрын
So hard to find bands that are actually talented live. Honestly never realized just how good they were. Thank you for the enlightenment!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍☺
@iamrichrocker
5 жыл бұрын
Closer to Home still brings tears to my eyes...Deep Purple and GFR and Uriah Heep were constant providers for my road trips..that was era for music..
@dday9257
5 жыл бұрын
I saw GFR 3 times.They were amazingly tight and precise.They were loud and it made me feel like I was floating on air it sounded so good.I sure miss those days back then I know they will never come back but at least I was there then.
@johnschofield9496
Жыл бұрын
This entire concert is remarkable !! Best rock band ever, and after 50+ years, they're STILL my favorite !!
@jazzyboy7784
5 жыл бұрын
Fil...great job as always...you pick the best music and analyze it so well...you are an old sole...I can tell just from your big smile watching the video that you just get it...thanks for all your hard work...keep making them...i'll keep watching.🎸🎤🎧🎵🎶
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@jamesallen278
2 жыл бұрын
You know they grew up in Flint Michigan where the Grand Trunk Railroad went through. There is a train bridge in the middle of town with the words Grand Trunk Railroad on it. In 1974 someone painted over it to spell out Grand Funk Railroad. It was supposedly never corrected because they became so big. I just happened to go near Flint in 2014 40 years later and googled the location of the bridge and quite amazingly it still has not been painted over.
@brendaparker3825
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing Mark Farner. We who were growing up with this music really appreciated this man's talent. Thank you so much for reminding us how awesome he was.
@LorraineCareyAuthor
2 жыл бұрын
Great song~ great band! I saw them live in the 70s. Such talent! I love how you are showcasing these classic rock bands.
@cahenglish
5 жыл бұрын
the Grand Funk Live Album from 1970 is one of my all time favorite live albums! Awesome listening.
@danmelenka9521
5 жыл бұрын
cahenglish yes sir that was a great album !!
@dm9151
5 жыл бұрын
They were my first concert at the Spectrum in Philly. The locomotion tour about 73 if my mind is still working. They did an unforgettable show. Thanks for the memories Fil.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@perinold
5 жыл бұрын
As a kid, my older brothers and sisters were huge GFR fans...and I became one too. Absolute thrill to meet the band (albeit sans Mark) several years ago backstage before a show. Don Brewer is still one of my favorite Rock and Roll Drummers.... right up there with Bonzo (in my opinion). Thanks Fil for nailing it once again... Headed to Patreon now... come on there everybody. Show Fil some support!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@MichaelLFogarty
2 жыл бұрын
The only band I ever saw at the Fillmore East was Grand Funk in August 1970 just before going to Asia for a year in the military. Always loved them.
@deantait8326
Жыл бұрын
It was incredible to be 20 in 1969. We thought this exceptional music was just normal! 🤔 Nope we was spoiled 😳😎. That Blues/Rock combo was spectacular !
@boosha62
5 жыл бұрын
Fil, you, as I've stated in previous videos you've made, are truly amazing!!! Thank you so much!!!! I have been listening to GFR since about 1975 and they are definitely the MOST underrated band ever! Don Brewer was an animal on drums.
@davidscholting9964
5 жыл бұрын
Look how small the drum kit is... 1 tom up, 2 floors and a snare with a couple cymbals. Professionals indeed. Kick'n ENDING!!!!
@peterhineinlegen4672
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's a beast. I saw Stanley Jordan once, and his drummer had a set just as small. One less tom but a few more cymbals. He was kicking the shit out of his single bass, actually got a roll going, and stood up while he was rolling it. The crowd went nuts.
@peterhineinlegen4672
5 жыл бұрын
also I bet he's pretty hot in that shirt. It makes me think of Seinfeld's "I don't wanna be a pirate" line.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
👍
@pbracey1
5 жыл бұрын
Speaking of small drum kits...how about Ringo Starr's kit with the Beatles😃
@jamesgang6206
5 жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus l km
@shadowplay2801
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fil, Mark is supremely talented, he was the grand in the funk. seen them in 71 shea stadium ny. i was just home from the service, one of the greatest shows i have been to.
@billsmith2038
5 жыл бұрын
#33👍. What an awesome band and an awesome time in music history.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
☺👍
@matthewvorenkamp356
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite band of all time. Great to see you honor them on the uniquely exceptional band they were.
@imalicenseplatepressingdud6780
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fil! My very first concert as a 12 year old, and it was only six bucks, and a week later I saw Yes in concert what a week.
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@jhamptonjr
5 жыл бұрын
I was 14 in 1973 and saw Grand Funk Railroad play for $3.50! What a great group! Peace!
@rodentcafeteria
5 жыл бұрын
Same here! Saw them play at in Detroit at the Michigan State Fairgrounds long before they became famous. A very young Joe Walsh and The James Gang also played.
@gregstupi2657
5 жыл бұрын
I did as well. Cost me $4.00 though.Great band.Love 3 piece bands
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@twwtjohns
5 жыл бұрын
I was 14 in 1971 when I first saw them on tickets donated to our church. They were my first live rock band and I've been Grand Funk Railroad Forever ever since.
@swampgator1957
5 жыл бұрын
Saw them for $5.00
@ljm7651
5 жыл бұрын
Big thanks for this one Fil. in 72 and at the tender age of 12 my older brother snuck me out to see GFR front row center, and I received my true baptism into hard rock and roll, lol without a doubt my greatest rock and roll memory I still think my ears are ringing :) as usual, Fil great job always look forward to your thoughts
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