@@geraldroraback5432 I wished that were true--unfortunately, Credence Clearwater went into the RRHOF without John Fogerty, and just like Mark Farner--he, too, wrote most all their epic songs and was the undisputed leader of the band
@@impalaman9707 is that right? bloody hell thats a travesty! hope it doesnt happen to mark,it just wouldnt be right but nothing surprises me with that institution,it stinks.
Mark farner is an awesome guy, musically of course, but as a fellow American he's a patriot, we love you too mark, God bless you and God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm 63 and just recently saw GFR's live performance of Inside Looking Out. OMG. Best live performance I've ever seen. 3 dudes slaying their individual instruments, funk, blues, soul, rock, raw! No synthesizers or taped background music....just microphones placed in front of the drums and the bass and guitar corded up to amps. Truly epic.
This is one of the greatest interviews I've ever seen with Mark. I interviewed him in 1987 in Austin, Texas when he played the old Back Room on Riverside Drive. He was so nice and his wife is so fine, Lisa. His oldest son, Jason was there, too. One of his greatest song Mark's ever written was called "Well Done". Just a great Christian song. Love my Grand Funk and love my life with Jesus Christ, too.
Wow! A man so far ahead he predicted the future of the trash that is available to this day. My respect for him has no bounds after this amazing interview. The man is truly blessed.
Just love this. Warning: Once you start, you are in for the whole 54 minutes. Very compelling. He's so well spoken on his artistry and the nastiness of the business side. Comes across as a genuinely good person. His passion for making music and turning on audiences is palpable. Great recall and retelling of detail on personal, family, business, spiritual and artistic matters. Whether one agrees or not, you can appreciate how articulate he is politically. Kills me how underappreciated Farner and GFR are. Such pure rock n roll greatness. That story about Led Zeppelin (about 15:00) shows that.
Terry Knight was like King Saul and Mark Farner was (and still is) like King David. I love you brother Farner. Keep singing those gospel songs. You will have a place in our Lord Jesus Christ's Kingdom!!
Since the first time I heard them, Mark farner has been the VOICE of Grand Funk. Although you can hear the distinct sounds of Don's drums and Mel's bass lines, Mark is Gand Funk. More RESPECT to this down-to-earth man, full of humility and virtue.
I met Mark at The Swamp in 1985 to remix some tunes we recorded in Nashville. I didn’t expect him to be there but he made a great impression on me as a musician and a very talented artist not to mention a great guy.
Mark is the best, down to earth and genuine as they come. Back in the day I was in awe of his music, energy, stage presence, now I find myself in awe of his resilience and good nature. And honestly how cool is it Mark hung out and became friends with Steve Marriott!!
I am Bosnian musician and i loved Grand Funk Rairoad music. Had several LP albums when i was young. Now i am 60. Thank you for your music and your concert yo played for Bosnia. You are great human being Mr. Mark Farner and great American patriot. Did watch your interview with great attention. Thank you. God bless you.
I had a rock band when I was teenager and we played at a high school. One of the songs was “ inside looking out” we played it Grand Funk style and every body liked it so much, they asked us to play it again. Mark Farner was my hero then, and Grand Funk was our favorite band. I enjoyed this interview a lot.
Gotta love Mark; we are so much in sync in more ways than one. This interview was some years ago and it sounds prophetic nowadays. I would love to meet him in person!
Reflecting while I listen to this I finally put my finger on what it is about Mark Farner's music. Happy. I always feel happy listening to Grand Funk Railroad music. Even when he forces you to reach deep inside of your soul you still come out the other side feeling a little bit cleaner from the excursion.
It shows this man was taken advantage of way too many times...and yet has a wonderful outlook on life...this is a great interview...nice job by the interviewer...
Loved this interview, Love GFR, you are the quintessential lead guitarist ,lead singer and straight out Rock n Roller . You are True to yourself and to the music . Yes GFR should be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . I am proud to say I have seen you in concert, met you backstage and chat a bit with you Mark. And I have all 3 of your autographs on an album. ❤️❤️❤️
terrific interview - thanks for taking us along. Deff worth the watch. Loved the 2A reference @ 24:55 -- Loved the Christian Belief and declaration @ 33:00 . Loved Farner & the Railroad.!!
Excellent interview! Thanks for posting. Mark is a true musical pioneer! He definitely told the truth about real talented musicians never getting a record deal and how it's who you know etc... I'm a musician, I play guitar and bass and a little piano. I can read, write and transpose music but yet all these crap uh I mean rap bands out there who have absolutely no musical talent, who couldn't tell an 1/8 note from a 1/2 rest and couldn't play a musical instrument if they tried, but yet they make millions just by talking Ebonics into a mic about smacking his woman up while smoking a blunt and drinking a 40. But yet a real and talented musician who writes and plays great music can't make it in the music biz!!
Great interview. Mark's the best and unequivocally my biggest musical influence ever. Thank you Mark. You're a total class act. I have been wondering for years about the guitar he used on E Pluribus Funk. Yes. That is quintessential GFR. I always suspected it was that white SG. Now I know.
I was made aware of Grand Funk during their Red Album! A year prior I had joined a band playing bass guitar in high school to help them do a talent show we won second place playing Long Train Running by the Doobie Bros. Moved to another high school joined a real rock band and we started covering GFR! I became an album collector and developed a very impressive GFR library, Starting with Terry Knight and the Pack, The Pack, Flint (with only Don and Mel), All the GFR albums and many Mark Farner solo albums! Quite an amazing band! Too bad it ended the way it did!
Mark's the greatest I listen to the music when I was growing up and I started playing the guitar and the bass and I know a little bit of it he plays great five stars
Very down to earth guy gives good advice on life beautiful story about his son and still jams and rocks keep it going Mark and never retire keep jamming
This man is a beautiful soul,i LOVE listening to his stories hes so funny and articulate he has wonderful memories! Just makes you feel that you have known him for years.....bless you Mark,love ya x
Yes very down to earth , but high on soul !! Mark has always said ( the power of the people) well the power of the fans should get together & help put the real GF back at least for one US tour & that goes for keybroad player C-Frost. Seger can wait or take a long vac somewhere.
Mark Farner, The best artist and of greatest guitar player of the world. Mark may God, our Creator and most high, bless and protect you and your love ones. Peace to everyone~.~Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad, period! Peace to everyone~.~
as a young black teenager (15-16) growing up in the 70's all my friends jammed GFR 'Live', schmokin' weed, drinkin' wine! (eh most of turned out ok! lol)
The greatest garage rock band of all time. But let me say this, Terry Knight got his in the end when his daughter's boyfriend stabbed him to death in Waco, Texas sometime in the 90's. Karma is a mother fucker in ANY business. Mark is a survivor because Mark has Jesus Christ in his life. Enough said on that subject.
I was at Pirates World in Hollywood for the concert. I was part of the crowd that was locked out. There was a big rock fight with the cops and after about 30 minutes of rocks and tear gas the gates were opened and we got in. It was general admission seating so I snaked my way to the front and watched an incredible performance. Also saw you at Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami and you announced the Live album would be recorded there that night. We left out a little early because the building had filled up with reefer and we were getting a buzz. Never seen so much dope being smoked in front of dozens of cops that did nothing about it. It was an awesome concert.
All the music industry does is try to rob the artists of their work. Why is rhis still legal? Disgusting amounts of power and greed. But Mark rocks. Greatest front man ever, a decent man with awesome talent and integrity. It takes courage and strength to confess your faith. God Bless him.
My first concert was in summer 1970 at the LA forum featuring Grand Funk Railroad with Pacific Gas and Electric opening. By August I was in Vietnam Nam listening to their first album. I later became a Christian also. God Bless.
Mark talking about pulling into Shea Stadium in a cop car reminds me of that line from Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion"--"I pulled into town in a police car!"
Totally natural, no pretensions or pretentiousness, he speaks it from the heart. I hear truth and love. Maybe in his younger days with hair to his waist, adored by millions, there might have been some arrogance. But I can see the hubris has given way to a good clean confidence.
Mark has a respected opinion of current music industry. Anybody reading between the lines can see his honesty about the level of actual talent now in the industry. He's probably too diplomatic to really spell it out.
Dear Mr. Mark Farner...i have enjoyed being a fan of yours my whole life. I wanted to ask you if you ever recorded any music w another music legend ? Thnx beau st john
Same,! Yet I live in England where nobody's even heard of them. 58 now and still love them. I was lucky enough to pick up a German pressing of 'Live Album' on a recent tripto the coast. I purchsed the original album 2nd hand at age 9 in 1973. Their records are so rare here in the UK but i managed to buy a copy of the coveted Red Album last year and I still haven't taken it out of the bag, I can't bring myself to even look at it let alone play it,!
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There is no Grand Funk without Mark Farner
I Agree!!!!
dkinblu -We all Agree. Reason GFR is not in the HALL is because Mark is not with them.
@@geraldroraback5432 I wished that were true--unfortunately, Credence Clearwater went into the RRHOF without John Fogerty, and just like Mark Farner--he, too, wrote most all their epic songs and was the undisputed leader of the band
Cross Tie Walker- Believe me when I tell you, No Mark Farner, NO RRHF. SORRY, and that’s a fact.
@@impalaman9707 is that right? bloody hell thats a travesty! hope it doesnt happen to mark,it just wouldnt be right but nothing surprises me with that institution,it stinks.
One of the most powerful voices and guitar player frontman EVER!!!!!
HE IS GRAND FUNK!!!!
Mark IS Grand Funk. Without him, no Grand Funk. He's such a great guy. Get this guy and the original Grand Funk in the HOF!!!
Mark farner is an awesome guy, musically of course, but as a fellow American he's a patriot, we love you too mark, God bless you and God bless America
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Mark Farner has a huge heart !! You got to love this man. A great musician ! and a wonderful person !
Tommy Pierce great
Amen to that.....
I'm 63 and just recently saw GFR's live performance of Inside Looking Out. OMG. Best live performance I've ever seen. 3 dudes slaying their individual instruments, funk, blues, soul, rock, raw! No synthesizers or taped background music....just microphones placed in front of the drums and the bass and guitar corded up to amps. Truly epic.
Mr. Farner is an amazing person. God fearing, conservative and humble. And a helluva rocker!
Mark Farner is the KING of the 3 piece HARD ROCK Band 🎸!
Hell yeah, from MI.
This is one of the greatest interviews I've ever seen with Mark. I interviewed him in 1987 in Austin, Texas when he played the old Back Room on Riverside Drive. He was so nice and his wife is so fine, Lisa. His oldest son, Jason was there, too. One of his greatest song Mark's ever written was called "Well Done". Just a great Christian song. Love my Grand Funk and love my life with Jesus Christ, too.
I love Grand Funk and I mean no disrespect but, this guy doing the interview is BLAH
@@johnkelly2663 he is blah 😂
@@shable1436 Mark's all full of energy and seems like an easy to talk to regular guy and that dude is a dud.
Great interview! I love Mark Farner's down to earth personality. A true American. We need more like him :)
Wow! A man so far ahead he predicted the future of the trash that is available to this day. My respect for him has no bounds after this amazing interview. The man is truly blessed.
How can one not like him after watching this interview?
Way to go Mark, your awesome. You have a forgiving heart after being financially harmed.
Just love this. Warning: Once you start, you are in for the whole 54 minutes. Very compelling. He's so well spoken on his artistry and the nastiness of the business side. Comes across as a genuinely good person. His passion for making music and turning on audiences is palpable. Great recall and retelling of detail on personal, family, business, spiritual and artistic matters. Whether one agrees or not, you can appreciate how articulate he is politically. Kills me how underappreciated Farner and GFR are. Such pure rock n roll greatness. That story about Led Zeppelin (about 15:00) shows that.
+Frank Cohen Thx for the warning bro, now I can't stop watching it....Mark is great, Got to meet him a few years back, Changed my life...Peace
Well said, and seven years later it remains the same. Absolutely right!
My 70’s favourite band, Mark was my guitar hero, he had a big influence on me to become a guitarist.
Terry Knight was like King Saul and Mark Farner was (and still is) like King David. I love you brother Farner. Keep singing those gospel songs. You will have a place in our Lord Jesus Christ's Kingdom!!
Since the first time I heard them, Mark farner has been the VOICE of Grand Funk. Although you can hear the distinct sounds of Don's drums and Mel's bass lines, Mark is Gand Funk. More RESPECT to this down-to-earth man, full of humility and virtue.
GOD bless ya Mark & family, loved you since I was a kid!!
I met Mark at The Swamp in 1985 to remix some tunes we recorded in Nashville. I didn’t expect him to be there but he made a great impression on me as a musician and a very talented artist not to mention a great guy.
Mark Farner is the Man!
Mark is the best, down to earth and genuine as they come. Back in the day I was in awe of his music, energy, stage presence, now I find myself in awe of his resilience and good nature.
And honestly how cool is it Mark hung out and became friends with Steve Marriott!!
I am Bosnian musician and i loved Grand Funk Rairoad music. Had several LP albums when i was young. Now i am 60. Thank you for your music and your concert yo played for Bosnia. You are great human being Mr. Mark Farner and great American patriot. Did watch your interview with great attention. Thank you. God bless you.
I became a Rock fan because of Mark Farner and Grand Funk.
Mark is one cool brother.... God loves Him for sure... I remember back in the 70s....GFRR cost me alot of shirts.....
This is a guy I could dig hangin out with .
Mark Farner Is As Real As The Music, Keep On Rockin', Mark!!..
Mark is # 1. Thanks for having him interview. We're waiting for mark to return to Cincinnati, or close by, please!
It's July, 2020. @ 50:50 "Made in the USA". Still good advice. God bless ya, Mark.
ALWAYS liked Mark, such a positive guy. God bless you Mark. Total gentleman, not telling any stories about other musicians 🙏👍
I had a rock band when I was teenager and we played at a high school. One of the songs was “ inside looking out” we played it Grand Funk style and every body liked it so much, they asked us to play it again. Mark Farner was my hero then, and Grand Funk was our favorite band. I enjoyed this interview a lot.
Like mark since 1970...he is so humble n rare viece very fantastic...no other...god bless you mark..
Gotta love Mark; we are so much in sync in more ways than one. This interview was some years ago and it sounds prophetic nowadays. I would love to meet him in person!
Reflecting while I listen to this I finally put my finger on what it is about Mark Farner's music. Happy. I always feel happy listening to Grand Funk Railroad music. Even when he forces you to reach deep inside of your soul you still come out the other side feeling a little bit cleaner from the excursion.
mark was born to rock god bless him saw him im in 71 boston what a talent
What a wonderful interview! One of my all-time favorite musicians comes across here as articulate and hugely likable. You've gotta love the dude!
It shows this man was taken advantage of way too many times...and yet has a wonderful outlook on life...this is a great interview...nice job by the interviewer...
So great the man! A real great musician and awesome human being!
Loved this interview, Love GFR, you are the quintessential lead guitarist ,lead singer and straight out Rock n Roller . You are True to yourself and to the music . Yes GFR should be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . I am proud to say I have seen you in concert, met you backstage and chat a bit with you Mark. And I have all 3 of your autographs on an album. ❤️❤️❤️
next to Jimi , probably one of my all time favorite artist I hope to meet someday !
I really enjoyed this interview with Mark Farner! Well done!
terrific interview - thanks for taking us along. Deff worth the watch. Loved the 2A reference @ 24:55 -- Loved the Christian Belief and declaration @ 33:00 . Loved Farner & the Railroad.!!
Excellent interview! Thanks for posting. Mark is a true musical pioneer!
He definitely told the truth about real talented musicians never getting a record deal and how it's who you know etc... I'm a musician, I play guitar and bass and a little piano. I can read, write and transpose music but yet all these crap uh I mean rap bands out there who have absolutely no musical talent, who couldn't tell an 1/8 note from a 1/2 rest and couldn't play a musical instrument if they tried, but yet they make millions just by talking Ebonics into a mic about smacking his woman up while smoking a blunt and drinking a 40. But yet a real and talented musician who writes and plays great music can't make it in the music biz!!
Great interview. Mark's the best and unequivocally my biggest musical influence ever. Thank you Mark. You're a total class act. I have been wondering for years about the guitar he used on E Pluribus Funk. Yes. That is quintessential GFR. I always suspected it was that white SG. Now I know.
I was made aware of Grand Funk during their Red Album! A year prior I had joined a band playing bass guitar in high school to help them do a talent show we won second place playing Long Train Running by the Doobie Bros. Moved to another high school joined a real rock band and we started covering GFR! I became an album collector and developed a very impressive GFR library, Starting with Terry Knight and the Pack, The Pack, Flint (with only Don and Mel), All the GFR albums and many Mark Farner solo albums! Quite an amazing band! Too bad it ended the way it did!
Mark's the greatest I listen to the music when I was growing up and I started playing the guitar and the bass and I know a little bit of it he plays great five stars
That interview was 54 minutes? Seemed like 5 because it was so captivating! Great stuff and great stories!
A true! White Native American Indian!! Greetings from Central America, Guatemala City.
love GFR...i met Mark Farner in 1986 in Ottawa Canada...i like what he says about Zappa as well. good stuff here,
I meet Mark , Told him I was teaching music .He said ,Kevin teach your love .
Mark farner such a great-great n beautiful person n so-so honest thanx
Thank You for your Music!
Very down to earth guy gives good advice on life beautiful story about his son and still jams and rocks keep it going Mark and never retire keep jamming
This man is a beautiful soul,i LOVE listening to his stories hes so funny and articulate he has wonderful memories! Just makes you feel that you have known him for years.....bless you Mark,love ya x
This needs to be a movie now!
Yes very down to earth , but high on soul !! Mark has always said ( the power of the people) well the power of the fans should get together & help put the real GF back at least for one US tour & that goes for keybroad player C-Frost. Seger can wait or take a long vac somewhere.
Mark Farner, The best artist and of greatest guitar player of the world. Mark may God, our Creator and most high, bless and protect you and your love ones. Peace to everyone~.~Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad, period! Peace to everyone~.~
as a young black teenager (15-16) growing up in the 70's all my friends jammed GFR 'Live', schmokin' weed, drinkin' wine! (eh most of turned out ok! lol)
The greatest garage rock band of all time. But let me say this, Terry Knight got his in the end when his daughter's boyfriend stabbed him to death in Waco, Texas sometime in the 90's. Karma is a mother fucker in ANY business. Mark is a survivor because Mark has Jesus Christ in his life. Enough said on that subject.
So Glad I came across this video. Great dude. Something in that Michigan water
great interview,love mark,beautiful person inside and out.....
Dude this is great!
Mark should write a book.
At 39:31
Great interview
I was at Pirates World in Hollywood for the concert. I was part of the crowd that was locked out. There was a big rock fight with the cops and after about 30 minutes of rocks and tear gas the gates were opened and we got in. It was general admission seating so I snaked my way to the front and watched an incredible performance. Also saw you at Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami and you announced the Live album would be recorded there that night. We left out a little early because the building had filled up with reefer and we were getting a buzz. Never seen so much dope being smoked in front of dozens of cops that did nothing about it. It was an awesome concert.
Keep it Goin Mark!!!!!!!
Mark told me this story about Closer To Home, Cool as can be
Ken Adams - what is it?
How cool is it when an interviewer asks a question and let’s the guest answer without interruption.
All the music industry does is try to rob the artists of their work. Why is rhis still legal? Disgusting amounts of power and greed.
But Mark rocks. Greatest front man ever, a decent man with awesome talent and integrity. It takes courage and strength to confess your faith. God Bless him.
Mark is Red White and Blue.... For sure.... Thank you brother
Love you Mark
You are the best mark.
Very good talk on spirituality, his son, and wreck biz.
I always wondered how he got that locomotion guitar sound on the solo part.
The great Todd Rundgren was producing; maybe he had something to do with it. Sounds like a Univibe (as used by Jimi) or phaser/flanger of some sort.
Love Ya Mark .
Outstanding !
Cool Guy! Saw you yeeerars ago at Katinas in South Hadley, Mass and you were Awesome!!! Love you Mr. Mark! 😘😘😘
I like that Mark is interviewed my Detroit.
amazing interview! thank you
My first concert was in summer 1970 at the LA forum featuring Grand Funk Railroad with Pacific Gas and Electric opening. By August I was in Vietnam Nam listening to their first album. I later became a Christian also. God Bless.
Best musicians come from MI. 👍👍👍😊🙏😘🎸
One of the very best!
Mark talking about pulling into Shea Stadium in a cop car reminds me of that line from Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion"--"I pulled into town in a police car!"
Very insightful !!
I remember meeting him in Petoskey, MI at Playtown sound. I was in the middle of recording a piano track, needless to say, I had to do it over lol.
THE BEST!!!
Mark from MI, hell yeah!!!!!
Every Teenage Girl at South Jr Anaheim CA. 1971 Loved Marc Farner and the Grand Funk live album.
I love this guy!
Totally natural, no pretensions or pretentiousness, he speaks it from the heart. I hear truth and love. Maybe in his younger days with hair to his waist, adored by millions, there might have been some arrogance. But I can see the hubris has given way to a good clean confidence.
He was a looker,never gave me the impression he was,arrogant.He was gorgeous!!
FYI
The concert with heavy rain was in Tokyo - Korakuen Stadium ❤
We were there !!!
One of the best front men ever.
Brown ring......spot on Mark!!!
A class act
Mark is so genuine and honest! What a talented and blessed person!
How is GFR not in the Rock HOF?!
Ha! Mark answers that one! The RRHOF is a joke!
getting back to where we met him in the first place... I feel good about you now
love this guy
Mark has a respected opinion of current music industry. Anybody reading between the lines can see his honesty about the level of actual talent now in the industry. He's probably too diplomatic to really spell it out.
LOVE YOU TOO!
I wanted to ask if he had Indian blood, thanks for confirming that.
Dear Mr. Mark Farner...i have enjoyed being a fan of yours my whole life. I wanted to ask you if you ever recorded any music w another music legend ? Thnx beau st john
Great interview. I fell in love with GFR at about the age of 9 years old.
Same,! Yet I live in England where nobody's even heard of them. 58 now and still love them. I was lucky enough to pick up a German pressing of 'Live Album' on a recent tripto the coast. I purchsed the original album 2nd hand at age 9 in 1973.
Their records are so rare here in the UK but i managed to buy a copy of the coveted Red Album last year and I still haven't taken it out of the bag, I can't bring myself to even look at it let alone play it,!