Mark Farner Has Some Angry Words For Ex Bandmates in Grand Funk

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  • @LisaBellaDonnaMusic
    @LisaBellaDonnaMusic Год назад +539

    No Mark Farner, there is no Grand Funk! Mark is a national treasure!

    • @willo8794
      @willo8794 Год назад +10

      I’ve seen Mark quite a few times. He & his brother Rick had a band. Did all the GFR stuff.

    • @friotaiocht101
      @friotaiocht101 Год назад +8

      Indeed.... there's just no debating that...

    • @SteveOMaddog
      @SteveOMaddog Год назад +2

      Yep!!!

    • @vickjoshua5923
      @vickjoshua5923 Год назад +9

      100% Mark Farner is the image of GFR.His band mates who was supposed to be his brothers,betrayed him , sad.

    • @stutzbearcat5624
      @stutzbearcat5624 Год назад +8

      I did a couple of shows with Mark - and be assured he IS JUST A GREAT A GUY as you would imagine!!
      No rock star ego - just a musician's musician!!

  • @dcummings4834
    @dcummings4834 Год назад +403

    Saw Grand Funk a few times way back when, wouldn't walk across the street to see them without Mark Farner

    • @itchyandred4131
      @itchyandred4131 Год назад +9

      Me neither ✌️

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 Год назад +10

      I wouldn't walk across the street to see them if he was in it.
      I'm not into this whole 70+ year old rock bands from back in the day thing, I don't want to see a bunch of geriatric senior citizens trying to act like they're still in their glory days, I'd just as soon listen to my old records and remember them the way they were on the posters on my bedroom wall and the t-shirts I had and leave it at that.

    • @thud9797
      @thud9797 Год назад +9

      I saw them in 98, the last tour with Mark and they were absolutely incredible. Just loved those guys. And WAR opened the show and they were excellent as well, what a great night.

    • @kevinwalsh4652
      @kevinwalsh4652 Год назад

      Don Brewer is a complete and total scumbag, Farner was Grand Funk ....without him it's a frigging cover band

    • @sejrec56
      @sejrec56 Год назад +6

      @@dukecraig2402 there’s definitely some 70 yr olds who can still really Rock, too bad your too opinionated to enjoy seeing them to let them know how much you appreciated them. For you obviously music is not that important, and the artists themselves don’t mean squat to you!

  • @dereckvon
    @dereckvon Год назад +318

    I'm with you, Mark. Respect.

    • @gregsayles9253
      @gregsayles9253 Год назад +2

      I WON'T go see a 50th-"Anniversary" show without Mark!--I remember many yrs-ago meeting his young son at one & thinking: "wow, what a nice, well-mannered boy, Mark must be so proud"--What's Mark's loss is, I'm sure, Heaven's gain!...

  • @adgo22
    @adgo22 Год назад +325

    Grand Funk is NOT Grand Funk without Mark Farner..plain and simple..he's the voice of all the classic best stuff they ever had..cannot believe Mel and Don would even think they are "the band" without him..crazy..

    • @fcl1998
      @fcl1998 Год назад +5

      Mirrors "The Guess Who", which only has the drummer as n original member.

    • @kimreed4468
      @kimreed4468 Год назад +8

      At one point we knew them as Mark Don and Mel..
      Not even Grand Funk.

    • @kimreed4468
      @kimreed4468 Год назад +8

      Trivia...the Roliing Stones have been covered hundreds of times, Jagger was asked his favorite cover..it was Gimme Shellter Grand Funk

    • @kimreed4468
      @kimreed4468 Год назад +1

      Probably a legal technicality.
      Who registered band name?
      Farner is very good yes, but in my partss, his reputation is as an arrogant asshole. Going back to Flint and Davison days. And beyond.

    • @keithkoenig5320
      @keithkoenig5320 Год назад +4

      Nobody is stopping Farner from rejoining the band...if you don't want to be involved, fine. But don't stop the other guys from earning a living. Either rejoin, or tour your own thing. It's just that simple...

  • @markymark903
    @markymark903 Год назад +165

    Once Lou Gramm was gone Foreigner wasn't Foreigner any more.

    • @RC-gf8cs
      @RC-gf8cs Год назад +28

      Same when perry left journey...they bevame their own coverband

    • @lovly2cu725
      @lovly2cu725 Год назад +3

      SOMEONE WENT TO SEE THEM IN VEGAS & I WARNED HIM THAT LOU WASNT IN THE BAND

    • @phillipmarlowe0525
      @phillipmarlowe0525 Год назад +1

      Johnnie Edwards did a pretty good job. The one album unusual heat is underrated

    • @jerrydavis6502
      @jerrydavis6502 Год назад +1

      I saw them in Vegas 2016 and no original members were onstage.

    • @albertmedel6130
      @albertmedel6130 Год назад +1

      True

  • @ladypalomino3151
    @ladypalomino3151 Год назад +62

    Mark is so right. Without him there is no Grand Funk.

  • @mikesmusicden
    @mikesmusicden Год назад +184

    Mark Farner is an awesome guitarist and seems like a really cool guy. All the best to him and his family. And I agree, it's not Grand Funk without Mark!

  • @charlespinto4608
    @charlespinto4608 Год назад +80

    You gotta love that guy. One of the best voices in rock music.

  • @HughCorbyCruick
    @HughCorbyCruick Год назад +79

    Ain’t Grand Funk without their singer and guitarist, Mr. Farner.

    • @catfishcooler1566
      @catfishcooler1566 Год назад

      Grand Funk is just one of DOZENS of Nostalgia Acts. Farner was EASILY replaced.

    • @thenameosborntremaine1661
      @thenameosborntremaine1661 Год назад +5

      @@catfishcooler1566 I suppose, if you go in for cover bands. A reunion tour with Farner would still be able to sell out arena's.

    • @scottmcgregor4829
      @scottmcgregor4829 Год назад +4

      How many times can you allow yourself to be screwed over by your band mates. They are as bad as Terry Knight. Mark should stay as far away from those criminals as he can.

  • @piscesman54
    @piscesman54 Год назад +83

    Mark is a legend. Ain't no Grand Funk without him. He's the man.

  • @barrysmith8920
    @barrysmith8920 Год назад +117

    Incredible songwriter, amazing guitarist, insanely great performer...
    And OMG what an awesome voice he had!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    • @alan30189
      @alan30189 Год назад +5

      And still has.

    • @superorangeish
      @superorangeish Год назад +2

      Frontman of frontmen...

    • @beclairful
      @beclairful Год назад +1

      His voice is STILL INCREDIBLE!! 👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️

  • @Ghostdog4
    @Ghostdog4 Год назад +168

    Mark Farner is GF. Much respect to one of my all time favorites!

  • @douglasrock9414
    @douglasrock9414 Год назад +59

    I was fortunate enough, with my band, to back up Mark Farner and his band back in the late 80's in Rome NY. What a great guy to chat with back stage. He was 42 yrs old (apprx )and looked unbelievable. Souded stupendous. .He was talking all about being on the screen in Times square and other great stories and wisdom. Left a great impression on us and I still have a place in my heart forever for this wonderful guy.

  • @davidcoppotelli3957
    @davidcoppotelli3957 Год назад +29

    Without Mark there is No Grand Funk. He was your Captain. Believe it. Ne respect for the other Bandmates. Thanks Mark the 70's were Great because you brought it to the Table. DAVID, RI

  • @texasflood3165
    @texasflood3165 Год назад +60

    No Farner..No Funk…..

    • @synthvault
      @synthvault Год назад

      Naw, both original members are still in Funk plus they have the amazing Bruce Kulick on guitar. The funk is just fine. I'd agree with you if Farner hadn't become an extremist.

    • @derhandtrommler
      @derhandtrommler Год назад +1

      No Farner...No problem.

    • @travelinben1966
      @travelinben1966 Год назад +1

      Right.The other two would have been nowhere without him.

  • @friotaiocht101
    @friotaiocht101 Год назад +60

    They were a great band... but without Mark I just can't enjoy them the same way.... it's a shame that things happened the way they did but it's history... Mark will always be remembered as the heart & soul of GFR.... God Bless you Mark you will always be one of my all-time favorite musicians...

  • @michaelhalstead7532
    @michaelhalstead7532 Год назад +28

    God bless Mark. In my humble opinion he is a brilliant song writer and singer. I cant find the words what he meant to me growing up on his music. He was grand funk without him it's not even close. Love you Mark always have always will

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig4200 Год назад +13

    "COMPLETELY dishonest to the fans." Absolutely could not have been better said Mark.

  • @RRCCTexas
    @RRCCTexas Год назад +16

    Mark is the best. Saw him in 2010 in Houston, on the same bill as Kansas. Grand Funk is, like he said, Grand Faux without him.

  • @mapp4751
    @mapp4751 Год назад +38

    What a shame these guys are still alive and well and should be out there playing together! one of my favourite bands in the late 60s and early 70s! a real tragedy!

  • @tangerinerose3724
    @tangerinerose3724 Год назад +42

    Love Mark... man after my own heart...

    • @mao2233
      @mao2233 Год назад +1

      Tangerine Rose Absolutely agree with you. He is so passionate about everything he does. I could listen to him talk for hours

    • @carrollcaldwell4570
      @carrollcaldwell4570 Год назад +1

      Saw and heard Grand Funk Railroad at the 2nd annul Atlanta Pop Festival at middle Georgia Speedway in Byron Georgia. They played for free.

  • @davidsortwell6654
    @davidsortwell6654 Год назад +16

    Mark was the heart and soul of GF. Real talent.

  • @fritztheman749
    @fritztheman749 Год назад +6

    Mark Farner had an incredible impact on my life. I'm your captain is my all time favorite song.I'm sixty six years old and had a fairly successful career as a rock and roll front man. My wife and I also grow healthy things to eat and drink. But, the most important thing Mark and I have in common is our faith.We have both been delivered! l look forward to seeing You in Eternal glory Mark. God bless you brother.

  • @somebody670
    @somebody670 Год назад +22

    Mark is so cool! He always was and always will be!! Mark was GFR. Very musically talented man. A very talented musician!! Love you still, Mark.😊❤

  • @chrishowell4845
    @chrishowell4845 Год назад +13

    You can`t SPELL Grand Funk without Mark Farner!!

    • @rickmontgomery3037
      @rickmontgomery3037 Год назад +1

      Exactly, and speaking of spell, I always thought it was cool that he named his publishing company (at least in the early GFR years) "Cram Renraff" -- i.e. his first/last name spelled backwards 👍

    • @woodrowmagnus2535
      @woodrowmagnus2535 Месяц назад

      Mark, who? & who?

  • @ronaldtiracchia2017
    @ronaldtiracchia2017 Год назад +9

    I can't believe Grand Funk is going out without Mark. Grand Farce

  • @philbrown1474
    @philbrown1474 Год назад +27

    I saw them in 71&72. Saw the reunion in 96. The 96 was musically more mature. All great.
    About a year ago a friend called me. Had tickets to Grand Funk Railroad. So I went.
    It was bad. For several reasons.
    I’ve seen Mark Farner three times.
    Farner is far and away musically ahead of the cover band.
    It’s a shame that Brewer and Shacher won’t do the right thing.
    The fans are taking the brunt of Brewer’s ego trip. And don’t give Mel a pass. He sides with Brewer.
    What’s a shame is the average younger fan probably doesn’t know the band’s current status and internal politics. So they’ll sell tickets.
    Just never again will I take a seat in their Sham Show.

    • @brolinofvandar
      @brolinofvandar Год назад +3

      Been a fan of Grand Funk since I had E Pluribus Funk on 8-track. I'd love to see Mark play. I'd do an overnight trip to see him. I wouldn't walk next door to see the current "Grand Funk".

    • @susielacroix7711
      @susielacroix7711 8 месяцев назад

      @@brolinofvandar I saw mark farner 4 years in a row at the musics exchange in Fort Lauderdale fla great shows great guy ❤️❤️❤️😃😋😋🥰 loved it got to say a few words to him

  • @TeeTimeMike
    @TeeTimeMike Год назад +25

    My very first concert at age 15 . GFR is not GFR without Mark, Don & Mel (I’d add Craig also). They should be in in the rock n roll hall of fame.

  • @Krinklestar
    @Krinklestar Год назад +18

    Always love to go see Mark play here in Michigan. I've been doing it for at least 40 years! Keep rocking Mark!!!

  • @justpassinthru1191
    @justpassinthru1191 Год назад +10

    My favorite rock star!! Down to earth and a wonderful fascination for all things that the Lord Jesus Christ has to offer. Grand Funk Live and Phoenix albums were fantastic!! I saw them in Shreveport, LA in 1974 I think, I know they were touring the American Band Album. I had a backstage pass, I was sitting on the steps running up to the stage and Mark came up the stairs for a sound check, his shirt even touched my shoulder (I was 17 yrs old) dang I sound like a fascinated little girl. I could not see him so I moved to the side of the stage and was sitting on a drum seat watching my Idol playing that silver guitar. A guy came up and told me to not sit there, I showed him my pass and he smiled and introduced himself as the drum player for Wet Willie!

  • @wjniemi
    @wjniemi Год назад +16

    If I had one word to describe Mark, it's "unsinkable". I love that about him, it's a virtue worth acquiring. It's too bad about what happened with GFR, that band was key in the formative years of my rock and roll. Life goes on, bands rise and fall, people get screwed, and Mark just rolls with it. It's a beautiful thing.

  • @dennisricci5027
    @dennisricci5027 Год назад +5

    Definitely would have been No Grand Funk without Mark. He is the talent behind the band. Grand Funk with Mark was the best concert I ever went to. The building was shaking. Thanks Mark.

  • @chuckkaras9729
    @chuckkaras9729 Год назад +9

    Mark Farner is Grand Funk period

  • @will_ashbless
    @will_ashbless Год назад +5

    An all-time great American three-piece. No smoke and mirrors, just three guys actually playing the shit out of their instruments and singing. Life is way too short to not bury the hatchet at some point, but this is advice I need to take myself tbh. Great to see Mark sharp and healthy.

  • @frankperry1111
    @frankperry1111 Год назад +12

    I still like the Mark Farner version of Grand Funk Railroad. I was in high school when I bought and listened to Grand Funk Railroad On Time. Mark and the bass lines had me hooked.

  • @seekingserenity1902
    @seekingserenity1902 Год назад +14

    Awesome info on garlic, didn't know. Loved Grand Funk Railroad.

  • @mikes9759
    @mikes9759 Год назад +8

    Cool seeing Mark!! I was a funk fan long before a lot of my friends and I brought them around! Still love listening and glad I saw them a few times! Really cool to hear him talking about farming! Makes me respect him even more. He grew up like I did. I'm glad there's still some of us left!! Rock On Brothers!!!!!

  • @youtoo2233
    @youtoo2233 Год назад +44

    Are you sure this is not the 55th anniversary?? I think their first album was released in the late 60's, not 1973

    • @jeffschamel3756
      @jeffschamel3756 Год назад

      It’s the 50th anniversary of their signature song - not the band itself / agree it wasn’t clear - I have like 6 albums from before ‘73

    • @funkfan1751
      @funkfan1751 Год назад +2

      August 25, 1969 release of GFR's On Time , We're An American Band was released in 1973.

    • @ronroskowske6047
      @ronroskowske6047 Год назад +1

      Correct-first album was released in December of 1969.

    • @michaelshumakersr.7144
      @michaelshumakersr.7144 Год назад +1

      Actually, their first album came out in 1969 but the band formed in 1968, so you're right - 55th anniversary is correct. What's going on is that the bogus GFR is advertising the "50th Anniversary Of We're An American Band" and "The American Band Tour 2023".
      If Don Brewer or Mel Schacher by some chance read this, shame on you for depriving the true fans an opportunity to see the REAL GFR one final time.

    • @derhandtrommler
      @derhandtrommler Год назад

      The first album "On Time" was released in the fall of 1969.

  • @makeitcount179
    @makeitcount179 9 месяцев назад +3

    Love HEARING Mark Farner talk about family and rock history. Sold Out Shea Stadium quicker than the Beatles❤

  • @billrussell7197
    @billrussell7197 Год назад +8

    Mark you're the man...love you brother.

  • @thedarkwizardroom
    @thedarkwizardroom Год назад +13

    Saw Grand Funk Railroad in 71 my first rock concert,, Then in 74 Then GFR Lives tour 81 then on reunion tour in 98, Mark is the real sound of GFR without him it is not the same at all. His voice and guitar so missed in Don's GFR.

    • @clydebrown9982
      @clydebrown9982 Год назад

      1973 ,10 feet from the stage!! Greatv show! Free tickets 2013, that was a not even a good tribute band!

  • @iDONTdoFacebook
    @iDONTdoFacebook Год назад +4

    Farner still gettin’ a big charge out of having been a part of producing the corn that was put on the table at supper time when he was a kid makes me love the guy all the more!! He said it right when he used the word “GROUNDED” to the earth to describe himself. He is a grounded guy and a team player in this brotherhood of mankind. No pretentiousness -no arrogance -no “I’m famous so I’m better than the average Joe”. Farner is proud to be ONE OF US, the regular people. That is so rare and refreshing to see in a celebrity! He puts out love and respect and love and respect gets returned to him by his thousands of fans! I’m a fan of other musicians talents, but my feeling of admiration toward them as people on a personal level is nothing compared to what I feel toward Brother Mark Farner as I’ve easily felt of his generous warm caring soul thru the many interviews with him that I’ve watched. He’s one in a million! And a DANG good musician too!! Worldclass vocalist! Worldclass guitarist! Worldclass moves as a frontman! He’s got music running thru his veins! I think if you looked at Farner’s red blood cells under a microscope we’d find they’re all shaped like little music notes and guitars!
    Farner was, AND STILL IS, the FUNK in the Railroad. He’s the GRAND in it too! Always will be!
    This is my shout-out of Brotherly Love to Mark Farner! Thanks for all the years & decades of Good Singin’, Good Playin’!! May the rest of your days be filled with “EASY BREEZES” like the ones from those summers long ago on Uncle Jack’s farm!
    -Randall
    Arkansas USA

  • @ktm3602
    @ktm3602 Год назад +7

    Mark Farner is Grand Funk! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @barrierjohn6528
    @barrierjohn6528 11 месяцев назад +7

    Mark’s the creative and driving power behind GFR. The second concert I saw and heard 1972ish and I can still picture him in my minds eye with all his energy giving it everything he had as the frontman and leader. The edit is: thx for the garlic tip Mark cuz I’m mincing up some garlic shortly!

  • @MillerGenuineDraft1980
    @MillerGenuineDraft1980 Год назад +5

    It’s been 54 years since the release of their first album On Time. We’re An American Band celebrates its 50th anniversary this year

  • @kmt3614
    @kmt3614 Год назад +13

    ❤ I love that guy! Super interesting about garlic. I remember my old yellow plastic "We're An American Band" 45 from the mid 70's. I wonder what the BSide song was🤔 Absolutely had a huge crush on him for many years😊

    • @jeffschamel3756
      @jeffschamel3756 Год назад

      “Creepin’ “

    • @57RickH
      @57RickH Год назад

      B-Side was "Creepin'"

    • @derhandtrommler
      @derhandtrommler Год назад

      The "b side of WAAB was "Creepin'"

    • @Playbyplaymedia
      @Playbyplaymedia Год назад

      The flip side of "We're An American Band" was the Mark Farner-written song, "Creepin'".

    • @TerryKrysinski
      @TerryKrysinski Год назад

      still have the gold vinyl album,altho I have all their released on remastered cds these days. :-) T

  • @JackWebb713
    @JackWebb713 Год назад +5

    I love Grand Funk Live Album. Bought it in high school. Still listen on Spotify now. Thank you Mark. Many memories.

  • @teresa6635
    @teresa6635 9 месяцев назад +3

    I loved this interview with Mark. He's such a down-to-earth guy and I loved hearing about his farming background.

  • @glennquagmire1747
    @glennquagmire1747 Год назад +14

    Im your captain is an awesome song 🎵

    • @mcv9764
      @mcv9764 Год назад +3

      The best song 💥🤘🏼

  • @chrisdurante2544
    @chrisdurante2544 Год назад +5

    He is spot on about the garlic. Takes gastric problems to the ground.

  • @ronaldfeuerstein435
    @ronaldfeuerstein435 17 дней назад +1

    I got your back Mark. There is no Grand Funk without you!!! You so right about Farming! It's something great about knowing that you had a hand in how the food was put on your table..

  • @user-wq8cm6hm8f
    @user-wq8cm6hm8f 4 месяца назад

    My very first rock concert at The Fabulous Forum 72/73 ! Love you brother Mark! Isn't it Amazing what a prayer can do 🙏... it'll pull you through!. So glad to see you brother! Thanks for the tips on Garlic . God bless you

  • @hudentdw2
    @hudentdw2 Год назад +5

    Mark, You were Grand Funk Railroad period my solely favorite album was and still is The Red Album I just love it so many good tunes in it, bless you and stay healthy with garlic!

    • @Jan-pj7gn
      @Jan-pj7gn 8 месяцев назад

      The Red Album was my very 1st album as a 15 year old youngster.

  • @thaboomer53
    @thaboomer53 Год назад +4

    What a good egg mark farner is. A great musician and a great all-around guy.

  • @scottnickerson2
    @scottnickerson2 Год назад +6

    For years I have listened to any & every interview that has to with Mark & the original trio. I'm 66 & still haven't gotten a straight answer on why don't the originals three guys play together while they still can. What is the beef, & what will it take to lay down their swords? I know I'm not the only one who wants it to happen. Mark seems like a really good guy. God bless them all. I got to see them in '71 & will never forget that show.

    • @kentkrajick5496
      @kentkrajick5496 Год назад

      from what i can gather mel/don had tricked mark into signing over the legal right to perform as "grand funk" to mel and don ONLY, so mark cant legally perform as grand funk- only mel and don can- so they get all the $$$ associated with performing as grand funk (split 2 ways) as opposed to not being scum bags, keeping grand funk between ALL 3 of them and splitting profits 3 ways- not 2. . GUESSING don/mel knew damn well mark was the heart of band, so they didnt want to take chance of being shut out...CRAZY, Huh??!!!!

    • @chrishultgren777
      @chrishultgren777 9 месяцев назад

      Seem to me its not about money, it's about the drummer's ego being overshadowed by the frontman every show.
      Sort of like David Lee Roth & Eddie Van Halen

  • @samphillips9104
    @samphillips9104 Год назад +2

    Mark was the star in that band no Mark no band now they are a copy bar band now ..Mark you are a real rock star with a heart ..I plant garlic too got over two hundred bulbs growing right now ..rock on bro

  • @billknudson7895
    @billknudson7895 Год назад +6

    What a neat guy. You could sit down and chat with him about anything under the sun, and he’ll have something interesting to say about it. Love his story about driving the tractor when he was a kid.
    As for his bandmates, I hope they face unending epic failures until they atone for the stunt they pulled on him.

    • @gbh5912
      @gbh5912 Год назад

      Hoping bad on people?

  • @gailjohnson5950
    @gailjohnson5950 Год назад +3

    I was fortunate to have seen the ORIGINAL GFR in 1995 or 96 in Pittsburgh at an outdoor venue. They were absolutely fantastic!! Would love to see them together again. Mark has always been my favorite front man!! There could never be anyone to replace his energy, charisma, personality and talent!

  • @steveslate3601
    @steveslate3601 11 месяцев назад +1

    There is and never will be a Grand Funk without Mark Farner!!

  • @Cuckold_Cockles
    @Cuckold_Cockles Год назад +3

    New title: 'Mark Farner explains in detail the health benefits of Garlic'.
    Love ya Farn man, and love you G-Funk

  • @aguyinnc2865
    @aguyinnc2865 Год назад +5

    The first album I ever bought was "On Time." I still have that album, and it's still one of my favorites. But it stopped being GF without Mark.

  • @stevegardenhire5698
    @stevegardenhire5698 Год назад +5

    Farner the farmer ! Keep bringing it home Captian

  • @edwardprzydzial
    @edwardprzydzial Год назад +2

    no reason to waste time on this band without mark.

  • @maxx7743
    @maxx7743 Год назад +6

    Grank Funk without Mark is nothing more than a karaoke band!

  • @frankjames3315
    @frankjames3315 Год назад +4

    Saw him about 2 years ago. Such an energetic performance and he sounded great.

  • @chipgalloway8770
    @chipgalloway8770 Год назад +4

    Greatest frontman ever! Show at Shea was epic!

    • @rogerduncan8773
      @rogerduncan8773 Год назад

      GFR , a top 3 man power trio in classic rock history. Why they are not tn the RHOF is beyond comprehensive. The GFR band of today is good but not the same as the original band. Classic rock bands are fading away. It ts a shame we couldn't see a band with all it's surviving members in tack. What a concert we all could see. Put GFR in the HOF where they belong and Come together one last time for one heck of a concert tour. Mark Don and Mel 1 more time.

  • @luthier911
    @luthier911 11 месяцев назад +1

    God bless Mark Farner! A Real "All American Boy" (forever young). He'll be The Voice and Heart of "Grand Funk" forever, regardless what Don and Mel will do or say. They might be 20/25% each of that band, but Mark is 50/60%. Everybody who is into GF knows that. And every time you see or hear Mark you'll learn something, if you know how to listen. Mark Farner RULES!!!

  • @chuckwalters4759
    @chuckwalters4759 Год назад +1

    NOT Grand funk without Mark Farner! I refuse to see them until Mark is back in there!

  • @peterengland2892
    @peterengland2892 Год назад +3

    First time viewer John.Been a Grand Funk fan since buying 1st live double album early 70's.Sadly not much exposure for them in Australia . I'm in Melbourne.Will be tuning in more. Great interview.Good singin' good playin'. Go Mark👍

  • @bradb3248
    @bradb3248 Год назад +3

    Always enjoy Mark Farner interviews, garlic info an unexpected bonus 😊

  • @richardoliver1303
    @richardoliver1303 Год назад

    Saw GF at RFK stadium Wash. D.C. early 70's. I'm a black trumpet player and drummer. Hearing Those three made a big difference in my music career!!!! Get it together guys. Listen to yourselves and play live now!!!!

  • @wabitt11
    @wabitt11 8 месяцев назад

    Mr. Farner...THANK YOU for sharing YOUR talent!!!! I wore out Grand Funk Live and many occasions!!! Got to see you live in 1969 at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston as Bloodrock opened for you. You sir are GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!!!!

  • @2AChef-n-BBQ
    @2AChef-n-BBQ Год назад +6

    Mark is such a good guy, too bad Mel and Don were such worthless toads

  • @mlbolts72
    @mlbolts72 Год назад +6

    Love the interviews w farner . What a great band they were 😊

    • @somebody670
      @somebody670 Год назад

      Absolutely!! I'm with you!!!!

  • @DCToonTime
    @DCToonTime Год назад +2

    I have seen the current "Grand Funk". A pale version of what they once were. I would not see them again. I did see Mark two years ago at an outdoor venue in Decatur, Illinois with Jim Paterek and the Ides Of March. They were excellent in less than ideal weather conditions. Mark was especially good. What a performer!
    My advice to Don and Mel, get back with Mark while you still can.

  • @lcypher5579
    @lcypher5579 11 месяцев назад +1

    Speaking for myself...Mark will always be the frontman for Grand Funk.

  • @sgholt
    @sgholt Год назад +3

    Garlic advice from a favorite musician...Thanks Mark and RHM. Always in the sound track... ;)

  • @organjoe
    @organjoe Год назад +3

    I love GFR. Saw them with Mark and they were great . Zero interest without Farner. Don and Mel seem like traitors.

    • @steverherb
      @steverherb Год назад +1

      Same here, wouldn't see Grand Fake Railroad if you gave me tickets & a limo ride to the show

  • @seymourscagnetti1413
    @seymourscagnetti1413 Месяц назад

    Great interview. Glad to see Mark is healthy and active. One of the best RUclips rock concert videos out there is this one: "Grand Funk Railroad - I'm Your Captain - Shea Stadium 1971". The crew that filmed the concert did an incredible job capturing energy of both the band and their fans.

  • @rodss67
    @rodss67 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mark Farner is the sound of Grand Funk. Keep on keeping on Mark.

  • @jayjones9720
    @jayjones9720 Год назад +5

    On a similar note, the Little River band, an Australian group, is currently touring without a single original member and I believe everyone in the band is American. Most of the original group is available and willing to tour but someone else owns the name and feels they can make more money without any of the original people there. And then there's deep purple, a band that has had so many people in it that you can't begin to think of it as anything like the original group. Yes is also another band where they are touring without a single original member, however the founder of the band is available but they won't let him in. It's too bad there's not some way to force bands to put disclaimers in front of their names.

    • @slumpyb
      @slumpyb Год назад

      All the original members quit years ago and singed away their rights to use the band name.

    • @adamsiegel3760
      @adamsiegel3760 17 дней назад

      When I saw LRB a few years ago the original bassist (who sang on "Night Owls") was in the band. Did he leave? LRB is touring and I'm considering seeing them again.

  • @RC-gf8cs
    @RC-gf8cs Год назад +6

    Saw closer to home tour .msg nyc...now? Im old
    .

  • @bigbow62
    @bigbow62 5 месяцев назад +1

    Mark Farner is GFR ✌️🙂
    He built the band they sang his songs what the he!! man !
    The heart & soul of one of the greatest American bands and possibly the greatest live band...
    thank you Mark for you're vision drive and songs that will get these youngsters rockin' & turn them into Grand Farner Railroad fans forever... God bless you Mark ❤

  • @markkroner9800
    @markkroner9800 Год назад +1

    Love this guy!!!! Just turn Mark loose! They are all very comfortable with you John. David Paich was great also.

  • @dinosaursr
    @dinosaursr Год назад +3

    One of my first records was Grand Funk Live. When my wife says something negative to me I belt out Mean Mistreater as best I can. What a voice Mark has.

  • @Arfshesaid457
    @Arfshesaid457 Год назад +3

    Mark, it's pronounced TINN-itus.
    Not tinn-EYE-tus.

    • @lovly2cu725
      @lovly2cu725 Год назад

      EITHER WAY IS ALLOWABLE

    • @stevereed8786
      @stevereed8786 Год назад

      Who the hell can hear the difference?

    • @avlisk
      @avlisk Год назад

      Yup. As a long-time sufferer of tinnitus, you are correct. It's a pet-peeve of mine. "I-T-I-S" is a suffix meaning "inflammation of". Tinitus isn't inflammation of anything, and it's even spelled differently. Words matter. Derivations provide insight and foundations of understanding. (There will be those who call us "grammar police" for trying to educate and clarify. I call them deliberately ignorant.)

    • @derhandtrommler
      @derhandtrommler Год назад

      wrong. I'm a musician and I've had it most of my adult life. Tin-uh-tus in how it's pronounced in England. In the US , it's Tin-eye-tus.

    • @tonystephens6858
      @tonystephens6858 Год назад

      All depends on which side of the street you were raised. I've heard it both ways.

  • @barryrahn5957
    @barryrahn5957 Год назад +2

    Mark seems like a real solid, grounded and nice guy. Not seems - is!

  • @1965RonnieP
    @1965RonnieP Год назад

    I love the hat Mark.
    Good to see another icon rocker that made it through without getting contaminated by political BS. It's plain to see you are genius and genuine.

  • @JTLaser1
    @JTLaser1 Год назад +1

    Massive GFRR FAN! Was lucky enough to get all three autographs on my 75 Ibanez “Lawsuit” double neck. I’ll keep it and cherish it forever, because if not for Mark I’d never have played a guitar! Love you brother Mark!

  • @davemanone3661
    @davemanone3661 Год назад +1

    hats off to him and his gardening. just got done watering my sprouts for the garden, planning on using the old hen house as a greenhouse next year, fun stuff!

  • @jodymills3138
    @jodymills3138 Год назад +2

    This guy is great, I saw you in Albany Ny under the overpass. Great show. Much respect brother for who you are. Fantastic Musician.

  • @sammysalinas7877
    @sammysalinas7877 Год назад +2

    God bless Mark Farner!

  • @FrisellFan01
    @FrisellFan01 Год назад +1

    It's very simple.... there is no Funk without Mark Farner....period!

  • @dvtco.2545
    @dvtco.2545 9 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting comments about garlic. Thanks for off topic tidbits. Loved Grand Funk back in the days, early '70s. We're an American Band...yeah. great memories.

  • @vladimirblagonadezhdin8687
    @vladimirblagonadezhdin8687 9 месяцев назад +1

    Mr. Farner we LOVE YOU!!!❤❤❤

  • @suefields4254
    @suefields4254 Год назад +2

    Mark Farner is Grand Funk. Such a great frontman...

  • @rockerjo60
    @rockerjo60 Год назад

    Hey mark..its your soul & spirit through every word you've written that is grand funk..that is SOUL!
    I still have the picture of you and me when you came to fresno tower theater..

  • @davebrau
    @davebrau 6 месяцев назад

    Seriously, I don't know what I'm more excited about, the fact that he's such a great musician or that he is a passionate farmer!
    God Bless him.

  • @rockmybean5650
    @rockmybean5650 Год назад +2

    These bands that are 90 to 100 percent non-original are just tribute bands. Mark nails it! Rock on Mark!!!

  • @wyldebyll3089
    @wyldebyll3089 Год назад +1

    Saw them in Atlanta in '71, great show. Wouldn't go without Farner.