I'll definitely be watching. I've been a fan of Grand Funk ever since I was a kid. I got to see them live a few times in the '70s and they were always terrific. Mark Farner is truly one of the unsung heroes of Rock 'N' Roll!
Been a Grand Funk fan since from their first album on. And GFR was the first concert I ever went to back in 71, Bloodrock opened. And I caught the band again 74 then in 81 with just Mark and Don the originals in then then the reunion in 98. Mark is a great guy and guitar player and singer writer. Will check out the solo stuff online and see as to when I can go from there, Thanks to Pete for getting the interviews.
Another rock fan that got to see Bloodrock..I'm so jealous! I was a tad young when that tour came around,but me & the gang were HUGE GF and Bloodrock fans here in WNY! I was told that Bloodrock was so good--they stole the show. I couldn't and still can't fathom that all these decades later! I got to see GF the next tour later that year,with unknowns Black Oak Arkansas...my 1st rock show. Both BOA & GF blew my mind! But I always have regretted not seeing that earlier tour with Bloodrock opening. If you have any memories....please share? Regards, T
This is really great seeing Mark Farner of Grand Funk and glad to see that he is back with a new solo album take care Mark and thanks for the great interview thank you Pete 🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶
Thanks Pete for bringing the leader of a favorite band to Sea of Tranquility. I got On Time and Grand Funk(Red Album) on a reel to reel tape from an 8-track in early 1970 when I was 14. When Closer to Home came out I was hooked for life. I even got to see the band Nov 7, 1970. And that changed my life forever !! Thanks again Pete and Mark for a special evening that I will never forget 😊
Pete, maybe my favorite interview ever. I'm a year younger than Mark and go all the way back with that great band. Saw him 4 years ago at a Suburban Chicago show and he still kicks ass. {he opened for B.O.C. that night] Great job!
Pete once again providing the most magnificent and high quality music content found on the web. There are samples on Mark's website of four tracks from his new CD -- "Real," "Prisoner," "Anymore" and an "I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)" re-make. Great stuff -- reminds me of the "Grand Funk Lives" LP from '81, one of my GFR favorites.
Grant just did an episode on Grand Funk Lives (plus What's Funk?). For me those two are about in the middle of the GFR discography - so plenty good. I'll have to check out those new song clips...
@@gadgettheratboy9051 Yeah it's the only other one I follow/participate in besides SoT. Pete does some guest appearances on certain episodes too. That GFR series has been running for a while now, this latest one was Part 13 - it's under the LIVE tab. Also just did a Camel ranking episode (under the VIDEOS tab - along with Slade/Doobies/Aviary/The Fixx). Three Dog Night & another Aviary epsiode are coming up...He also hosts frequent 'Listening Parties' where he plays/discusses random songs - sometimes with guests & other times it's just him
@@wolf1977 Thanks for the tip Wolf -- I'm a fan of every band you named (Aviary! How cool is that!? Love those guys). I'm definitely checking this out -- thanks again, Wolf.
I love hearing Mark talking about how he writes songs. I could tell from hearing Closer to Home and Phoenix way back in the 70’s that his song writing was getting more and more spiritual. Great interview, Pete.
Absolutely brilliant interview Pete thank you! Congratulations to the great great legend Mark Farner. I first heard you on WNEW FM radio in 1969 when I was 14 years old, I went out and bought the on-time album and listen to it endlessly. I became a great great, Grand Funk Railroad fan absolutely loving on time Grand Funk Railroad live where in American band and your masterpiece closer to home. I’m so happy for you that you have a new album out closer to my home. Can’t wait to hear that. I also saw GFR at Madison Square Garden in the early 70s and it was amazing. God bless you, Mark you’re not only a great gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist and musician but to me you are the heart and soul of Grand Funk so get the guys together huh and get on the road huh All right love you keep singing and do you still use and have some of those old carving guitars dedicated thanks again Pete for being a fan of such a brilliant and underrated American band exclamation exclamation exclamation
Mark really is an immensely articulate and philosophical legend. I could listen to him talk all day. I could also listen to him sing all day. Looking forward to the new album.
Mark.......loved you & GFR since the very beginning when I was a senior in High School. As Pete said in this most excellent interview, you were "the people's band". Thanks for all the incomparable music over the years......God Bless You ;~)
Mark rocks! I interviewed him about 2 years ago. I've been a fan of Grand Funk since 1970. It's such a JOKE that Grand Funk is still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They should have been in the Hall years ago.
...one of Rock's best vocalist, IMO. A soulful & R&B vibe that most Rockers lacked. MARK, DON, & MEL was my 1st GFR album; when you're a young teen, Greatest Hits albums, I guess, were a thing. Back then, I never got their negative press. Eventually, I just came to believe Rock critics (CIRCUS, ROLLING STONE, et al) did not really like Rock music.
As to RS - I totally discount them when it comes to music. Not really a big fan of any specific music critic either, that's the kind of thing where you have to follow one for a while to see if their musical tastes align with yours & if so you've got a 'guide' (or conversely one you just about always disagree with so if they pan an album you know you'll probably like it). Early on I used Lillian Roxon's Rock Encyclopedia as a guide & that was generally great - I bought lots of albums based on her writeups of them. There were fairly complete discographies of lots of bands included so honestly I used it more to find bands/albums that I didn't know about & not buying on her opinions of the music
That whole interview, was an absolute joy. A genuine musical legend and just a fantastic guy. Many thanks for doing this, Pete. Makes us realise how much we have to cherish these rock heroes, whilst we still have them...
Mark Farner I hope you read this. I want to convey a few thoughts about how you changed my life. My cousin told me about your band in early 1970. I got from his 8-track tape onto my reel to reel the albums On Time and Grand Funk(Red Album). I played the hell out of them both driving my Dad crazy. I then got Closer to Home and Live Album and saw you guys perform Nov 7, 1970 in Charleston, SC. At that time I was heavily involved in my church. We even had a small house provided by our church where we could play rock records and play ping pong. But I was conflicted with rock music and the church. When “I Can Feel Him in the Morning” came on the Survival album and “So You Won’t Have to Die” from the Phoenix album which said “Jesus is the solution”; it eased my mind quite a bit. As far as I know you were ahead of everyone mixing Christian music with rock…and I want to tell you it made a difference in my life. To me your words of forgiveness have a power that can touch us all, and I want to thank you for expressing that in this video. I saw your band again in Sept of 1973 at the Omni at Atlanta. I can’t remember the exact date, but you played “Anybody’s Answer” that night and I loved it as it is one of my favorite songs of yours. I saw you again in ‘75. After that I joined the US Navy and left my concert years behind me at the age of twenty. I noticed the three albums you picked as favorites ,On Time, Closer to Home & E Pluribus Funk, …you wrote all the songs on those 3 records. You may have not realized that, but it says a lot to me about how important you were to the band. I have been next to and heard the band of your former mates a couple of times. I refuse to pay to see them. But they do mostly covers and “We’re An American Band” which you gave away your songwriting credits. And they have to play your “I’m Your Captain” or they would get booed off the stage. It’s so cool that you have forgiveness in your heart, but I hope they have to pay you through the nose every time they play that song. You deserve it brother. Thanks Mark…you are still saying your “Words of Wisdom” …”When they hand you something…don’t take it.. don’t take it…ok”.
Great interview, Pete! Mark seems really down to earth, I was a late comer, so I had to restart the video. lol Awesome stuff, I listen to Grand Funk almost daily, Inside Looking Out is a great cover Pete, I agree. Looking forward to listening to the new album, Mark! Thanks for all of the great music over the years!
The legends Mr. Farner and Mr. Pardo Sirs. Brother I've had my basses tuned to A=432 for about 20 years now. I try to do everything musically in 432. It's real. And it makes a difference to our psyche. It sounds more natural and harmonious no matter the genre. Love from Canada. The Great White North.
Great interview !!! Psyched for the new album & cd (had to get both!). Mark IS playing near New York- - December 5th, Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Connecticut !!!!!! I'm there !!
Mark was the creative force, " engine" that drove Grand Funk and was one of the best live performers of all time... loved them in St.Louis with Humble Pie ( Steve Marriot and Peter Frampton) opening/ one of the best concerts ever!
Great honest answers by Mark. This was indeed a very enjoyable interview. I would love to go and see the original band play! Gotta snag that new solo record too!
One of the first albums I bought with my own money in the early 70s was a GFR compilation called......Mark, Don, and Mel. I was all in on early Grand Funk.
Great interview Pete! Loved the Steve Marriott story. I realize this was primarily to promote the new album, wish you had a little more time to ask about working with Frank Zappa and Todd Rundgren
One of my early favourites as a kid ,, saw GFR in Toronto in '73 @ Varsity Stadium .. Lee " Do You Know W|hat I Mean" Michaels as the opener ....... nice someone mentioned Craig Frost ....seems forgotten in the conversation about the band IMO
First of all I really loved the interview with the Captain himself Steve Farner. I have a few comments and the one being seeing him play, getting his new music and Grand Funk and the Hall Of Shame. First of all the Hall has been wrong for a long time. It started at perception by opening in Cleveland, nothing personal there is no place more deserving of the Hall than Detroit. Ask Kiss no promotion in Detroit by the fans, Cobo Hall and Creek magazine and many if not most would have even heard of Kiss despite being from the Big Apple. Second Grand Funk Railroad belongs in the Hall no matter where it's at. His bandmates need to wake up life is too short and I want to see them play at Pine Knob or even at Freedom Hill before I die. I moved back to my home state of Michigan at the end of 2011 after my kids Mom passed in Florida and I have taken them to some concerts. My Son and I saw the new versions of the Rocket's my Son got some Autographs and a shirt I got the shirt but I did not get the Maxi CD and I regretted it ever since. I hope that artists always put out albums, CDs and digital as I know they can exist successfully. I plan on getting Steve Farner's album and CD as well so I always have the music with me. The very last comment is the most important and that is the complete discography that Steve and the Band left behind. Every time I was driving back home from Florida the Song "I'm getting closer to my home (I'm your captain)" would start playing and my heart would start playing on the radio. I always got greeted by that song and it was always emotional for me. My kids noticed as I was driving the large moving truck the last time we came home. On Telegraph Road before Dixie Highway for the longest time the train overpass said Grand Funk Railroad because Grand Trunk Railroad was altered. I even liked your version of the Loco Motion song, even though my mother played the 45 over and over when I was young. Can't wait to grab the new music. God bless you both
Interesting that my favourite 2 GFR records are basically his, although not in the order he gives & I'd likely put E Pluribus Funk third. Still, he named 2 albums I love as also being his favourites. I couldn't help noticing a familiar old guitar in the background behind him. Don't have time to watch the full interview tonight. I walked away to do other things, I was playing "Closer To Home" in my head.
It is the unique sound of the West amplifiers because he gets almost the same tone whether he is playing the Messenger or the Gibson SG---just that the SG is slightly richer with no feedback
Just as Joe Walsh gave a Gibson Les Paul to Jimmy Page to record Led Zeppelin 2 and other albums---so, too, did Steve Marriott give a Gibson SG to Mark Farner to record E Pluribus Funk. This kind of thing always interests me. I wonder if its possible that the same SG heard on E Pluribus Funk was played on any other songs/albums by Humble Pie? I can tell you, the sound may have been different if they were using different amps. For GFR, the SG would have likely been hooked up to Michigan-built West amps, which provide an interesting tone for the SG with a different kind of distortion/crunch that what Marriott would have used if he had Marshalls
I always thought going on the road with Humble Pie is what inspired "E Pluribus Funk" to be as hardcore as the second album. The two albums that followed Grand Funk 2, "Closer To Home" and "Survival" were a little too mellow in spots---but they need to get back to raw high energy, so they did that with "E Pluribus" because of the influence of Humble Pie and that Gibson SG---shame they didn't continue on the same path and the same guitar
I don't know if he's serious or joking about 432 Hz tuning thing but it's woo woo stuff about it being more "natural". Intervals are still tuned with 12 tone equal temperament system anyway which is a compromise to be able to play in any key without sounding too off from harmonic series.
The Ides Of March with Jim Peterik "Swagger" (duet with Mark Farner) (from The Ides Of March 2019 "Play On") (music video) ua-cam.com/video/GhlIrPHzQ5E/v-deo.html
Took him 55 years to get closer? Maybe needs a new Captain...🤷♂Seriously though, should be a good show -'supplements' the ongoing GFR album series that Grant's been doing over at Grant's Rock Warehous. I've read that this album is due out on Nov 8: "...the long-awaited, new album from legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Mark Farner. Bridging past and present, the grit of industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man, “Closer to My Home” champions Farner’s multi-faceted artistry. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the iconic hit “(I’m Your Captain) Closer To My Home” the album is highlighted with a re-record, finding Farner in exactly the same form as 1970"
Pre-order Mark's new album here: markfarner.com/
Praise God for Mark Farner. Love to see him in concert again. He is an inspiration to me.
Pete Thanks for having one of my Favorites on your show. Mark Farner and Grand Funk Railroad were on my turntable all the time growing up.
Love Mark Farner...he is the man!
So glad Pete is interviewing Mark.He has championed Grand Funk for years👍
Put Grand Funk Railroad in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(Shame)where they belong!!!🤘🎸
I'll definitely be watching. I've been a fan of Grand Funk ever since I was a kid. I got to see them live a few times in the '70s and they were always terrific. Mark Farner is truly one of the unsung heroes of Rock 'N' Roll!
Loved the top three favorite albums.. first and third ones are my favorites..plus Survivor..great to see Mark..good interview
@@stevensheffield2059survival?
No Grand Funk without Mark! PERIOD!
Been a Grand Funk fan since from their first album on. And GFR was the first concert I ever went to back in 71, Bloodrock opened. And I caught the band again 74 then in 81 with just Mark and Don the originals in then then the reunion in 98. Mark is a great guy and guitar player and singer writer. Will check out the solo stuff online and see as to when I can go from there, Thanks to Pete for getting the interviews.
Another rock fan that got to see Bloodrock..I'm so jealous! I was a tad young when that tour came around,but me & the gang were HUGE GF and Bloodrock fans here in WNY! I was told that Bloodrock was so good--they stole the show. I couldn't and still can't fathom that all these decades later! I got to see GF the next tour later that year,with unknowns Black Oak Arkansas...my 1st rock show. Both BOA & GF blew my mind! But I always have regretted not seeing that earlier tour with Bloodrock opening. If you have any memories....please share? Regards, T
Great interview Mr. Pardo! Mark does not get enough love!
Such a great interview! Have been a fan since '69 - still my all-time favorite band.
This is really great seeing Mark Farner of Grand Funk and glad to see that he is back with a new solo album take care Mark and thanks for
the great interview thank you Pete 🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶
Great interview Pete. Mark is always great to hear in interviews.
Hey Pete, what a great interview with the man himself Mark farner. I will definitely be picking up Mark's cd. Take care and God bless 🙏
Thanks Pete for bringing the leader of a favorite band to Sea of Tranquility.
I got On Time and Grand Funk(Red Album) on a reel to reel tape from an 8-track in early 1970 when I was 14.
When Closer to Home came out I was hooked for life. I even got to see the band Nov 7, 1970. And that changed my life forever !!
Thanks again Pete and Mark for a special evening that I will never forget 😊
Pete, maybe my favorite interview ever. I'm a year younger than Mark and go all the way back with that great band. Saw him 4 years ago at a Suburban Chicago show and he still kicks ass. {he opened for B.O.C. that night] Great job!
Pete/ an absolute beast of an interview. You’re the best my friend at this! The best. Mark / was a tremendous guest. Thank you so much. Pete/. Mark 👍💯
Definitely, Gary. Mark knows... 11:03 "We're all students".
Pete does what all great interviewers are known for - When you have a great guest, let him talk.
Not many have that nowadaze.
Pete once again providing the most magnificent and high quality music content found on the web. There are samples on Mark's website of four tracks from his new CD -- "Real," "Prisoner," "Anymore" and an "I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)" re-make. Great stuff -- reminds me of the "Grand Funk Lives" LP from '81, one of my GFR favorites.
Grant just did an episode on Grand Funk Lives (plus What's Funk?). For me those two are about in the middle of the GFR discography - so plenty good. I'll have to check out those new song clips...
@@wolf1977 I've never been on Grant's channel, sounds cool -- I'll have to visit it this evening after work.
@@gadgettheratboy9051 Yeah it's the only other one I follow/participate in besides SoT. Pete does some guest appearances on certain episodes too. That GFR series has been running for a while now, this latest one was Part 13 - it's under the LIVE tab. Also just did a Camel ranking episode (under the VIDEOS tab - along with Slade/Doobies/Aviary/The Fixx). Three Dog Night & another Aviary epsiode are coming up...He also hosts frequent 'Listening Parties' where he plays/discusses random songs - sometimes with guests & other times it's just him
@@wolf1977 Thanks for the tip Wolf -- I'm a fan of every band you named (Aviary! How cool is that!? Love those guys). I'm definitely checking this out -- thanks again, Wolf.
No Farner, no Funk! Mark will always be the Funk in GFR. Keep shinin’ on, Mark!
Great interview as always Pete. Mark’s always great to listen to.
I love hearing Mark talking about how he writes songs. I could tell from hearing Closer to Home and Phoenix way back in the 70’s that his song writing was getting more and more spiritual. Great interview, Pete.
Great interview! Just got my signed vinyl and signed cd in the mail for the album!
Great 👍 interview! I watched it twice! 😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊
Absolutely brilliant interview Pete thank you! Congratulations to the great great legend Mark Farner. I first heard you on WNEW FM radio in 1969 when I was 14 years old, I went out and bought the on-time album and listen to it endlessly. I became a great great, Grand Funk Railroad fan absolutely loving on time Grand Funk Railroad live where in American band and your masterpiece closer to home. I’m so happy for you that you have a new album out closer to my home. Can’t wait to hear that. I also saw GFR at Madison Square Garden in the early 70s and it was amazing. God bless you, Mark you’re not only a great gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist and musician but to me you are the heart and soul of Grand Funk so get the guys together huh and get on the road huh All right love you keep singing and do you still use and have some of those old carving guitars dedicated thanks again Pete for being a fan of such a brilliant and underrated American band exclamation exclamation exclamation
I meant, Carvin guitars,,, damn I-pad microphone typist ! lol.
Great interview. Mark Farner has always been awesome and Grand Funk Railroad is underrated
Mark really is an immensely articulate and philosophical legend. I could listen to him talk all day. I could also listen to him sing all day. Looking forward to the new album.
Mark.......loved you & GFR since the very beginning when I was a senior in High School. As Pete said in this most excellent interview, you were "the people's band". Thanks for all the incomparable music over the years......God Bless You ;~)
Fantastic interview of a Hall worthy musician.
I would absolutely love to see them get back together!
This and the Dennis DeYoung interviews are absolutely perfect
We need a reunion of the Railroad!
This is awesome the only Grand Funk Railroad vocalist
Great Job as Always!
Mark rocks! I interviewed him about 2 years ago. I've been a fan of Grand Funk since 1970. It's such a JOKE that Grand Funk is still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They should have been in the Hall years ago.
Cool Larry. The Red album got me in saw them back then too and 3 other times later. Got the albums and so love each one up to What's Funk
Love "Paranoid" from that album!
Mr. Farner is a legend. Nice 2A cap!
Great Interview mate well done. I would love to see the original line up of grand funk back together and please tour Australia!!!!
what a great guy! Love GFR
Great interview ~ thank you Pete ~ thank you Mark!
Great interview. Love the wholesome comments and story behind the tracks and - yeah - hope we all get to see a Grand Funk reunion one of these days.
...one of Rock's best vocalist, IMO. A soulful & R&B vibe that most Rockers lacked.
MARK, DON, & MEL was my 1st GFR album; when you're a young teen, Greatest Hits albums, I guess, were a thing.
Back then, I never got their negative press. Eventually, I just came to believe Rock critics (CIRCUS, ROLLING STONE, et al) did not really like Rock music.
As to RS - I totally discount them when it comes to music. Not really a big fan of any specific music critic either, that's the kind of thing where you have to follow one for a while to see if their musical tastes align with yours & if so you've got a 'guide' (or conversely one you just about always disagree with so if they pan an album you know you'll probably like it).
Early on I used Lillian Roxon's Rock Encyclopedia as a guide & that was generally great - I bought lots of albums based on her writeups of them. There were fairly complete discographies of lots of bands included so honestly I used it more to find bands/albums that I didn't know about & not buying on her opinions of the music
That whole interview, was an absolute joy. A genuine musical legend and just a fantastic guy. Many thanks for doing this, Pete. Makes us realise how much we have to cherish these rock heroes, whilst we still have them...
this is a great interview, Pete! Thanks, and I hope you have a great vacation!
Mark Farner I hope you read this. I want to convey a few thoughts about how you changed my life.
My cousin told me about your band in early 1970. I got from his 8-track tape onto my reel to reel the albums On Time and Grand Funk(Red Album). I played the hell out of them both driving my Dad crazy. I then got Closer to Home and Live Album and saw you guys perform Nov 7, 1970 in Charleston, SC.
At that time I was heavily involved in my church. We even had a small house provided by our church where we could play rock records and play ping pong. But I was conflicted with rock music and the church. When “I Can Feel Him in the Morning” came on the Survival album and “So You Won’t Have to Die” from the Phoenix album which said “Jesus is the solution”; it eased my mind quite a bit. As far as I know you were ahead of everyone mixing Christian music with rock…and I want to tell you it made a difference in my life.
To me your words of forgiveness have a power that can touch us all, and I want to thank you for expressing that in this video.
I saw your band again in Sept of 1973 at the Omni at Atlanta. I can’t remember the exact date, but you played “Anybody’s Answer” that night and I loved it as it is one of my favorite songs of yours. I saw you again in ‘75. After that I joined the US Navy and left my concert years behind me at the age of twenty.
I noticed the three albums you picked as favorites ,On Time, Closer to Home & E Pluribus Funk, …you wrote all the songs on those 3 records. You may have not realized that, but it says a lot to me about how important you were to the band.
I have been next to and heard the band of your former mates a couple of times. I refuse to pay to see them. But they do mostly covers and “We’re An American Band” which you gave away your songwriting credits.
And they have to play your “I’m Your Captain” or they would get booed off the stage. It’s so cool that you have forgiveness in your heart, but I hope they have to pay you through the nose every time they play that song. You deserve it brother.
Thanks Mark…you are still saying your “Words of Wisdom” …”When they hand you something…don’t take it.. don’t take it…ok”.
great interview. mark's a cool dude.
Fantastic interview with a legend!
Really good interview!
One of my favourite singer and band back then and also today
Great interview, Pete! Mark seems really down to earth, I was a late comer, so I had to restart the video. lol Awesome stuff, I listen to Grand Funk almost daily, Inside Looking Out is a great cover Pete, I agree. Looking forward to listening to the new album, Mark! Thanks for all of the great music over the years!
Great interview!
Last thing I expected to hear was 432Hz vs. 440Hz...WOW!!!
Great music room.
Jesse - RIP, sir...
I saw Grand Funk Railroad in 1971 @ The Inglewood Forum, my 2nd year of High School.
What a great person.
Great stuff !!!
The legends Mr. Farner and Mr. Pardo Sirs. Brother I've had my basses tuned to A=432 for about 20 years now. I try to do everything musically in 432. It's real. And it makes a difference to our psyche. It sounds more natural and harmonious no matter the genre. Love from Canada. The Great White North.
Such a cool dude. Love Mark!
Great interview !!! Psyched for the new album & cd (had to get both!). Mark IS playing near New York- - December 5th, Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Connecticut !!!!!! I'm there !!
Mark was the creative force, " engine" that drove Grand Funk and was one of the best live performers of all time... loved them in St.Louis with Humble Pie ( Steve Marriot and Peter Frampton) opening/ one of the best concerts ever!
Mark is cool and down to earth
Great honest answers by Mark. This was indeed a very enjoyable interview. I would love to go and see the original band play! Gotta snag that new solo record too!
The story about writing all of E Pluribus Funk on the white SG gave me goosebumps. No Farner, no Funk! Love ya, Mark!!
Grand Funk Railroad! Yes, sir!
One of the first albums I bought with my own money in the early 70s was a GFR compilation called......Mark, Don, and Mel. I was all in on early Grand Funk.
Great interview Pete! Loved the Steve Marriott story. I realize this was primarily to promote the new album, wish you had a little more time to ask about working with Frank Zappa and Todd Rundgren
awesome
One of my early favourites as a kid ,, saw GFR in Toronto in '73 @ Varsity Stadium .. Lee " Do You Know W|hat I Mean" Michaels as the opener ....... nice someone mentioned Craig Frost ....seems forgotten in the conversation about the band IMO
First of all I really loved the interview with the Captain himself Steve Farner. I have a few comments and the one being seeing him play, getting his new music and Grand Funk and the Hall Of Shame. First of all the Hall has been wrong for a long time. It started at perception by opening in Cleveland, nothing personal there is no place more deserving of the Hall than Detroit. Ask Kiss no promotion in Detroit by the fans, Cobo Hall and Creek magazine and many if not most would have even heard of Kiss despite being from the Big Apple. Second Grand Funk Railroad belongs in the Hall no matter where it's at. His bandmates need to wake up life is too short and I want to see them play at Pine Knob or even at Freedom Hill before I die. I moved back to my home state of Michigan at the end of 2011 after my kids Mom passed in Florida and I have taken them to some concerts. My Son and I saw the new versions of the Rocket's my Son got some Autographs and a shirt I got the shirt but I did not get the Maxi CD and I regretted it ever since. I hope that artists always put out albums, CDs and digital as I know they can exist successfully. I plan on getting Steve Farner's album and CD as well so I always have the music with me. The very last comment is the most important and that is the complete discography that Steve and the Band left behind. Every time I was driving back home from Florida the Song "I'm getting closer to my home (I'm your captain)" would start playing and my heart would start playing on the radio. I always got greeted by that song and it was always emotional for me. My kids noticed as I was driving the large moving truck the last time we came home. On Telegraph Road before Dixie Highway for the longest time the train overpass said Grand Funk Railroad because Grand Trunk Railroad was altered. I even liked your version of the Loco Motion song, even though my mother played the 45 over and over when I was young. Can't wait to grab the new music. God bless you both
GFR one of the best American bands.
Interesting that my favourite 2 GFR records are basically his, although not in the order he gives & I'd likely put E Pluribus Funk third. Still, he named 2 albums I love as also being his favourites. I couldn't help noticing a familiar old guitar in the background behind him. Don't have time to watch the full interview tonight. I walked away to do other things, I was playing "Closer To Home" in my head.
Mark Farner means his eternal home... Heaven... listen to the Grand Funk Railroad song, "Wait for Me"...
Pete great interview again !! Could you tell me were you bought your Grand Funk shirt ?
Bout time! Get Ross the boss next!
It is the unique sound of the West amplifiers because he gets almost the same tone whether he is playing the Messenger or the Gibson SG---just that the SG is slightly richer with no feedback
why does Martin Popoff not like GFR? such an iconic classic band!
he's a contrarian
No funk, no blues...Metal & punk
Martin Popoff is a 🤡 😂😂😂🎉😂😂 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯
A-442? Props to Mark wanting to singer HIGHER!
A 432
@@dennisjames1973 Oh. That makes more sense. LOL
Just as Joe Walsh gave a Gibson Les Paul to Jimmy Page to record Led Zeppelin 2 and other albums---so, too, did Steve Marriott give a Gibson SG to Mark Farner to record E Pluribus Funk. This kind of thing always interests me. I wonder if its possible that the same SG heard on E Pluribus Funk was played on any other songs/albums by Humble Pie? I can tell you, the sound may have been different if they were using different amps. For GFR, the SG would have likely been hooked up to Michigan-built West amps, which provide an interesting tone for the SG with a different kind of distortion/crunch that what Marriott would have used if he had Marshalls
I always thought going on the road with Humble Pie is what inspired "E Pluribus Funk" to be as hardcore as the second album. The two albums that followed Grand Funk 2, "Closer To Home" and "Survival" were a little too mellow in spots---but they need to get back to raw high energy, so they did that with "E Pluribus" because of the influence of Humble Pie and that Gibson SG---shame they didn't continue on the same path and the same guitar
Can’t understand why Martin Popoff didn’t want to be a part of this!
The late Casey Kasem ("American Top 40" radio show) could NOT say Jim Pieterik when the Survivor songs are in the Top 40!!
I don't know if he's serious or joking about 432 Hz tuning thing but it's woo woo stuff about it being more "natural". Intervals are still tuned with 12 tone equal temperament system anyway which is a compromise to be able to play in any key without sounding too off from harmonic series.
Long live Grand Funk Railroad... No Frank No Funk.
Jim Peterik & World Stage (duet with Mark Farner) "Friends Forever" (from Jim's 2024 "Roots & Shoots, Volume 1) (audio only) ua-cam.com/video/wIJxbDZ0hXY/v-deo.html
The Ides Of March with Jim Peterik "Swagger" (duet with Mark Farner) (from The Ides Of March 2019 "Play On") (music video) ua-cam.com/video/GhlIrPHzQ5E/v-deo.html
Took him 55 years to get closer? Maybe needs a new Captain...🤷♂Seriously though, should be a good show -'supplements' the ongoing GFR album series that Grant's been doing over at Grant's Rock Warehous. I've read that this album is due out on Nov 8: "...the long-awaited, new album from legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Mark Farner. Bridging past and present, the grit of industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man, “Closer to My Home” champions Farner’s multi-faceted artistry. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the iconic hit “(I’m Your Captain) Closer To My Home” the album is highlighted with a re-record, finding Farner in exactly the same form as 1970"
Homer Simpson on Grand Funk "Shinin' On": ua-cam.com/video/YXKmsvRXE4A/v-deo.html
no way
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