With a prowess in the live concert arena that marks him as an extremely special performer, Mark Farner has left behind a lengthy legacy for himself. This release presents the full live experience, offering a selection of his most popular songs, including Some Kind of Wonderful, Locomotion, and many others.
Mark Farner: American Rock singer, songwriter, showman and guitarists well known as lead singer for Grand Funk Railroad. Still performing classic Grand Funk music and NEW selections from "For The People" with "N'rG"
WHY THOSE TWO PEDALS?! BECAUSE THEY ARE MARK FARNER’S FAVORITE! YES, THE MARK FARNER OF GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!
Celestial Effects and I are teaming up once again but this time, it is to raise awareness and possibly provide help for the Rockumentary….
“I’m Your Captain- The Mark Farner Story”
~Celestial Effects
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Mark Farner/Grand Funk Railroad should be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.
Forming in late 1968, they were the first American rock band to obtain 10 consecutive platinum albums, they had many top 40 singles and also had two #1 singles.
The 1973 #1 hit, “We’re An American Band”, expresses the life of a rock band on the road and made them the quintessential American Band. Born as a garage band from the industrial city of Flint, Michigan, they rose to fame quickly because their music and persona spoke to the soul of the people.
The average Joe (or Jane) found reason in the lyrics and musicianship of GFR and many musicians following them found inspiration in the style of Grand Funk.
The band’s many sold out concerts are highlighted with a 1971 Shea Stadium show that sold out in 72 hours ….. it took the much higher hyped Beatles 7 weeks to sell out the same venue 7 years earlier.
Grand Funk Railroad hits include: “I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home”, “Footstompin’ Music”, “Rock and Roll Soul”, “We’re An American Band”, “Walk Like A Man”, The remake of Carol King/Gerry Goffin’s “The Locomotion", the Soul Brothers Six remake “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Bad Time”, and others.
Based on the contributions vocalist/lead guitarist,Mark Farner, drummer, Don Brewer, bassist, Mel Schacher and the later added orgainist, Craig Frost made to the history of rock n roll, Grand Funk Railroad should be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.
"Mark Farner is the heart and soul of the band Grand Funk Railroad, having written and/or sung their most famous songs from the majority of their '70s hits: "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)," "Bad Time," "Footstompin' Music," "Rock & Roll Soul," the number one remake of the Little Eva classic "The Loco-Motion" (which is everything creatively that a remake should be)
Farner SWAG
Get your Funk On!
Music News Notes: February 23, 2009
ROCK: RUNDGREN, McKAGEN, WINGER SIGN UP FOR ROCK N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP LOS ANGELES Todd Rundgren, Steve Lukather of Toto and Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge are signed up as counselors for the next Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Other counselors include Duff McKagen of Velvet Revolver, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Alan White of Yes, Kip Winger of Winger, Bruce Kulik of Kiss and Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats. The camp allows fans to jam out with the counselors and learn the finer points of rock and roll. The camp begins April 29 and costs $8,000 a person, not including hotel or air fare. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Mark Farner - Rock Patriot - Rock Legend - Bookings
Visit Mark's Official Website
Mark's Official Myspace page is HERE
Booking: The Bobby Roberts Company, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 1547
Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1547
Phone:615-859-8899Fax:615-859-2200
Email:info@bobbyroberts.com
Mark Farner
Mark Farner: Legendary American Rock singer, guitarist and songwriter, formerly known as the lead singer, guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, and still rocking solo artist