Scott shared this photo on Monday writing “Bet you can’t guess where we were visiting. At one point these guys were outselling The Beatles! One of the true Michigan iconic bands. Glad to see that this homage to them is still there.”
If you guessed “Flint” you are correct! The band Grand Funk Railroad was one of the biggest bands to come out of Michigan in the seventies, scoring Grand Funk six platinum and seven gold-certified albums between their 1969 debut and first breakup in 1976. The power trio of Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica), Don Brewer (drums, vocals) & Mel Schacher (bass) originally came together in 1969 as “Grand Trunk Railroad”. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad objected, and the band (fortunately) had to change the name to Grand Funk Railroad.
Two of the three original members – Brewer & Schacher – are currently on tour as Grand Funk Railroad while lead singer & primary songwriter Farner tours as Mark Farner’s American Band.
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This is on my bucket list to go and see
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Great idea man. I’m gonna put together a Michigan Rock n Roll Bucket List!
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I was fortunate to have seen Mark,Don & Mel at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland,OR. 1972…a dream come true & one I’ll never forget🇺🇸
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Very cool!!
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I saw GFR on their ’71 world tour. I’ve had several opportunities, including free tix to see them since their demise. I would see this tribute mess for anything. It took Brewer 3 additional members to do what Farner did as 1
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GFR was my first favorite band ever!! I was 8 when they started in ’69 & I still listen & rock out to them. I used to live in Michigan (the thumb area) & really want to go back to visit….Flint being one of the places I want to go. Love Grand Funk Railroad forever!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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I hope you make it back!!
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