Podcasts about Grand Funk Railroad

Join us for a brand edition of Decibel Geek Times! In this episode, we remember rock legends and celebrate milestone albums across the decades. We honor the lives and music of Rick Derringer, Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, Brett Tuggle, and Vinnie Paul. Celebrating 15-year anniversaries from Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Queens of the Stone Age, Bon Jovi, Poison, and the Nativity in Black II tribute album featuring artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Primus, Megadeth, Slayer, Monster Magnet, Godsmack, System of a Down, and Pantera. 30-year anniversaries come from Black Sabbath, W.A.S.P., and Ugly Kid Joe. 35 years ago, Bad Company released Holy Water. Turning 40 this year are albums from Megadeth and RATT. 45-year anniversaries include Accept. 50 years ago saw releases from Jefferson Starship and Uriah Heep. 55 years ago, Deep Purple and Grand Funk Railroad delivered hard rock milestones. New music out now includes releases from Inglorious, The Doobie Brothers, Volbeat, Battlesnake, and the Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph featuring Joey Belladonna, Nancy Wilson, Dee Snider, Jack Blades, Sebastian Bach, Jeff Keith, Slash and more. Upcoming releases include the deluxe box set of Load by Metallica and a new album from King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. We hope you enjoy Decibel Geek Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a brand edition of Decibel Geek Times! In this episode, we remember rock legends and celebrate milestone albums across the decades. We honor the lives and music of Rick Derringer, Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, Brett Tuggle, and Vinnie Paul. Celebrating 15-year anniversaries from Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Queens of the Stone Age, Bon Jovi, Poison, and the Nativity in Black II tribute album featuring artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Primus, Megadeth, Slayer, Monster Magnet, Godsmack, System of a Down, and Pantera. 30-year anniversaries come from Black Sabbath, W.A.S.P., and Ugly Kid Joe. 35 years ago, Bad Company released Holy Water. Turning 40 this year are albums from Megadeth and RATT. 45-year anniversaries include Accept. 50 years ago saw releases from Jefferson Starship and Uriah Heep. 55 years ago, Deep Purple and Grand Funk Railroad delivered hard rock milestones. New music out now includes releases from Inglorious, The Doobie Brothers, Volbeat, Battlesnake, and the Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph featuring Joey Belladonna, Nancy Wilson, Dee Snider, Jack Blades, Sebastian Bach, Jeff Keith, Slash and more. Upcoming releases include the deluxe box set of Load by Metallica and a new album from King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. We hope you enjoy Decibel Geek Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More on the liquad death story. Music talk. Pats interview with Grand Funk Railroad.

S8E24 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 12 June 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio.  The Twisted Twins featured tracks called "Midnight Rider," "Rock and Metal Time Machine," had a look at Metallica, Rolling Stones, Skid Row, and contributions from the guys at Woodstock and The Immortals was from Grand Funk Railroad, and for the Diabolical Challenge we had a look at One On One Studios.    Running order of artists featured: ACDC, Wasp, Disturbed, Iron Allies, Adrenaline Mob, Whiskey Myers, Voice of Extreme, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Marilyn Manson, Greta Van Fleet, Megadeth, James and the Cold Gun, Allman Brothers, Saxon, Queen, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Black Label Society, Iron Maiden, Sex Pistols, Skid Row, Hellsmoke, Grand Funk Railroad, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake, Badlands, Volbeat, Ricky Warwick, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Oliver Anthony, Music, Arch Enemy, The Halo Effect, Judas Priest.The Story of Rock and Roll. TSORR - Your one-stop shop for Rock

Because the world is round it turns me onBecause the world is round...aaaaaahhhhhhBecause the wind is high it blows my mindBecause the wind is high...aaaaaaaahhhh"Because it's Sunday we can spend 2 hours together sharing some terrific music and memories. Joining us are H.P. Lovecraft, Queen, The Moody Blues, Bee Gees, Steve Miller Band, Three Dog Night, Buzzy Linhart, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Savoy Brown, Badfinger, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Steely Dan, The Faces, Tommy James & The Shondells, The Who, Paul & Linda McCartney, The Beach Boys, Grand Funk Railroad, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Beatles,

So many music fans want to be in the time capsule, jump back and be present when the music not only started, but to be a fly on the wall and absorb the scents, the colors, the sounds, the discussions, the drugs, the sex, debauchery, the arguments, heartbreaks and everything just to separate the myth from the history. Miss Barbara Bacon was the 17 year old on the scene, taking it all in and living to tell all about it.    The Stooges, Ted Nugent, Mark Farner, Mc5, Bob Seger, The Who at the Holiday Inn Flint, Alice Cooper, Pete Andrews, Craig Frost, Twiggy, SRC, Michael Bruce...just a smear of the stories she has from backstage, homesteads, and hotels, to long trips, joint-sharing, bi-sexual reality, and the front row ticket to every event. Barbara has submitted Stooges and other artwork to the Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame and now has decided to do the ULTIMATE name drop and recall all her unreal stories. However, don't call her a groupie, she sat shotgun, witnessed and made wise decisions not to partake in the private world, while her older sister Carolyn and friends reaped fringe benefits. Barbara is a walking encyclopedia of Detroit, Pontiac, Ann Arbor and the world of rock and roll, via mid to late '60s and beyond. From Mitch Ryder to Mt. Holly--these are her stories. Part two of two here adds festival stories, Jackie Wilson, Jeep Holland and more. Barbara draws out stories from Dr. J and Sir Fred as well. Tune in for the big finale--now!

Mark Farner was co-founder/singer/guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad who were founded in 1969.  With Grand Funk he had 6 Platinum and 3 Gold records from 1969 to 1975.  In 1976, Mark went on to release 7 solo albums including his latest Closer To My Home that dropped in 2024.  In our May of 2025 interview with Mark, multi-award winning program director Ray White delves into many of his career highlights going back to his breakthrough in the music industry, up to talking about his latest album release.  In our showcase segment we also feature a band that launched their career in the late 1960's...Jethro Tull whose brand new project is titled Curious Remnant.  Don't miss this special "Back From The 1960's" episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today!

Legendary Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner shares personal stories from his time with Grand Funk Railroad, the individual stories behind his new album Closer to My Home, and how Writing the track “Anyone” helped him move through forgiveness and healing. He also discusses working with Mark Slaughter, recording in 432Hz, and how faith and freedom still drive his music today. Perfect for fans of classic rock, personal redemption stories, and music with a message.

Legendary Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner shares personal stories from his time with Grand Funk Railroad, the individual stories behind his new album Closer to My Home, and how writing the track “Anyone” helped him move through forgiveness and healing. He also discusses working with Mark Slaughter, recording in 432Hz, and how faith and freedom still drive his music today. Perfect for fans of classic rock, personal redemption stories, and music with a message.

So many music fans want to be in the time capsule, jump back and be present when the music not only started, but to be a fly on the wall and absorb the scents, the colors, the sounds, the discussions, the drugs, the sex, debochery, the arguments, heartbreaks and everything just to separate the myth from the history. Miss Barbara Bacon was the 17 year old on the scene, taking it all in and living to tell all about it.    The Stooges, Ted Nugent, Mark Farner, Mc5, Bob Seger, The Who at the Holiday Inn Flint, Alice Cooper, Pete Andrews, Craig Frost, Twiggy, SRC, Michael Bruce...just a smear of the stories she has from backstage, homesteads, and hotels, to long trips, joint-sharing, bi-sexual reality, and the front row ticket to every event. Barbara has submitted Stooges and other artwork to the Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame and now has decided to do the ULTIMATE name drop and recall all her unreal stories. However, don't call her a groupie, she sat shotgun, witnessed and made wise decisions not to partake in the private world, while her older sister and friends reaped fringe benefits. Barbara is a walking encyclopedia of Detroit, Pontiac, Ann Arbor and the world of rock and roll, via mid to late '60s and beyond. From Mitch Ryder to Mt. Holly--these are her stories. Part one of two, coming in HOT.....now!

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Grand Funk Railroad Mark Farner! Mark shares stories and experiences on the road as one of the worlds greatest bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is the seventh volume of our deep dive into the trippy and groovy beginnings of the heavy stuff! Cut your lava lamp on, gaze at that blacklight poster through the haze of smoke, and join your favorite rock n' roll grave robbers as they dig deep into the core of 70s Acid Rock n' Proto Metal crypt to unearth some obscure bands that helped influence and mold what would become known as Heavy Metal. What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This particular episode is planted firmly in the: LOST category, as all of these recordings occurred between 1970 – 1976. As always, our hope is that we turn you on to something new in a genre and decade that you may have thought you already knew everything there was to know.Songs this week include:Agnes Strange - “Messin' Around” from Strange Flavour (1975)Socrates Drank The Conium - “Death Is Going To Die” from On The Wings (1973)Piraña - “Thinking Of You” from Pirana II (1972)Zior - “I Really Do” from Zior (1971)November - “Ganska Långt Från Sergel” from 2:a November (1971)The Power Of Zeus - “It Couldn't Be Me” from The Gospel According To Zeus (1970)Wicked Lester - “She” from Wicked Lester (1972)El Ritual documentary in Spanish on YouTube from 2022 https://youtu.be/K1xz6R9nH3k?si=Gd6I90SC19ZkOLWmPlease subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Cuando quieras conocer el electrizante sonido de las bandas de Hard Rock de antes, este es uno de los monstruos olvidados de los años 70. Toda una leyenda del Rock más energético de entonces. 8.- Flight of the Phoenix 9.- Rubberneck (feat. Frank Zappa) 10.- Genevieve 11.- Sin's A Good Man's Brother 12.- Good & Evil 13.- I Come Tumblin' 14.- No Reason Why 🚂🚂

A special episode where I showcase my favorite bands in extended sets. In this episode, hear Asia (Payne), Discipline (US-MI), Grand Funk Railroad, Jeff Beck, Melissa Etheridge, and Stratovarius. Do you enjoy Prog-Scure? If so, perhaps you might consider helping me to keep this show afloat by contributing a few dollars at https://patreon.com/zapniles. Any donations […]

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review somewhat of a hidden gem of a song from Grand Funk Railroad in Mean Mistreater. Released on June 15th of 1970 on the band's third studio album Closer to Home. Give this song a listen and let us know what you think. 

"The percentage you're paying is too high pricedWhile you're living beyond all your meansAnd the man in the suit has just bought a new carFrom the profit he's made on your dreams"Sound familiar, please join me for the ultimate distraction, Music. Joiniing us on this week's 2 hour musical journey are Warren Zevon, Zephyr, ZZ Top, Genesis, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, King Crimson, The Rolling Stones, Kinks, Velvet Underground, Knack, Grand Funk Railroad, Porcupine Tree, Humble Pie, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Robin Trower and Traffic. 

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   Closer to My Home” is 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.     “The songs on the Closer to My Home are honest and from my heart,” Farner said.  “The collaboration with Jim (Peterik) and Mark (Slaughter) came from a place of trust and that makes the whole experience so much more rewarding as songwriters. The audience can feel that and these songs reflect those very human moments that you can't find creating a song from a computer.”     ‘Closer to My Home' comes from the idea that love is at the heart of all that I do, and music is my home.” As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top. ‘Anymore' is the latest single released, Here is one passage:     “In the beginning it was me and my band It's sad to say, that we don't play together anymore It's not the quantity, it's the honesty my friends The story ends, and I'm not angry with ‘em anymore.” “Love keep on shinnin', shinnin' on me.” Markfarner.com – to download the “Closer to my home” album and the single, “Anymore.” Also you can learn more about Mark's upcoming tour dates.

This week, one of our most popular episodes-- Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad!! Next week, join us as we end the month of March with our interview with Alan Hewitt, Keyboardist/Musical Director for the Moody Blues. Enjoy!

This week's "Classic Conversation" is one of the best--The Boss! Bruce Springsteen! Next week, we'll bring back one of our highest-rated shows--our interview with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Enjoy!

This week, breathe in another breath of that freshly regurgitated air! We are exorcising some demons again and testifying to the New Wave Of Classic Rock! This is a 5 shots of bourbon episode, so feel free to play along at home. Listen in as we pour it on with classic, blues-influenced hard rock that reminds us of the days when FM radio rocked! Indeed, rock n' roll is not dead and is in the very capable hands of these killer bands!What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection: an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. The younger generation is picking up guitars and playing that classic blues-inspired hard rock again! It's Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Thundermother – “Can't Put Out The Fire ” from Dirty & Divine (2025)The Commoners - “Too Much” from Find A Better Way(2022)Larkin Poe - “Nowhere Fast” from Bloom (2025)Visitor - “Drop Me In A River” from Mushroom Truckin' (2024)The Riven - “Leap Of Faith” from The Riven (2019)Stray Nova - “Static Brain” from Static Brain - EP (2024)Dorothy - “Gifts From The Holy Ghost” from Gifts From The Holy Ghost (2022)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

"Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a starAnd everybody's in show biz, it doesn't matter who you areAnd those who are successful, be always on your guardSuccess walks hand in hand with failure along Hollywood Boulevard"Please join me and some of our Vinyl Heroes as we get ready for the Academy Awards and our "Celluloid Heroes" this evening with 2 hours of great tunes on this week's Super Sounds Of The 70's. Stopping by are Peter Green, America, Cream, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Crabby Appleton, Detroit, Free,  Foghat, Tommy James & The Shondells, The Eagles, Supertramp, George Harrison, Pablo Cruise, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, Grand Funk Railroad, Savoy Brown, The Hollies, Steve Stills, The J. Geils Band, Jimi Hendrix Experience and The Kinks...

Bruce Kulick is a celebrated guitarist who played and toured with KISS for 12 years and has also performed with Meatloaf and Michael Bolton and he's currently performing with Grand Funk Railroad - An American Band. We discuss his career with these famous artists.My featured song is “Cakewalk For Debra”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert's new single. It's a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

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Todd Rundgren is a true musical visionary whose career spans decades, influences multiple genres, and continues to inspire generations of music lovers. From his early days with the psychedelic rock band Nazz to his groundbreaking solo career and innovative work with Utopia, Rundgren has continually redefined what it means to be an artist. His work as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist has left an indelible mark on rock, pop, progressive, and experimental music. In this in-depth feature, we explore the highs and lows of his storied career, highlighting his unique blend of catchy melodies, technical expertise, and bold experimentation that have made him a lasting icon in the music industry.Born into an era of musical revolution, Todd Rundgren's early years were shaped by the sounds of the 60s. Embracing the counterculture movement, he found his first taste of musical success with Nazz, where he served as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter, crafting songs that were both innovative and accessible. Tracks such as “Open My Eyes” and “Hello It's Me.” Rundgren's leap from band member to solo superstar came in the early 70s. It was the seminal album Something/Anything? that truly set him apart. It featured enduring hits like “I Saw the Light” and a reimagined version of “Hello It's Me,” songs that still resonate with fans today. The album was celebrated for its innovative production techniques and intricate arrangements. Never content to follow the status quo, Todd Rundgren has always been driven by a desire to experiment. His subsequent albums are celebrated as landmarks of avant-garde music production. He became one of the pioneers of home recording technology, demonstrating that innovative music could be produced outside the confines of a traditional studio. Todd's approach to music-making has inspired artists to take creative risks and explore uncharted sonic territories.In the mid-70s, seeking new avenues for creative expression, Rundgren formed the band Utopia. With them he crafted extended compositions that featured dynamic shifts, complex time signatures, and an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and classical influences. Beyond his achievements as a performer, Todd Rundgren is also revered for his pioneering work as a record producer. His studio prowess and keen musical instincts have made him one of the most sought-after producers in rock history. Rundgren's production credits include his work on Meat Loaf's album Bat Out of Hell. This record, one of the best-selling albums of all time, showcases his ability to harness raw talent and transform it into something transcendent. Todd also lent his production genius to artists such as Badfinger, Grand Funk Railroad, The New York Dolls, Hall & Oates, Patti Smith, XTC, and many more. A lifelong admirer of The Beatles, Todd's musical style and production techniques bear the unmistakable influence of the Fab Four. He has collaborated with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and he has inspired a diverse array of artists across multiple genres. As we reflect on the life and career of Todd Rundgren, it becomes clear that his influence on music is both profound and far-reaching. He's a gifted performer, songwriter and trailblazer. His work continues to inspire musicians and captivate fans, ensuring that his contributions to rock, pop, and progressive music will be celebrated for generations to come.By exploring the life and work of Todd Rundgren in this feature episode, we celebrate not only his achievements but also the spirit of innovation that he has instilled in the world of music. His career serves as an inspiration to anyone who dares to dream, experiment, and redefine what is possible in the realm of sound. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, this deep dive into his storied journey offers an invaluable glimpse into the mind of one of rock's most fearless innovators.#toddrundgren #RockLegend #Classicrock #Music

Pitcher and Catcher ReportHAIL TO THE CHIEFMark's bad date, No Uber, Grand Funk Railroad, Little Eva, Friends sacrificed an evening with Grand Funk Regrets for making the wrong decision and it's impact on otherVoices skewed – what about Jim Acosta Getting the Truth out v  Corporate scripted & misleadedGroundNews points out the biasGaggle of OligarchsNew Administration providing free reign for corporationsAI genie out of the bottlePeople who are as nice as gold individually – as a group not so niceStepping back from the groupHiring a bad employee, sometimes you have to cut them loose when their having a bad impact on peopleBad choices in the cabinet Extricating ourselves from bad decisionsGod save us all if we don't speak upWork to be done, Healthcare and homelessness in United StatesDiscussions on helping others, Healing needs to beginMike Trout example with the Angels Free Trade Agreements Trade barriers have been systematically brought down by generation and generation.Learn the Lessons of historyMonopolistic systems that have gone belly upAccess to libraries, shutting out books, what is being deleted off the recordsHold on to your print booksStand up and Step upFind some compassion, find some heart, find some joyBaseball shift to Spring TrainingWhere will Pete Alonso goAlex Bregman a 6 or 7 year deal? – Another Carlos CorreaAging 2nd baseman Jose Altuve – move to outfield?          Bregman replace Alex Bohm with the Phillies – Dombrowski makes late movesMax Schwerzer – now a Blue Jay  - 6 Man Rotation avoid injuries and health issuesScherzer expectations - 4.5 ERA and 150 plus inningsKevin Kiermaier – will the Tampa Bay Rays ever retire his numberKiermaier's confidence & commitment as an outfielder to be the bestKK's stretch of dominance as a defensive centerfielder was longer than Andruw JonesThe joy of grandparentsCaribbean League – Mexico is leading – Japan is currently last – are A Players playingJapan teams have very strict regimen on when they play through the yearScience Fiction baseball – AI and AnalyticsRobotic Arms, Neuralink chips to better see the ball, new bat and ball enhancementsNew world baseball could bring moving fences to the Orioles Camden YardsMLB should rule that these intelligent fields could perform “Waves” and flipExpansion teams should have adaptabitlity so that their field can automatically adapt to each visiting teams fieldCyborg baseball – playing and cheating at 150 years of ageTim Anderson with Ron Washington and the AngelsFinding Joy Spring Training what will be the mood in the midst of world eventsWhy did NFL remove “End Racism” from the end zones?Joy of a young Mat going to see the Montreal Expos on Opening Day tradition.Living & Protecting all Free SpeechBooing AFTER the US Anthem in Canada at an NHL gameCanadians do not want to become part of a new countryStrength of both countries working together and being separateTV packages Follow Mat on Blue Sky at  https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialYou can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

"Well, she's walking through the cloudsWith a circus mind that's running wildButterflies and zebras and moonbeamsAnd her fairy talesThat's all she ever thinks aboutRiding with the wind"Please join us this afternoon on this week's Super Sounds Of The 70's . Traveling with us are David Bowie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul Simon,  Gorge Harrison, Mamas & Papas, Toto, Supertramp,, Genesis, Golden Earring, Orpheus, The Kinks, Pat Metheny, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Yes, ZZ Top, Grand Funk Railroad, Spanky & Our Gang, Sonny & Cher, Three Dog Night, Todd Rundgren and Derek & The Dominos.

Welcome back to the show and coming up on this edition we are joined by Joan Armatrading to look back on her 5 decade plus career in the music business and the brand new album just released "How Did This Happen and What Does It Mean" Plus we hear from Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad about their debut live show at the Atlanta Pop and Rock Festival 69, plus the night Led Zeppelin pulled the plug on their live show mid set and touring Europe with Steve Marriot and Humble Pie and also John Coghlan of Status Quo with memories of Top of The Pop's appearences being in LA at the time of "Down Down" being composed.

We did it! ATTT is the first place on the internet to plant our flag on an amazing musical topic. People talk until they're blue in the face about all the times Prog artists went Prog. Why isn't anyone talking about those ridiculous moments where our favorite Pop stars said "Prog It!" Here in TOP TEN TIMES POP WENT PROG Part 2, progressive rock wizards Fernando Perdomo & Matt Tecu help us reveal picks 5-1 in epic fashion. We hail our favorite pop stars for their artistry and adventurousness. Prog on!If you missed Part 1, go back and start here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-652-top-ten-times-pop-went-prog-part-1-w-fernando/id573735994?i=1000684688010If there was ever a playlist that would get a 13/5 epicness rating, it's the official TOP TEN TIMES POP WENT PROG Spotify playlist, featuring all songs heard in Parts 1 & 2, bumper songs included. THE IKON included!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YrDIbriG6KIKA9aeYk46h?si=9c1457e999f348c7Fernando & Matt's excellent album "Art" is out there on all of the streaming places, but you should really check it out on Bandcamp:https://fernandoperdomo.bandcamp.com/album/artWe've lowered our prices, but not our standards over at the ATTT Patreon! Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air. It's the long-awaited return of Chrissy Olsen, in an all new episode, out February 1st! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetopten

EPISODE #1148 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD'S MARK FARNER ON UFOs, THE NWO, & SPIRITUAL WARFARE Richard welcomes the legendary Mark Farner who discusses his brand new album and his personal UFO encounter, seeing photographs of alien bodies, the New World Order and spiritual warfare. GUEST: Mark Farner, legendary all-American frontman and guitarist was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad repeatedly to the top of the charts, and today he's a platinum recording artist 30 times over. Now in his 70s, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did during the summer of '69 and his fans are still flocking to see “the Captain.” The rock patriot's synergy and open heart still come through in epic hits that defined a generation including— “I'm Your Captain” (Closer to Home)” “We're An American Band” “Heartbreaker” “Bad Time To Be In Love” and recut covers of “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” Being viewed as a “Rockstar” is only one facet of the legacy of this Michigan-born son.  Mark is as real as they get: he's a husband, a father, and grandfather, and in his fourth decade of marriage to wife Lesia. He's a true family man. WEBSITE: https://markfarner.com ALBUM: Closer to My Home https://markfarner.com/shop-2 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE for your personalized ED Treatment options. https://www.HIMS.com/strange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Grand Funk Railroad is coming to The Music Hall in Detroit on Thursday night – presented by our friends at Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Always fun to catch up with […] The post Don Brewer – Grand Funk Railroad appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

Did you know that Grand Funk Railroad sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles themselves? In the latest Jagbags, we delve into the career and music of Grand Funk Railroad, providing you our favorite albums, first memories, 45-minute playlists, and other delights! Tune in for end of year JAMS!

One of the founding members of the legendary band Grand Funk Railroad. A singer, songwriter, guitar player, in September he released a full album, and his American Band continues to tour, including a cruise that they will play on next March. He is a platinum recording artist 30 times over and even earned a Dove Award nomination. A music video for one of the songs on his new album got more than 25 thousand views in just the first four weeks alone of being on his official YouTube channel. On and off the stage he works tirelessly to honor our nation's service personnel and Veterans wherever they are stationed.

As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. His story and his imprint on music starts with Flint and since 1969 from his humble beginnings and a blue-collar outlook, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom and became a rock ‘n' roll icon. “Closer to My Home” is the long-awaited, new nine-song album from the legendary guitarist and singer/ songwriter. 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.This is a classic! Listen to this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian has two great musician conversations: first up Peter Orullian discusses his ambitious Christmas rock project Symphony North, and then, Grand Funk Railroad co-founder Mark Farner discusses his latest album "Closer to Home".

Episode 716 of On Screen & Beyond has singer/songwriter Mark Farner joining us. Mark was the former lead singer for Grand Funk Railroad when they had their hits, including "I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)", "Walk Like A Man", "Bad Time", 'We're An American Band" and so many others! Mark talks about continuing to tour, his new album "Closer To My Home", which has a new version of his classic hit "I'm You Captain (Closer To Home) and even more great music!

The 2024 call from "The Captain" Mark Farner, founding vocalist/guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, discussing his new album "Closer To My Home" - special guest Mark Slaughter (who produced the album) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 276 with our guest solo artist Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad.  We discuss his latest album Closer to My Home; the 55th Anniversary of the song I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home); working with Mark Slaughter and other musicians on the album, guitar tuning, opening for Led Zeppelin, and More!    For more information visit:  https://markfarner.com/   Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/  Follow us on twitter at  https://twitter.com/hashtag/noshockpod.   Libsyn website: https://nothingshocking.libsyn.com For more info on the Hong Kong Sleepover: https://thehongkongsleepover.bandcamp.com Help support the podcast and record stores by shopping at Ragged Records. http://www.raggedrecords.org    Nothing Shocking Podcast Best of 2024 Apple Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nothing-shocking-podcast-2024/pl.u-NP2Ws7135YR

Legendary former Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner has released a new album "Closer to My Home" and Farner talks about his 55 year rock n' roll journey and how he loves bringing the theme of freedom to the masses with his latest release.

On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you a pair of recent conversations from his daily radio show. First, it's Eddie's chats with Duff McKagan who joined the show to talk about his solo record, Lighthouse, his Lighthouse Tour, covering David Bowie and much more. Then it's a conversation with Mark Farner about his new record, Closer to My Home, how his career got started, playing in Grand Funk Railroad and a ton more.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on Twitter and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

This week we are once again exorcising some demons and testifying to the New Wave Of Classic Rock! This is another round of 8 shots of bourbon… Listen in as we pour it on with classic, blues-influenced hard rock that reminds us of the days when FM radio rocked! Indeed, rock n' roll is not dead and is in the very capable hands of these killer younger bands!What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection: an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. The younger generation are picking up guitars and playing that classic blues inspired hard rock again! It's Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:The Georgia Thunderbolts – Whiskey Talkin'” from Rise Above It All (2024)Thee Rock ‘N' Roll Residency - “I Think He Is Playing Guitar” from Thee Rock ‘N' Roll Residency(2020)The Damn Truth - “The Fire” from Now Or Nowhere (2021)20 Watt Tombstone - “Magnolia” from The Chosen Few (2023)The London Souls - “Steady” from Here Come The Girls (2015)FUZZRIDER - “Slumdogs” from FUZZRIDER (2023)JAYLER - “A Piece In Our Time” from A Piece In Our Time – EP (2023)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad calls the show to promote his new album and upcoming Ridgefield show. Mark revealed that he still has hope for a Grand Funk Reunion.

In this special My 5 Favourite episode of VRP Rocks, host Paul Stephenson sits down with legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick as he reveals his top five favourite albums from his prolific career. Known for his iconic work with KISS, Grand Funk Railroad, and a successful solo journey, Bruce takes listeners behind the scenes of some of his most treasured recordings. From early days as a budding guitarist to his unforgettable years with KISS and beyond, Bruce shares the personal stories, production secrets, and memorable moments that make each of these albums special to him. Fans can expect fascinating insights into the music, including the creative influences and rock legends he's collaborated with over the years. If you're a fan of Bruce Kulick, KISS, or just love hearing about the stories behind classic rock albums, don't miss this episode! Be sure to subscribe to VRP Rocks for more interviews, rock legends, and exclusive My 5 Favourite episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with Adam talking to Jason “Mayhem” Miller about once again getting flipped off on the freeway, the glorious end to Mike August's “Brisket Quest”, and AOC & Tim Walz's reaction to Tony Hinchcliffe's appearance at a Donald Trump rally. Next, comedian Bret Ernst returns to the show to talk about his new special, Uncaged. They also discuss how songs about being in a band tend to be good, while songs about evil women are always bad. Then, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about how Burlington, Vermont leadership is now calling for more officers after admitting that defunding the police was a mistake, towns setting an age limit on trick-or-treaters, and Philadelphia's D.A. suing Elon Musk to stop his million dollar giveaway. Finally, Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad joins the show to talk about his new solo album, why GFR isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, what it's like hearing covers of his songs, opening for Led Zeppelin, his songwriting process, and the potential of a GFR reunion. For more with Bret Ernst: ● NEW SPECIAL: Pete Davidson Presents: Bret Ernst Uncaged - available on YouTube ● INSTAGRAM: @breternst ● TIKTOK: @breternst ● WEBSITE: bretcomedy.com For more with Mark Farner: ● NEW SOLO ALBUM: Closer to My Home - available November 8th ● INSTAGRAM: @farner_nine ● TWITTER/X: @farner_nine ● WEBSITE: markfarner.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://SimpliSafe.com/Adam ● BotanicTonics.com, use code ADAM ● QualiaLife.com/Adam ● http://Sendthevote.org/Adam or text ADAM to 33022 ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

3rd ANNIVERSARY SHOW! I'm rebroadcasting our three anniversary shows! This is our third one from March 2024 featuring different and unique guest promos by a slew of guests who appeared during that year: “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, America's favorite air personality; John Lodge of the Moody Blues; Ted Nugent; Al Kooper of Blood Sweat & Tears; Gary Puckett of the Union Gap; Suzi Quatro; Tony Orlando; William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys; Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield; Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits; Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles; Jeremy Swift of Ted Lasso; Rod Argent of The Zombies; The Amazing Kreskin; Jim Messina of Loggins and Messina; Stewart Copeland of The Police; Gilbert O'Sullivan; Ron Carter, Bass Maestro; Randy Brecker of The Brecker Brothers; Lou Christie; Nils Lofgren of The E Street Band; Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy; Songwriter Brendan Graham; Saxophonist Ada Rovatti; Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul & May; Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad; Guitarist Elliott Randall of Steely Dan; Laeticia Eido of Fauda; Jerry Jemmott the Groovemaster; Roger Earl of Foghat; Felix Cavalieri of The Rascals; Leisa Rea of the Ukelele Orchestra of G.B. ; Songwriter L. Russell Brown; Composer Neil Martin; Andy Summers of The Police; Singer-Songwriter Henry Gross; Gary Lewis of The Playboys; Burton Averre of The Knack; Jazz pianist Eliane Elias; The Celtic Tenors; Tommy James; Denny Tedesco director of The Wrecking Crew; Composer Sherry Chung; Bruce Belland of The Four Preps; Classical Music publicist Mary Lou Falcone; Bruce Kulick of KISS; Navid Negahban of The Old Man; Steve Hackett of Genesis; Rob Stoner of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder band; John Helliwell of Supertramp; Bob Reynolds of Snarky Puppy; Jim Yester of The Association; Singer-Songwriter J.J. Gilmore; Rock Photographer Jay Blakesberg; Fred Lipsius of Blood Sweat & Tears; Robert Funaro of The Sopranos; Bassist Nathan East; Jim Peterik of the Ides of March; Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge; Robby Robinson musical director for Frankie Valli; Patrick Myers of Killer Queen; Tony Carey of Rainbow; Eurovision winner Eimear Quinn; and Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon!---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's new single featuring his song arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's recent single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul welcomes back legendary Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner for another incredible conversation. Mark shares the inspiration behind his first new album in almost 20 years, "Closer to My Home", and the fascinating story of re-recording his iconic hit "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" in 432 Hz. Mark also reflects on his near-death experience, discusses his collaboration with Mark Slaughter, and gives his unfiltered thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grand Funk's controversial exclusion. Plus, could there be a Grand Funk Railroad reunion in the future? Mark was first featured on episode 85 of VRP Rocks (March 2023), where he told unforgettable stories about Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, selling out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles, and much more. Be sure to check it out: Episode 85 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1st ANNIVERSARY SHOW! I'm rebroadcasting our three anniversary shows! This is our first one from March 2022.I started the podcast in March 2021. It was the depths of the pandemic. Musicians like me could neither perform nor even rehearse. I needed to find a creative outlet and someone suggested that I should look into starting a podcast. I had no idea what a podcast was; I had never even listened to one. But the more that I looked into it the more I became convinced that a podcast could provide a much deeper level of engagement than ordinary social media. Plus I felt that I had an interesting and inspiring story to tell. So I began the podcast.This 1st Anniversary episode features vignettes from a number of my first year guests: “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, America's most famous radio personality; Jim Peterik of the Ides of March and formerly with Survivor; Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad fame; John Lodge of the Moody Blues; Joey Dee of “Peppermint Twist” fame; and English classical composer Sarah Class. Plus several other guests including budding Egyptologist Sarah Kotlova; Garry Ridge, CEO of WD 40; David Bedford, Beatles Liverpool Tour Guide; Debbie Greenberg of The Cavern Club in Liverpool; podcasting star John Lee Dumas; and Reena Friedman's Better Call Daddy podcast. ---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's new single featuring his song arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's recent single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk Railroad music catalog, Mark Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grank Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. His story and his imprint on music starts with Flint and since 1969 from his humble beginnings and a blue-collar outlook, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom and became a rock 'n' roll icon. Mor the 60 years later - he commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation - "I'm Your Captian (Closer to Home)", "Bad Time", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Foot Stompin' Music", "Heartbreaker", "Rock & Roll Soul", "Locomotion", "Mean Mistreater" and  "We're An American Band" Mark will be releasing his latest solo album, "Closer To My Home" on November 8th , and we had the opporutnity to speak with him regarding the album along with his musical career.

Join @thebuzzknight for this classic rock podcast interview with Mark Farner. He was the original singer and guitarist of the rock band Grand Funk Railroad which he co-founded in 1969. His best- known composition is the 1970 epic "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home) and he is celebrating 55 years since the release with a new version of the classic. #bestmusicpodcast #bestmusichistorypodcast  For suggestion or comments write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com Connect with Buzz on Twitter @TheBuzzKnight and Instagram @takinawalkpodcast. Like this show? Please share with your friends at kindly leave us a review. Review #bestmusicpodcast #bestmusichistorypodcast Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-It's a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today from the weekend?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "We're an American Band" - Grand Funk Railroad (1973)Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy