Bruce Kulick's Shocking Exit From Grand Funk Railroad - What Really Happened?

[@brigham2250]

I think that the best music created by Bruce is his solo stuff. I love it. More of that, please.

[@tyeedwrds]

Bravo! Bruce, and I'm a KISS fan from the beginning, is by far the most talented guitarist ever in the band. Ace, my idol as a young kid, even said as much. You never know a celebrity offstage, only in the interviews or on shows. But no matter the medium used to bring Bruce to the public, he always seems well grounded, respectful and somewhat humble. I've always enjoyed his playing and enjoyed failing at trying to copy his licks! Congratulations on your retirement, you've earned it!

[@jendel42750]

I agree. Ace might have been a FOUNDING member of KISS, but Bruce was the best FIT for the band. Sorry to say Bruce proved so while playing alongside Ace himself during "KISS Unplugged." And yes, I ALSO agree he is quite a humble gentleman!

[@tomsullivan2588]

When Bruce Kulick left this tribute band a month or so ago, it was the perfect time for Don and Mel to ask Mark Farner to rejoin them, and put on the 50th Anniversary tour that we, the fans would have wanted to see for years. However, that did not happen, and another guitarist was chosen, showing Don's foolish pride is more important than the wishes of the fans.

[@lloydalmeida7699]

Wow he looks great at 70 especially compared to others in that Business

[@johneasler9967]

Called HAIR DYE

[@musicalgroovesaucet.v.1789]

Bruce is a real guitarist/musician. I would love to see him relocate to Nashville and work with the top dogs in country misic cause he can play anything and is like a fine wine. I really wish to see him in a great established band where he can contribute original music.

[@jamesnewberry1191]

Bruce has been around.

[@crazywisdom2]

Love what Bruce does. Great guy. I got to see him on Hit in the Shade and last year with GFR. Love what he does f the home studio. And KISS tribute stuff with Todd.K. Best of Life Bruce.

[@dave0267]

Grand Funk without Mark Farner is like Creedence Clearwater without John Fogerty ,

[@MrDeterioration]

Excellent comparison.

[@sugarjoe50]

I was fortunate enough to see the original GFR reunion ('89?).

[@johnpatterson4272]

There comes a time in everyone's career life when a finality of events sets-in. Bruce at his age has grandly proven himself as a professional musician in-earnest. I have witnessed such honest testimony before in my career. People have a natural tendency to call-it like it is when they are done with the corporate or business world when they have dispensed with it by their own volition. Bruce is DONE with GFR and KISS, those entities have shown him recent indifference, he's simply had enough and is moving-on, so be it and good for him.

[@SirManfly]

Even KISS’s Simmons and Stanley are in their 70’s and are apparently giving it up as well as Steven Tyler from Aerosmith! Father Time just catches up with you!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johnpatterson4272]

@@SirManfly Gene and Paul may have given-up more than just the interest in keeping KISS alive. There is information slowly coming forward which shows the KISS brand licensing may be now 'partially' administrated by a third-party music/entertainment conglomerate. I believe Aerosmith may already taken that step.

[@AudiophileTommy]

Mark Farner IS Grand Funk ,no disrespect to Bruce as he is a gentleman and one Fantastic guitarist for FACT !!! But Don Brewer turned into a carbon copy of Terry Knight and totally tricked Mark into signing something he should have read but didn’t because he trusted Don like a brother 🎉

[@stevekosak8624]

Could not have said it any better than you did! Cheers!

[@robertduncombe7684]

​@@stevekosak8624Could not have made a more concise statement than yours Steve! Cheers from Canada and all the best in 2024!

[@stevekosak8624]

@@robertduncombe7684 Very nice! Cheers!

[@DustyD-vv8xb]

I used to tour with Mark, I feel for Bruce. The amount of shit slinging between Don, Mel and Mark was non stop. It's so difficult to be the guy filling legendary shoes, especially when you are a fan of the band. I came to a point where I told Mark that they all need to get over themselves and give us fans one more tour as grand funk before one of them dies. Go from 2000 sweaters as a headliner back to 20 000, or move on from the public display of lawsuits and accusations, ultimately it just forces the fans to pick sides, which in turn makes folks not enjoy the band as they would have. Completely the way Tommy and Eric wearing ace and Peter's make up pissed fans off. I know the history of how that happened and can t claim gene and Paul for shit show of ace and Peter's constant fighting and irresponsible actions. Mean while, if they had played ball, the fans would have been overjoyed by great shows, they would have made millions and preserved the legacy of a great band. Instead of the fans watching them go done in an ego driven flames, tainting the legacy. I used to blame don and Mel for the mess , now like many fans , I don't care. I just want to be lifted by some great rock n roll, I want to believe that the music that I loved came from love not children throwing a tantrum. I wish that bands could keep their drama private in the same way as when a bunch of friends going out and that one couple that always starts fighting and causes drama after two beers. And ya just want to tell them , we don't care anymore and you guys are ruining the good time we all should be having, including you guys!

[@olly8]

​@@DustyD-vv8xb Well said!!! Thank you for telling it like it is ✌🏼

[@quiteright623]

The so called GFR is now a cover band without One of its founders , Lead Vocalist and Main Songwriter , Mark Farner !!

[@scotv5099]

Mark Chatfield will be an awesome addition!

[@fghhgf6197]

Wow - what news ! While lam sure we all wish him all the best for the GFR fans out there lam sure we are all thinking the same thing. Maybe this is just Divine timing for the prayers 🙏 to get answered on possible takes for that long awaited GFR reunion . 😁 before they all leave the bone suit. MARK DON MEL & CRAIG / 4 NOT 3. But then again with that booer guy [ don ] as hard as his head is against Mark lam sure he has someone lined up already the biggest '' chump'' ever.

[@news603redux]

I'm sure he had bills to pay and he's made an honest living. And there's nothing wrong with playing in a cover band, which is what he's been doing. That said, he was NEVER in Grand Funk Railroad. Grand Funk Railroad without Mark Farner is the same as Cream without Eric Clapton - it's literally impossible.

[@DeliRevv]

No Farner, No Grand Funk, No Thanks

[@webman1956]

Yeah, it is hard to buy into the current lineup when you don`t have the guy to sang and wrote over 90% of the songs. I understand the trick Brewer did and he wanted to continue the band and Mark wanted to go back to his solo Christian music with all the legal implications that would stop Brewer from continuing, but what Don did is still chicken shit.

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

Mark has said repeatedly that he’s made overtures to Don and Mel to continue as Grand Funk for the past 24 years. It has nothing to do with Mark’s Christian music.

[@charleswhite2790]

The beginning of a full on GFRR reunion and final tour???

[@webman1956]

Naaaaaa, Brewer will never do that, he`s happy with his lounge act.

[@monarchguitar5451]

No Mark Farner No GFR , Simple

[@richardbess7809]

Bruce never was really in GFR.

[@mr.timebombman2230]

Without Mark Farner it was never Grand Funk anyways.

[@Ericthelogos]

Bruce is too good for Grand Funk.

[@webman1956]

BS, even though Kiss is in the RRHOF, that doesn`t make them better than GFR and if they were so confident in how good they were musiaclly when they started, they wouldn`t have gone with the trick or treat outfits.

[@johneasler9967]

Nothing but a scab

[@paulbfields8284]

Mark doesn’t need five guys in the band.. he does just fine sounding like five. Stop this nonsense Mel and Don… the clock is ticking and it’s about us not you..

[@tonytribble2977]

Brewer Will probably try to Sue him

[@richardbess7809]

@user-mw8sv9dq6y you're right and Brewer knows it, he's jealous and that's why he's a punk

[@timbrown49]

23 years with Grand FAKE Railroad. Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad.

[@williamsherman1089]

Nobody can be surprised that Bruce wants to travel less and spend more time at home at seventy years old

[@midlifemotox]

. I've been in this business for over 40 years, and I've had it with these guys. What a ego. Really???? ,complaining about the travel....Really?????. What about the crew that makes your life so damn easy???? They also have to leave their families and travel, however, they're are not in first class, and not making the same money you are. They're happy to have a gig Mr. Kulick. Oh,, Boo Hoo,, You have to travel for 3 days, to get on a stage and be a rock star for a set. Unbelievable. Just count your blessings, that a hack can make a living trying to play guitar. Sorry, but this is offensive. No disrespect to your show, you do great work.

[@terryanthony5323]

See, I think a hack like you is offensive. Bruce Kulick was "in the business", youre just some rando with an opinion. God forbid a 70 yr old wants to slow down a bit. What an entitled, self centered buttmunch you are.

[@webman1956]

They all have their donation plates out there using mostly Farners songs as the drawing power.

[@midlifemotox]

I have worked with the Kiss people. I've never heard what a great guy he is.. I am so offended by his comments. @@webman1956

[@perrykalamaras7102]

Mark Farner IS GFR, stop the insanity!!

[@larryjacobsen4079]

Maybe GFR could get Ace Frehley to replace Bruce. 🎸

[@midlifemotox]

Couldn't be worse.

[@brandonv4900]

Ace would never show up,then complain the band was mad at him.

[@larryjacobsen4079]

Of course I was joking, and after seeing the more recent Ace interview, hiring him would be quite a joke indeed.

[@paulcerri7350]

It probably bothered him more and more to be compared to Mark Farner again and again. Everything else is just excuses

[@paulbfields8284]

Technically Bruce left “Grand Funk”.. but we all know he was never really a member in the first place..

[@dutchdude1972]

''NEVER REALLY Y MEMBER''??? HOW MANY YEAR DID HE PLAY IN GVR???? ..................STUPID

[@richardbess7809]

​@@dutchdude1972he never played one minute in the genuine GFR

[@dutchdude1972]

@@richardbess7809 what a load of bullcrapp boohoo ''the genuine gfr''do you still drive a t ford ??? cause that is the first real car

[@richardbess7809]

@dutchdude1972 no but neither do I call a Tesla a model t. I don't mind if you enjoy this cover band but it is a shell of the real GFR, get over it, for that matter get over yourself

[@dutchdude1972]

@@richardbess7809 will do a backflip

[@kevinkaatz883]

Bruce doesnt look his age at all

[@spiritmediumdaniel7161]

53

[@petelamb9965]

Could the non makeup kiss be starting again?

[@inasowders7793]

Yeah he left the fake Grand Funk Railroad.

[@nathueil1]

No Bruce No Grand Funk.

[@montygraham-z4s]

Don screwed Mark over and MARK created the band not Don. Give credit where it's due and it's not with Don. He's a thief.

[@davecody5997]

He was never in.... grand funk .......it was grand fake!!!!!

[@crissrails7539]

the host looks like Peter Criss