FIRST TIME HEARING GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - Inside Looking Out 1969 REACTION

[@paulpennell2115]

Best performance by a duo or group, EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@keether1135]

Mark Farner lead singer also plays the keyboards and drums. Saw this group in Seattle 1974. Unforgettable!

[@paanne1013]

Grand Funk Railroad, my all time favorite band. It is hard to top them.

[@mikewarker4445]

Welcome to the GFR party. This was 53 yrs ago and the lead singer still rocks. None of them were over 20 yrs old in this video. Belong in the HOF for sure

[@jahrolo]

At least Mark Farner was born in 1948 - so he had to be at least 20, if not 21 in 1969 ;)

[@michaelboismier1863]

I am so angry that they are not in the HOF! Best party band of all time!!

[@richdiddens4059]

Mark Farner, the lead singer , and drummer Don Brewer were both born in Sept., 1948 and so were at least 20. The song is from their second album, released in Dec. 1969. So they were both probably 21. The bass player, Mel Schacher, was born in April, 1951so he was legitimately only 18. He'd joined Question Mark and the Mysterions at 16. Pretty good 'stach for 18.

[@cameronstestingart794]

Was 12 when this came out in ‘69 and knew it was pure gold! Growing up then was magical, so many great artists in all genres, it was like a child in a candy store. Thank you for going this far back, but to me it sounds so clear like it was yesterday🔥

[@thomaskempton5240]

With just three instruments, this is the best funky sound you are ever going to hear. You can hear all three instruments through out the entire song. Great reaction to a great band. GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. THANK YOU.

[@RicoBurghFan]

Mark Farner is a whole band in himself.

[@brianneville8798]

And still not in the Rock N Roll hall of fame.

[@richardconnelly7141]

4 instruments,the harmonica

[@thomaskolioupoulos6590]

These 3 dudes were probably one of the most underrated Bands in Music....Bad Boys from Flint Michigan. OTHER Great 3 man Bands, RUSH, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Cream, with Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker...listen...BE AMAZED

[@sandraquinn8969]

All 3 of them just killed it on this jam!!!!

[@davehorton1486]

Wonder how many Bands heard this and wanted to sound like this. Amazing!!!!!

[@karnsfan]

Drummer was an excellent singer, Don Brewer. He was the writer and vocalist of one of their biggest hits, We're An American Band

[@erinevans9113]

This is why I mess with you so heavy. You GET music. Everything you said is right on. Once I saw that smile, I knew you were gonna be amazed. IMO this is one of the raw-est and purest live performances ever recorded. And they were so young - just out of highschool I think. SMH 🔥❤️💯

[@TheRealRecklezz]

This is definitely one of the best bands I’ve heard! I appreciate ya!

[@Rita123xyz]

I saw them. One of the first concerts I attended..

[@tamaramontoya6939]

@@Rita123xyzMe too! My ears are still ringing 😂

[@sammyholloway334]

I think this video, gives you a look at what was going on, in garages all over the country. But this was top notch. Mark Farner is a true rock n roll natural. He is also,, the coolest guy you ever met. Check out his podcast.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Sweetie I was 19. In 1969. Me & my husband went to a club called the. Cellar. That band played all funk music just like these guys .🎶🎶🎶🎸🥁❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥. Great times,. Live bands everywhere. 💖💖💖

[@mikewarker4445]

They’ve got a lot of awesome hits. I’m your captain, footstompin music, heartbreaker, mean mistreater, rock n roll soul, we re an American band, black licorice. Check ‘em out

[@staceypeters1585]

Another example of pure sound, joy and talent! Every gendre of music has this experience with an artist. A band or performer that just elevates or transports you with their sheer perfection and performance of their craft. Love the honest reaction, carry on sir❣

[@marionotto4902]

3 flicking guys, so much rock n roll!!!!! 1 of the most under-rated song of all time.!!!!

[@roniboyd613]

Saw them in concert in the early 70s, took 3 days for my hearing to return. It was LOUD and AWESOME!

[@JohnSmith-yu2mq]

Saw them in 73 at the San Diego sports arena. One of the best concerts of the day. Way better than Led Zeppelin who I saw the same year and venue.

[@shezarae8827]

I love these guys! I am a Michigan girl so I am partial. Best 3 piece band you will ever see.

[@lsteber9774]

My generation's music, this music, was, hands down, the best ever! This is raw, organic, REAL music. It's sad to see what most music has become. Every concert today is theatrics. Concerts in the 70s didn't need all that - it pulled you in and kept you in the zone. Like Stevie Ray Vaughn, you got to see their souls coming out of their instruments - beyond awesome!

[@navigatingwithnana]

When going to see live music was a "to the core" spiritual experience. Damn, I miss those days!!!

[@stephenlandry9343]

Amen to that! Now days it's all digital computerized and where's the talent today. I'm glad I grew up in the 60s and 70s! Un funkin believable!! I wore out the grooves on my grand funk albums. We got to see and experience all the greatest bands. 😎❤️✌️👊🔊🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@twwtjohns]

When I first saw Grand Funk Railroad in 1971 I was only 14 and didn't know much about them. It was my first concert and I was blown away. The first time the drummer hit the bass drum I thought I'd been kicked in the chest it was so loud. I started looking all over the stage because I didn't understand who was making all the music. There were just the three men, Mark Farner, Mel Schacher and Don Brewer. They've been my favorite band from that day on to this day.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this band!

[@aileenturrietta7553]

I loved your reaction. Grand Funk is one of my favorites. You should try " Some Kind of Wonderful" and they do a great cover of " Gimme Shelter". I love that you appreciate this music 🎶🎵🎶

[@Boatzilla2]

Great reaction, Rico. I've seen this video many times. Never get tired of it. So much energy. Your reaction was the best, no doubt.

[@TheRealRecklezz]

Thanks Tom!! 🔥💯

[@angelado3]

another good one by this group -- Grand Funk Railroad -- We're An American Band

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

I love seeing people get turned on to this band and this clip! G.F.R. was the band who sold out Shea stadium faster than the Beatles, and after opening for Led Zeppelin, their manager refused to let them play! Definitely a great live band, and worth exploring. Peace.

[@ThePatriotPoet23]

The Beatles sold out Shea in Three Days .... Grand Funk sold out Shea in ... THREE HOURS 👍

[@terryconnelly484]

Working in a gas station in the late 70s early 80s I was 14 the guy at work was like 18 or 19 had this album And would get me wine coolers and a bottle of jack every once in a while... And he drove a 69 Chevelle

[@michaelboismier1863]

Making this 72 yr old smile ear to ear🙂 I saw them 3 times in 1970 and 71! We had Binoculars to see how how they played. Myself and 3 if my fellow Band members! So much fun!! Thank you👍🎶

[@robertwalker1803]

If you like this one check out live “ Heartbreaker”… they kill it. The lead guitarist can also play keyboards,too.

[@David-ns4ym]

Raw and absolute fire !!!!

[@quentinmichel7581]

You: ".. There's only 3 of them..." Emerson Lake and Palmer: " Hold our beers.... 🍻" 😁😂

[@ElissaStark514]

Omg, yes!!! I looove when people react to this. It is mind blowing!

[@babylonsister118]

As soon as I saw what you were getting ready to do i was like "aw man, he is going to LOVE this"! My personal second favorite is Mean Mistreater. It's nowhere near as intense but still a great song. Hope to see you do it, please and thank you. I agree with @Mike Waters that they should be in the Hall of Fame. People have been saying it for years! I also agree that your reaction was terrific!

[@lynnborsa7201]

This was the first hard rock band I feel in love with..

[@timlamb6196]

They are from Flint Michigan which is about 40 miles or so north of Detroit. Named after the grand trunk railroad that runs through Michigan but of course changed trunk to funk.

[@evelynne2846]

Love this performance. Very talented band. The drummer is a beast on a three piece drum set. Thanks for watching. I know you enjoyed it.

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

Three very very talented musicians.

[@astroteech]

One of the most iconic classical rock songs ever. Thank you for getting it!

[@williemarkhays6214]

Hey man that's one of the best video's ever! 3 guys with all that sound!! Love that band!!!

[@hog7203]

Great choice for an intro to this band. Always loved this performance cause it's so raw and in your face. GFR is still one of my favorites. You're gonna enjoy exploring their music. And yeah, that drummer can really play. He's a great vocalist also. Bass player is a badass to.

[@markroberts8864]

Don Brewer, one hell of a drummer!

[@johngibson7693]

When people react to this no one stops it. There is so much jamming packed in there you cant look away..awesome

[@fyoutube4226]

That's about as good as rock and soul gets. The drummer has a bigger fro than most brothers in the 70's. Brave ad blocker is great for blocking youtubes fucking ads.

[@nessaseetah1805]

Universal message plus FEELING = Timeless.

[@TheDivayenta]

1968, Baby!!!! They were kids here!

[@marlenepettiford3731]

My all time favorite live song...I have loved Don Brewer's drumming for over 40 years!

[@TheSmokey999]

No autotune! Natural abilities! We are missing this in today’s music!

[@ronkrupovich7152]

They always played like this when I saw them live over and over again! Extraordinary artists.

[@shirleycollins6241]

Have you checked out their song - We’re An American Band ( official video)?

[@johngibson7693]

3 guys.....best jam ever... They they literally became the music

[@victoriagrove5344]

One of the best performances ever

[@terryminator4208]

I saw them live when I was just 15 years old. They were the only band to play back then. Btw I’m 66 now.🤟👍😁

[@terrieb13]

This is one of my favorite live performances! Thanks for the reaction. Love your channel! 💖😎

[@snewhouse13]

Yes that drummer is badass...hell, they all are amazing musicians!

[@JBROWN7840]

GFR "Foot Stompin' Music"! Terrific wake-up song. IMO the studio version is best.

[@azcactus2008]

You were fortunate enough to tap in to some greatness from the past. This is one of the all-time best performances ever

[@robertacolarette1594]

Ahh Grand Funk Railroad the best. Remember this is only a 3 piece. They completely fill up the stage with their groove. I loved these guys my whole life.

[@navagate1900]

There a Great band.

[@robertstoner8244]

Yes showing love for that kick ass drummer.

[@tonygarzajr.6930]

2024 & STILL ROCKIN TO THIS LEGENDARY ROCK BAND GUITAR 🎸 🔥😎

[@jennhurl]

That's some of the nastiest bass 🎸 ever!! I ❤️ GFR!!

[@ThePatriotPoet23]

I have seen them 3 times in my life ... the first time was in 1973 ..... without Question One of the GREATEST ROCK BANDS EVER ..... GLAD TO SEE YOU YOUNG GUYS AND GALS ENJOYING THE GREAT MUSIC THAT CAME OUT OF THE 60S AND 70S

[@rugbyfan460]

GFR was the first concert I went to (1972 Cleveland, OH). I also was at the concert in Toledo, OH where they recorded part of their second live LP. Power personified. Great musicians. So overlooked. They sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles. The first "live" album is great.

[@CrueHead18]

The bass in this song! Everything works.

[@aramhamparian9641]

Possibly the greatest rock & roll performance ever. The crazy thing is that they used to play like this every day, and their concerts usually lasted three hours!!!

[@mikewarker4445]

Been waiting for you to do this one Rico. They rock out!

[@TheRealRecklezz]

Facts!!

[@mikeschweinsberg1565]

I saw them play. They were, maybe 20 years old at the most. Unbelievable. Best rock performance ever

[@alpetrocelli4465]

Love me some Grand Funk, they rolled out a few great LP’s. My favorite trio is Cream-Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, & Ginger Baker. Check out White Room, Crossroads, Spoonful, Sunshine of Your Love, Tales of Brave Ulysses. ✌️❤️🎶

[@marthayoung2308]

FLIPPIN' FIRE! NEVER GETS OLD. THEY SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. SO UNDERRATED.

[@BurnieThompsonShow]

They were only 20-years-old! This was their first year together, too. Lead guitarist and singer Mark Farner was "relearning the guitar," which he hadn't played in a year-and-a-half. And he only learned how to play at age 15. And get a load of this: He's still performing! Don Brewer on drums also sang lead sometimes. Within three years, this garage band sold out Shea Stadium in seven days. It had taken the Beatles seven weeks to sell out a few years earlier! They were a shooting star, for sure, and broke up in 1976. The next year, Mark Farner woke up and wrote "I'm your Captain" during the height of Vietnam. Here's their legendary performance at Shea Stadium in 1971: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DXZmyKpJyGpM0

[@melissaward6311]

Saw these guys twice back all those years ago. Real deal. They had an arena loving every second.

[@constitutionalpatriot6797]

Those were the days....fond memories. Detroit was the place to be for the most kickass music! You might also find it interesting that when that song was recorded, they were the highest paid rock band in the world.

[@dianaspears571]

There's two more '70's bands with a drummer that songs (that I can think of) The Eagles and The Band. They're both worth checking out if you haven't already. Thanks for the reaction! GFR - one of my favorites 💞

[@joecrone9862]

Grandfunk always put on the best shows!

[@jjflash1645]

I saw this in 1969 and enjoy as much now as I did then. THANK YOU for playing the whole song without stopping to make some dumb remark like so many so called refactors do. You ROCK.

[@thomaselmore1155]

As a young teenager listening to Grand Funk [in S Florida we never said Railroad] and seeing them live in concert was sweet. Every block had a garage band with kids trying to play. Hard to impress now. Nobody has all the skills.

[@misterb6416]

Yeah, these guys have a lot of songs they you more than likely have heard but didn't knowit was them. Many hits, I can't believe they're not in the Rock N Roll hall of fame.

[@fast4wood]

Long ago and far away , but remember like it was yesterday. What a song . Great reaction .

[@danielbritton8588]

I am glad you came to the same conclusion as other reactors to this performance. I had been hoping for new guys to check this out. The drummer sings some songs. American Band for one. They do well live. Nice take on the band.

[@vicmusgrave1278]

3 guys doing all that.

[@janabraam7963]

GFRR was a major part of my teenage years! My hubby's band used to play a lot of their songs. He was the bass player. He loved GF bass riffs. Me too so I married the bass player! More GFRR please! I enjoyed your reaction!

[@edkoehn7451]

i grew up on Grand Funk.

[@classic-kool]

THAT massive sound coming from THREE in the band?? COME ON, man!!! 😳‼‼

[@brianneville8798]

Thank you. I believe you really love this song.

[@bugvswindshield]

these guys killed it back in the day. They breifly toured with Led Zepplin before led zep kicked them off of the tour. Why? Because they got MORE encores more cheers and Led Zepplin got jealous. True story. Look it up.

[@47tooter]

True , 3 times GFR blew Zep away.

[@johnr.8275]

"Nobody knows the band Grand Funk? The wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drum work of Don Brewer? Oh, Man! " - Homer Simpson.

[@billywiles9593]

Best three person performance ever!

[@jonpriest]

was 17 when grand funk came out saw them live with chicago norman greembaum and jj gale band 1970 they rocked it for 3 bucks.

[@Robin.2226]

Incredible mind blowing performance 😎

[@tinagriggs1004]

Anyone who loves a jam session HAS to love this! GFR rocks!!!

[@michelcorneau1923]

WOW I have never seen such an amazing show ,,,and yet this is 1969!!!!!????

[@R.POWELL]

ONE GREAT PERFORMANCE !! 👍

[@patrickkaltner8554]

That's what funky looks like

[@sheilalomprey2960]

Flint Mi band, one of my faves!

[@charlalondon3057]

I was 9 years old. Man, still rocking to em today!

[@47tooter]

First time I heard this was 1975 , I was 13. and am a lifelong Funk fan. For your next live' video of Grand Funk try " Were an American Band " Live in 74"

[@keithsmith5305]

I loved it then and I love it now...

[@jermaschinot]

I only say this cause I love what your doing. Where I went to school, critiques made our work stronger. Yours is a visual medium. I'm looking at your big ole beautiful haid on 2/3 of the screen and a ghostly, transparent video of the band and a chair and of one of the greatest perfomances of all time on 20% of the screen and on my 23" desktop is only less than 3" wide. What's wrong with this scenario? Glad you liked GFR. Love your comments pal. Look at your work before you let it into the world.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Three men, right? Glad you liked them-I'm 67 years old, ...winks.

[@estuder32anthonywayne98]

That's what a rock band looks and sounds like!

[@kathleenfarraher9894]

Grand Funk Railroad. Is awesome and I absolutely love you reaction

[@kathleenfarraher9894]

I am a 60's baby with 6 older siblings. I would also recommend Leon Russell