Mark Farner - I Was a Hurtin' Dude (7 of 9)

[@johnnyg3horridge233]

I am 65 now but what a trip. I went to every GFR show to come to New Orleans. I caught his harmonica, his pick, and at another small show to his standards, bout400 people, l net him and he signed the pick to John, God bless. Amazingly he was shorter than me, k was ;5"11 at the time but he was huge in my eyes. My first rock hero and l got to meet him for 10 minutes. I invited him to a crayfish boil, naturally he couldn't show up but that is a night l will never forget. How many huge rock stars takes the time to meet his fans? Yes, he is a decent guy and l love him and his music and faith.

[@howardbishop4041]

Mark is the Captain. He has piloted his ship through troubled waters. God bless him.

[@drummermaneleven]

just saw this 9 part interview......WOW, let Mel and Don have the "things" that fade away, Mark has the eternal gold......PERIOD!.....

[@bluehawk777]

What makes Mark special is his commitment to Christ in the fact that he publicly proclaims his faith and is not ashamed of the Gospel. May God continue to bless him and his family. Let us all stand up for Jesus and spread His Holy Word far and near.

[@kennethheit5504]

Mark Our Dad's worked together, I remember when I died & how.. Del was his name .. I live on Detroit St at the time.... GFR is not GFR with you plain & sumple... . Rock on Brother in Christ Jesus..

[@vicferrari89]

Blue Hawk: Well, I think that's what makes him f*cked up, but hey, my opinion, I'm right, you're wrong..........

[@SenorZorrozzz]

This man is a very decent human being. We all know he has great talent

[@597158madroofer]

i had the honor to me Mark one time after a concert he did after gfr break up,,,he loves his music and fans

[@vicferrari89]

A f*cking as*h*ole in my opinion. I met him and not so nice. A freaky Jesus freak right wing nut case. Back in the day? Yeah, "Inside Looking Out", and "Closer To Home", great songs and many others back then. These days going back to the 90's? No. Way out there unless your a Ted Nugent, D. Trump guy, you'll be OK with Mark F but if your normal, not so much. Not talking politics friends, I vote GOP and DEM, I'm talking nut cases like Mark, Ted, and Don T., not Don B. (I love Don Brewer-you know, GFR drummer? & Mel).

[@Cuckold_Cockles]

He WAS the talent of GFR. Sadly Don Brewers a Don Bitch

[@vcr210]

May God continue to bless Mark.

[@poppy3026]

THE FATHERS GRACE AND MERCY ------ THAT IS HIS TESTIMONY, LOUD AND CLEAR !!!!!!

[@monatoney3474]

what a WONDERFUL story❤❤❤❤❤

[@raphaelrousso7124]

dunno what to say mr Farner , i'm in tears

[@ronnielamar3473]

Dear Brother Mark, you can't put money down to buy it. I busted into tears. What a testimony ! On the break up of Grand Funk. To see you 3 guys back together and 2 new albums. That's what I will throw in after all my constant stuff . Your first album back. STILL LOOKING IN.

[@joblues52]

Love this man and the amazing music he gave us.

[@pamcrider8074]

I think his work speaks for itself😎

[@lyndagriggs2921]

Mark your are truly inspiring.

[@austinteutsch]

In 1987 in Austin, Texas, I sat down and interviewed Mark when he was on a solo tour. He is the real deal. I've been a fan ever since I saw Mark, Mel & Don in San Antonio in 1970. He is such a great dude. In 1997, I saw him in Austin, Texas again and met his wife Lisa, his son Jason and other GFR members. They are the original gargage band made good. Love live GFR!!!

[@daved57]

What a gem this guy is. Thanks for the timeless music of my life Mark!!!

[@Stevenbalee]

How can you NOT like this guy! I am a fan.

[@salmonella4u]

God never promised and "easy life". But he won't abandon you either.

[@TheTracemann]

I think Mark is the real winner.......what a resilient man!

[@ricardoenena]

You are a true cristian man. God bless your life, your family, your music. Thank you for all things you sang and all the words you said!

[@deplorableimpaler3922]

Humble and genuine too!

[@RenikaVectora]

I love Mark Farner (great talent and showman), I love Billy Graham (I miss him on TV so much) but I love the Lord before anything. Reading the Bible is a great life changing experience and finding a great church that teaches the good news and not "hell fire" is life changing. I owe so much to God. He healed my fear of losing my husband and childhood traumas. I have so much joy and peace now and I owe it all to a personal relationship with the Lord. I never thought I'd become a Christian. I was a girl that partied hard and ran around like an alley cat but that life broke my heart. I had to grow up and get my life on a better path. Man, am I glad I accepted Christ into my life. It keeps getting better and better. Great testimony by Mr Grand Funk Railroad himself. I still listen to his inspiring music. Thanks for allowing me to share.

[@bohogal1]

What an amazing testimony and love story.

[@rinofriio97]

Thats Why he Is a Legend.. Hes Righteous...for calling someone...His Equal...

[@TheGRider56]

Praise God. How wonderful it is when we come to the end of ourselves and find Yahweh!!!

[@rhythmantic]

Praise God, see in you in the Kingdom brother Mark.

[@curtisbishop8715]

Mark, thank you so much for your testimony. You have always inspired me. Mainly in my drummer days. Thanks so much for making Rick Baker shine. Now again, I'm inspired to seek out your music. Especially your Christian tunes. Please shine on for the Lord. Best wishes my friend thru loving prayers.

[@user-sz5xs7dm4u]

I must say , nothing but love for this foot stomping rock n roll bad ass , had the red album , I mean we here say wow the rolling stones , an them across the pond an not to mention shea stadium and say wow , grand funk railroad is coming , across the pond , to their home , well guess what , ladies an gentleman , MARK FARNER , AND GRAND FUNK RAILROAD , WE HAVE MARK FARNER AND GRAND FUNK RAILROAD , IT DON'T GET ANY BETTER AND MARK FARNER IS "ORGANIC" AS IT GETS , GOD BLESS YOU , MARK "GRAND FUNK RAILROAD" FARNER , YOU ARE THE VERY BEST , BROTHER MARK , WOW , JUST WOW , AND I AM A HARD CORE STONES FAN , YOU BAD MOFO ASS , YOU ARE , MARK FARNER , we have MARK FARNER an they have mick Jagger , that's is cool as it gets , God bless you , MARK "bad ass" , FARNER , thank you for your excellence. peace......

[@newheaven3167]

Simply Awesome! What a Testimony!

[@sharonotoole5203]

..I saw GFR on tour in the 70s....and the band put on a great show....You were all greatly talented musicians and you sir... Mark - did so much to make GF such great band ! I really admire your courage and attitude! Thankyou for you inspirational thoughts! You are indeed such a good man !

[@TheMichaelmcgarry]

down to earth, words of wisdom

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

Thanks Mark for sharing your Christian testimony..I was saved in 72

[@supercat380]

Mark Farner is the richest man in the world! Mark found Christ and received His blessing. All the money in the world couldn't make Mark richer than being rich in the soul, as he is now. Thank you for sharing your salvation with us Mark!!!!

[@jimwolabaugh3608]

I love to hear this man speak! We could all learn a little something from Mark Farner

[@zone47]

God bless you brother Mark!!

[@artrobledo5042]

My first two ROCK albums I bought at the same time back then was Grand Funk Railroad Closer to Home & Led Zeppelin 2. What great music! Truly enjoy just listening to Mark Farner talking story....

[@nickolaykolev1663]

He is still a legend no matters how many years has past. Goose bumps after every song he created.

[@MrSologratia]

WOW! I really appreciated his statement at the end about his criteria for a successful marriage being the attitude/belief of the definite equality of the other proposed spouse, you cannot and should not look down each on each other in true love! A VERY Biblical concept!

[@marktoombs6276]

Yeah mark farmer is definitely a first class straight up dude in my book .a lot of people may not like my book ,but I think I could get along with MR FARNER just fine . That's my opinon hopefully urs too my Bros and sissies. Have a good night and .GOD BLESS All OF US. AMEN, !

[@jumpers3]

Mark,God bless you and your family!Thank the good lord you survived all the party madness!I played the crap out of the red"Grand Funk" album,the one with "Please don't worry"It was a major road map for me learning the bass!

[@gregstaton128]

AMAZING GRACE is a beautiful thing...thanks for your testimony...Mr.Mark

[@midniterunband]

my band opened for Mark back in 1992 he was a cool dude!!!!!

[@lonekimo3]

Keep Rockin Mark - I pray for you and your family - your son's recovery

[@earlspearl2933]

makes me see that we all are in need of fine tuning so we stay balanced . thanx Mark , been a fan so long I don't recall . guess I grew up on GFR .

[@arautus]

What a good man he is ! There were so many great bands in that era, Grand Funk wasn't given their due credit as a really good rock and roll band. I'm learning to appreciate their music now far more than I did when I was a kid.

[@Nightmaregamer-y7n]

Farner is an excellent witness for his faith. Personable, funny , humble, and natural.

[@lieta62]

Bless his heart! grew up loving his music.

[@janhoughtaling2948]

I appreciate Mark, his talent and his faith. God bless you Mark.

[@vicferrari89]

I have faith he will give up on believing such religious bullsh*t and go back to being the fun loving hippie of 1969!

[@scootmcgoot570]

I love this!!! This is a guy being real! Underneath our situations and statuses we all have the same need for Gods love and acceptance. I think this is just a wonderful testimony

[@darlenerobinson694]

Whatever works to keep a couple together ... I wasn't so lucky ♥ Bless you, sweet man, and may you continue in harmony ;-)

[@C_Dana]

Wow...Mark Farner is so genuine and his salvation and his wife's were truly inspiring. God bless you Mark.

[@billr2375]

His song Bad Time was my wife and I's personal wedding song--I was in the Army overseas, was able to come home for a week and get married to her only to have to return for another year...it truly was a "Bad Time" to be in Love...he helped us get through it believe it or not....

[@GUSSTASS]

If Mark can see this message i just want to let you know what a lot of churches don't do or realise is the New Testament {agreement} is that Jesus loves you, me, etc..unconditionally and will never leave or forsake you, and apart from that, i am 63 in Australia, musician and i have never got into your music before until now and thankyou internet and thanks Mark for your music and band.

[@smokey749]

What a beautiful story❤🙏☺

[@pattycakes4672]

What a beautiful testimony of God's love for us, and the Farner's love for each other.

[@JamesCarter-ii4up]

God's be with Mark a long time... And it shows... Thank you Brother... Thank you

[@danielwellman9865]

Such a good soul. He's a real pleasure to listen to as he speaks from his heart.

[@stephaniestoner7470]

That is wonderful to hear-I always loved Grand Funk Railroad's songs, especially "Bad Time" and it so so neat to hear the testimony of this neat man.

[@mgr980]

Great story...I just find out that Mark is not only a great musician that brought me joy and fun some decades ago, but is also a great man...

[@hoz49]

cont'd I was raised in the Pentecostal Church, baptized at 8. I know the words, scriptures and tricks used to influence minds. I'VE HEARD IT ALL BEFORE. You have nothing new. I wish you well. May you walk in the light as YOU PERCEIVE THE LIGHT. And I'll walk in mine. Namaste, Peace, Love and Happiness.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Real man! Huge heart...no pretension...intelligence that comes from life itself

[@robertwhite7071]

Wow, what a smart and personable guy!

[@TheIoniaboy]

I am not particularly religious but wow.....................I am more then impressed by this man. I will make a serious attempt to see you live again. You are GFR Mark.

[@larry45044]

praise GOD so happy for and anyone who walks with the lord!!

[@alabastersmidge4692]

Very nice man.

[@rsd338]

mark on point with marriage committment...Nice..God Bless

[@markthiede3135]

I have prayed, no answers no help for decades and decades

[@havitcold]

Thank you Mark for sharing your testimony

[@ghostface_grilla1155]

Wow! This is great. People need to see this.

[@gregcashman479]

PTL , dude! Keep serving the Lord!!

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

Mark is one inspiring dude.

[@connieteff3838]

What a truly lovely testimony. Thank you for telling it. If God is for you, no one can stand against you. May God continue to bless you both. P.S. I am still a huge fan of Grand Funk Railroad!

[@robertburke784]

Hallelujah, praise the LORD! A great, uplifting story for all.

[@daveberswick5372]

What ever gets you thru the darkness of the nite.

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Great, great story! ... praise the Lord!

[@sissy55ful]

So glad that you are a good person as well as a musician.

[@prober45]

the real deal... rockers should pay heed and attention to this guy

[@gwmcklintock]

What an awesome testimony their story!

[@davidbennett4376]

i am so happy to hear marks testimony! i saw grand funk railroad in hamptin va as a teen. my current wife was there also but we didnt know each orher. we are also now Christians and rejoice that mark and his wife reconciled. we thought mark was so cool and it is great to hear how wise and personable he is in these interviews.

[@janetrobinson8925]

Mark, thank you so much!

[@BeefheartLynch]

I've always thought Farner seemed like a really cool guy. I'd been a Grand Funk fan since the early 70's, and to me Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad. I think what Mel and Don did to him is really shitty.

[@elizabethanna]

Thank you Mark what you have said is Truth

[@tankster5826]

My hubby roadied for Mark during the Christian tours. His Christian cassettes got me through my hard times. We went to Grand Funk Railroad reunion tour, might have need called Red White and Blue. Afterward my roadie hubby wanted to say hi and caught the band walking out. To the band’s dismay Mark started greating the fans and signing old vinyl GFR albums. He is right about the helfire, brimstone. I grew up traumatized by that. Mark’s heart is for God and people. The band keep yelling at him. Mark will sit with fans all night. We Christians might not always preach it right or get it perfect. The helfire brimstone people meant well. Now people get hung up on conspiracy theories. Yet, there is much pressure in this world that would put fear on anybody. But Mark’s heart is in the right place.

[@thomasmin5253]

Great interview!! Wow!!

[@michaelnowell9354]

I always knew, in my heart, listening to Mark Farner singing and playing, that his music had real feeling and soul in it. I always knew that the band had some trouble and broke camp, but never knew the backstory. I give Mark a big virtual hug, and I can understand completely all the pain and troubles that he has over come. Id like to say that Don Brewer is pretty low, for pulling that crap on him, shame on him. Mark , you are Grand Funk Railroad, dont matter what some papers say, the music says it all. Bless you brother.

[@slumdogpreacher6964]

Beautiful story of the Grace of God at work in your family's life; praying for the rest of those guys too. Look forward to meeting you someday, Brother! Shalom.

[@davidmullens7565]

Mark Farner is a righteous dude.

[@botchedonce7159]

What a beautiful story.

[@johnjarou2357]

hey mark, we Flint natives love you.

[@martinrobertson7006]

Wonderful story. Good man

[@scottclute9547]

lOVE mARK'S EXPLANATION ABOUT LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS/MARIAGE!!!!

[@pskemster]

All over money! My night for my spiritual revival was watching Billy Graham too! Powerful!

[@JoJoTandTheJuice]

I Totally Understand You , I Had The Very Same Experience .. Now I've Been Married 35 Yrs. I Tour And Now I Have Two Loves .. My Music and My Family .. All Because Of The Grace Of My Higher Power .. He Loves Us Very Much Brother ... /

[@JoJoTandTheJuice]

Dear Mark , I went through the same thing , and God Will Never Let You Down .. AMEN Brother ... /

[@senseijosesuave]

Mark Farner, my hero.

[@notarealpresident6849]

🙏 AMEN Mark Farner Giving his life to Christ is the Best thing he'll ever do ☝

[@flipwright1138]

Believing in Oden won't help.

[@notarealpresident6849]

@@flipwright1138 - You Couldn't get any attention from mommy or daddy , So You thought you'd make a lame comment on KZbin . Your Father Satan is Jealous & Mad like you . 😉 HALLELUJAH☝ Mark Farner gave his life to CHRIST ☝😉

[@annabrown1077]

Love this 🙏❤️💛

[@marywagner3644]

Nice story, God Bless, Good Luck

[@EricBlackmonEricBlackmonMusic]

The only member of Grand Funk that actually grew up. Without Mark Farner, there is no Grand Funk Railroad.

[@JC-fb7bm]

How cool is that❤

[@jboughtin7522]

I really like this guy's story...wouldn't mind going deer guitar playing with him either

[@vox1966]

Thanks Mark

[@Peoria3165]

Mark Farner, lead vocalist and songwriter of Grand Funk Railroad, is a tremendous dude! Listen to this 9 part interview, you'll really like the guy. I do! He reminds me of Jerry T, my neighbor. Ha Ha!

[@xxcelr8rs]

50 miles away she was ALSO getting saved the same day? God can really show off. What other bigger bolder kind of sign could any one even imagine?