Rock Icon Mark Farner talks about his music career and the gear he has used onstage and in the studio.
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@David-pj2ro5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Farner has always been one of my favorites. I'm 64 years old and still fires me up every time I listen to Grand Funk!!!!!! A Class Act!
@haroldgilbert67073 жыл бұрын
Hell yes 🤣🤣
@mikenewell92172 жыл бұрын
Hear ya 68
@nexdrums2 жыл бұрын
He is great and Don Brewer is one my drums heroes :)))))
@calmestcrusader11685 жыл бұрын
The vocals of Mark Farner are a gift . He has so much natural talent
@nickevers95715 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad never would have been without Mark Farner.
@dominicksforza34844 жыл бұрын
AMEN Nick, especially after what don and mel did to him. They stole his music and kicked them out of the band!!! In the main comments I summarize what happened, there's also an interview in 6 parts I believe with Mark specifically on the breakup of the real and true and ONLY Grand Funk Railroad.
@lancehurley97433 жыл бұрын
Correct
@jorgemayorgacurin41852 жыл бұрын
@@dominicksforza3484 satana
@Jazzhog2 жыл бұрын
During the GFR era, Mark's compositions were tailored made for the trio. His voice and overall performances were unsurpassed. Cat is awesome !! Thanks for sharing...
@TrikBear11112 жыл бұрын
A true artist, no ego just pure love of music and he seems truely devoted to giving fans the best performance every time.
@invizoman Жыл бұрын
Yeah !!!! Be an American and be free and be a person for the world !!!!!!! No matter where ya come from , Love, Peace and Joy ! Hey.......That just might be a song ? Thank You !!!! Mark ! For being you.... So natural and inspiring !
@markboyd16966 жыл бұрын
Farner is just about as real as it gets. Great guitar player and a real rocker.
@vonhoganschmidt23575 жыл бұрын
TREMENDOUS Songwriter and Vocalist also.
@russblack4433 жыл бұрын
@@douglasward718 and a Patriot
@thomaslanham3863 Жыл бұрын
Mark was MAGA AF before MAGA was MAGA 🇺🇲💪🇺🇲
@julio.monroy1246 Жыл бұрын
Mis respetos y admiración por su gran talento Y su persona...10**********
@mikebliesener1935 жыл бұрын
Back when, I could listen to Grand Funk Railroad for hours, and now wish I could talk with Mark Farner for hours. Rock on!
@johnvandenheuvel69525 жыл бұрын
His voice is still incredible. Physical, Mental & Spiritual Strength is a winner!!!
@brabham747 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Mark Farner is one of the greatest rock n roll musicians of all time, and from what I've seen over years, in various interviews with him, he seems to be a very nice guy too.
@karijohartmann2649Ай бұрын
Massive sound for 3 guys.
@ChampagneCraig11 жыл бұрын
What a set of pipes he has. Mark Farner is one of the strongest Rock voices you'll ever hear.
@conradsunkiojack25382 жыл бұрын
I admire Mark's plain simple intelligence. No arrogance. Excellent communication skills off and on stage. He honestly made this interview a lesson in music... jamming and constant practice the key... that's what it's all about!☮️💕👏👍🔔
He's such a great guy.. glad he's a brother in Jesus.
@isaacneuteboom81054 жыл бұрын
Never knew , after I gave my live to Jesus, 40 years back, most gospel. The last 15 years listen to 60s and see there are my favour guys love Jesus . Is that not 👍
@boomer15793 жыл бұрын
True!!
@pjgood753 жыл бұрын
Mark is a natural talent, he can sing, play guitar, harmonica, keyboards... he does it all! ❤️
@fradaw60137 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an absolute down-to-Earth guy. No celebrity pretenses here, just a great guy sharing his thoughts and experiences. Excellent.
@vampyros16 жыл бұрын
The man was born to sing, that's for sure. Unbelievable singer with so much soul.
@barbaraa19614 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is a pretty special musician. 🎸Thanks for the great tunes and fun concerts!🎸
@dgcmusi5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing musician entertainer Mark Farmer is..he was Grand Funk 🙏 “Closer To Home” is a Masterpiece.
@SuperStrik911 жыл бұрын
Mark's kept himself in great shape! Hopefully for us fans he has a lot of years of rockin' left in him!
@forrestroberts89934 жыл бұрын
I met Mark thru a friend of mine. He was playing a side gig at a local bar. Lives 4 miles from my house. Never knew it. After the show he sat at our table and had dinner with us. Just a friendly guy, easy to talk to and great " on the road" stories!
@rickleblanc89005 жыл бұрын
What a great down to earth guy. Awesome with Grand Funk and with his solo career. No big headed ego here, you can tell he loves to keep doing it for his fans !
@benbissell40255 жыл бұрын
Another truly great singing voice from the 70’s! Hasn’t missed a step after all these years. Keep on rockin’ Mark!
@marktheshark983710 жыл бұрын
I was born (1957) and raised in Flint, picked up the guitar in 1969 and Mark Farner became my idol...got to meet him by chance at a restaurant in Mackinaw City in 1989 and what a nice and respectful guy he is....he did not seem to mind that I was kinda happy to meet him, posed for a couple of pictures with me and talked about guitars and,camping and fishing in northern Michigan...Great guy!
@llewvirtue8615 жыл бұрын
Wow two good things, Mark Farner and 1957 brother
@steelydan425 жыл бұрын
I was born in 57 also I'm from Grand Blanc. He grew up next to my grandma and grandpa on stock bridge. Kearsley school. Has a sister Sue.
@illiadmcswain39564 жыл бұрын
@Barry White oh fer crisse sakes!😑😑😑😐😐
@illiadmcswain39564 жыл бұрын
@Barry White no, no it's not.. Go away with that Brightbart shit😂
@davidbutcher29763 жыл бұрын
MARK FARNER; GOD IS GREAT!!! HE GAVE US YOU. COULD WELL BE YOUR BIGGEST FAN? YOU CHANGED MY LIFE IN 69 AND YOU ARE AND ALWAYS GOING TO BE#1!!! AND I AM SURE THAT MY COMMENT IS SHARED WITH MILLIONS. THANK YOU.
@bigstuff528 жыл бұрын
How can you not like this guy................................
@rickleblanc89005 жыл бұрын
@@donsmith7054 Obviously he knows about the impact Grand Funk made in the rock world and their millions of faithful fans and yet is down to earth and not a stupid prick about it. Lead singer syndrome? Mark Farner never heard of it !
@timidater48035 жыл бұрын
Mark ROCKS!!!!! the boys did him bad but no matter, they can go to hell!!! Mark IS the FUNK!!!
@iDONTdoFacebook4 жыл бұрын
Only an idiot wouldn’t like Farner. I’ve been a big fan of his, enjoying his vocals, his guitarwork, his music for 45 years now. He’s not just a one-in-a-million singer with his rings-clear-as-a-bell signature vocals and worldclass guitarwork, but he’s also just a good warm caring person and friend to all as far as I’ve seen. I’ve never met him but I love him like a brother.
@iDONTdoFacebook4 жыл бұрын
Bandana Dee Isaac Regarding Don and Mel’s opinion of Mark. It would appear to be motivated to some extent by jealousy, eh? Jealousy of Mark’s more well-rounded talent and his greater popularity with the fans that eclipses theirs. That’s my observation anyway.
@dominicksforza34844 жыл бұрын
@@rickleblanc8900 So true Rick, Mark was and is a class act, something don and mel will NEVER be. They stole his music, kicked him out of the band, still tour and play HIS music and still call themselves grand funk. It's unbelievable the stones don and mel have to do that. They don't get it, Mark turned to Jesus and there is a thing called karma. The only Grand Funk was when Mark was in it.
@gregoryhill75535 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest greats that ever lived imo , rock on brother!
@pamnichols78775 жыл бұрын
I love this guy! So talented and full of energy! And, he still looks fantastic! Thanks for the music! Rock n Roll!!!!!
@arjunkaul11 жыл бұрын
WHat a great guy. In great shape and clear thinking. Young people can learn somehting from him!
@kevinbrislawn59184 жыл бұрын
Yes I thought at the time he was a doper but he wasn't
@siggyretburns75234 жыл бұрын
Lol. He wasn't always that way. But yeah. He is a good guy. They all are.
@siggyretburns75234 жыл бұрын
@@kevinbrislawn5918 The f*** he wasn't. They all cleaned up
@geraldwest34285 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest RocknRollers ever! Thank you Grand Funk Railroad!!!
@jeffmaloney87015 жыл бұрын
One of the best interviews that I’ve ever watched. Thanks Mark, you’re one of the best! God bless!
@ralphnothhelfer90868 жыл бұрын
What a Great American Man, and fantastic Artist
@masuro4910 жыл бұрын
Great interview, human side of a rock icon. Mr. Farner definitely is the GFR voice and the band's hits composer. I'm 58 now, I'm a Grand Funk fan since I was just 13 years when in my home country Venezuela I listened to " I come Tumbling " in the E Pluribus Funk album, which we used to call the coin in Venezuela. My favorite band of all times
@Tickbryan5 жыл бұрын
I met Mark at “The Swamp” in 1985 when my band was playing in Flint. We were going to remix some tracks there and Mark was in the control room playing a keyboard. We didnt expect to see him. He was so humble and such a nice guy. He showed us around the studio and all the old Grand Funk road cases and memoriblia. Don Brewers drums were still set up. The red ones. Watch the American Band Video and you will see the swamp studio. Very cool.
@64026807 жыл бұрын
"Lets have a beer". For a rock legend, that's as down to earth and regular as it gets!
@Mr.56Goldtop5 жыл бұрын
I know this is 9 years old now, but DAMN he sounds good!!
@LisaBellaDonnaMusic5 жыл бұрын
seattwa doesn’t he tho!! ❤️
@psonge12345 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time that I heard " I'm your Captain. " I was in third grade, I went to private school 1st and second. first day of school third grade I waited for bus #72, it was in 1971 and I didn't know what to expect. I was 2 years behind the game, nervous as all get out. This bus was old and rickety, I went straight to the back of the bus I didn't look at anyone sat on the back seat. I saw a speaker in the back on top of the door' I also saw speaker wire taped on the ceiling with masking tape going all the way to the front. right then I heard someone say." Hey Bus driver does that radio work?" At first I heard some Crackling noises, Then the song, I'm your captain came on, Been hooked ever since. Rock On Mark Farner
@aportman585 жыл бұрын
Great interview and wisdom spoken as a veteran musician! I have played bass for over 4 decades, which GFR was one of my favorite bands in the early years of playing--which I could play every song in great detail GRR produced, both on drums and on my Fender P-Bass! I recently laid my bass down and never picked it back up I got so burnt-out playing with musicians that no longer were committed, disciplined, or loyal to each band member. Today's musicians don''t want to discipline, rehearse, practice, practice, practice, preparing yourself to the point that you couldn't play the song wrong even if you wanted to. I sold both basses, Fender P-bass and Fender J-bass... I was almost in tears when I helped carry basses to buyers vehicle. Today's music has completely lost the heart, soul, body, mind, sweat, and spirit as it was in our young days coming up playing in the 70's, 80's, and 90's! I miss it playing bass....maybe one day there will be a spark, or opportunity to play once again with "real" "pure' "raw" musicians???
@Watzline5 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner, my first guitar hero, God Bless!
@robertrowe85314 жыл бұрын
so back in 1977, I am in my schools library, ( yes there was a thing called a library) and the school just got some donated albums, 3 boxes full, and I come across this GFR live album set....I didn't know who GFR was at the time, I was 16. So I take this live GFR double album over to the library record player and plug in those big 70's headphones and listen to this album...the intro to the album was some guy telling the crowd to relax and stuff...AND THEN!!...the announcer says, " heres the band you been waiting to see, GRAND FUNK RR"...and BOOOMMM!!!....so I am jamming and I cant hear myself with the headphones on...the librarian comes over, taps me on the shoulder and all the students are staring at me, cuttin up....I ask the librarian if I could buy this double album and she GIVES IT TO ME!!….I still have that 2 album set...I have remixed the songs on CD and on tape for clarity since the albums don't play due to scratches. That was my intro to GFR
@ronnietoots67978 жыл бұрын
One of the best dialogues I have heard, this guy is REAL, and the bands back then played actual music and instruments...lol get it???!!
@caleshtcincredibles5 жыл бұрын
Great interview , great band , great musician! Thanks Mark your voice and playing always !! God bless!
@jimmygreen2685 жыл бұрын
He's the real deal singer and guitar player Mark is
@lolamaria91883 жыл бұрын
Singer composer and guitarist,, Mark Farner,, Grand Funk Railroad " I love him,,
@lolamaria91883 жыл бұрын
MARK FARNER!! GRAND FUNK RAILROAD" THE BEST,,
@jimmyjennings40895 жыл бұрын
Mark is still rockin after all these years, I grew up listening to Grand Funk, Mark is a stand up dude with good moral's, and believe's in our maker and that's alright by me.
@sixstringmarauder8 жыл бұрын
see you don't need fancy gear ,just heart soul and talent.
@jimroveto154310 жыл бұрын
Mark, I played all of your stuff back in the 70;s. Loved it then, and still do today.
@craigabridges5 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk and Bloodrock was my first concert. Love them still. Now I know he was always a patriot. Awesome
@flynnwolfe54275 жыл бұрын
Same for me. Saw them in Charlotte. Live was the first album I bought and I still have it.
@ronaldzaiger89207 ай бұрын
Great interview!
@elizabethdarling68867 жыл бұрын
WOW! This guy is so impressive. He still has it after all this time. I saw this bank live in 1972 in Portland, Oregon. Absolutely stunning band.
@robertambrose85094 жыл бұрын
I was at that very same show. Was one of the last to leave, walking off ,looked down and picked up one of his guitar picks....still have it, somewhere. T'was a great show !!
@jitterbug1219 жыл бұрын
I love Grand Funk Railroad I've been listening to them since '69 to present day Mark Farner is such an awesome person! I enjoy his interviews TY for posting
@nancylbn2411 жыл бұрын
I just Love Grand Funk... Closer to Home my favorite
@GlobalistJuice8 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS loved Mark (yeah, I was a teen-aged girl back in the early 70's in love with Mark Farner...I'll admit it). GFR was a phenominal band...had every single album - played over and over until my parents couldn't stand it anymore and I received those bulky headphones for Christmas one year! LOL Even after all these years, I still LOVE the guy! Not only was he a heart-throb, he is a genuine, nice guy ...and IMO - STILL a heart-throb! Love ya Mark xoxo
@douglasalan77867 жыл бұрын
Kisses kid....I was with you...somewhere...... sweet child(s) in time. It was fun. Hugz. I love you.
@ShiftingDrifter7 жыл бұрын
Yep! Everyone in high school had to have at least one GFR album. I remember having the two-record live album (I liked buying a lot of live albums back then for some reason and the 20 minute live recording of Inside Looking Out was unquestionably the best version imo), and I also had the classic album Closer to Home. Never got to see them perform though. They rarely performed in the DC area after 72 for some reason.
@tonym9947 жыл бұрын
I believe those were industrial headphones for protection so your family wouldn't have to hear Grand Funk.but I was also a fan in those early 70s.
@angelarose2497 жыл бұрын
I don't blame you, he was very sexy when he was younger.
@dannydunne60845 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Great stuff. I thought I was one of the very few GFR fans around. Cool.
@pretorious7005 жыл бұрын
Tremendous rock and roll voice. He and Steve Marriott are my classic rock favorites.
@beaustjohn23424 жыл бұрын
Thats so true. You know it instantly when you here the music playing!
@russblack4433 жыл бұрын
Steve Marriott had a incredible voice. So powerful and soulful
@mawel195510 жыл бұрын
What a great guy.....Mark Farner is the best...
@JohmathanBSwift9 жыл бұрын
Frank would make a pot of coffee nervous . Very cool Mark Great interview.
@shinethelight015 жыл бұрын
What a guy! A genuine legend and so down to earth.
@BUNKERJR534 жыл бұрын
I was and am still a Mark Farner and Grand Funk Railroad fan. Have been since the "On Time" album came out. One of the greatest Rock bands that ever hit the planet..........Why aren't they in the R&RHOF?????????
@terrybartak781110 жыл бұрын
I got "Grand Funk Railroad Live Album" 2 record set of Atlanta Pop Festival July 4 1969 when I was 14 in '72. What Farner achieved as a hard rock trio frontman has never been duplicated by ANYONE! EVER!
@kevinbrislawn59186 жыл бұрын
Terry Bartak he was an unknown at the first Atlanta festival in 69. if I'm not mistaken
@bflo10006 жыл бұрын
I also did!
@rickleblanc89005 жыл бұрын
What a great album it is. My first rock album actually!
@JBluegum5 жыл бұрын
Terry Bartak Yeah I got that about the same time that bass was awesome
@atomicdruid11 жыл бұрын
His voice has held up great.
@serenitygal19519 жыл бұрын
Saw them at Shea Stadium. Mark Farner is one hot babe ! Was then, is now. His style and talent are not to be denied. I listened to Grand Funk Railroad in the seventies everyday. He still sounds the same...and can still entertain bringing the house down !
@thusomaphala64059 жыл бұрын
Debbie Oliveri Yes Debbie, am deep down Zimbabwe in Gwanda town.This was and is the music----it was well ahead of its town.I listened to it at 17yrs of age and am 56yrs old now, still listening and deeply in love with this golden rock band from the USA--Oh yes guys, this is the group ladies and gentlemen.
@kevinbrislawn59186 жыл бұрын
Debbie Oliveri he's just amazing to watch his old videos of him gyrating on stage..unabashed friendly man
@herbertcastillo50205 жыл бұрын
Gracias señor Mark Farner x dejarnos buena música rock en los años 60's y 70's.
@JCRIVERA558 жыл бұрын
The Man himself, Hail to the King !!!!
@markbass3548 жыл бұрын
Mark you made my life with Rock n' Roll , Best ever ,,,
@cedarshoals5295 жыл бұрын
Several years ago I was at a convenience store in Fl. and there was an old, beat up station wagon in the lot with Mark Farner and GFR stickers all over it. I waited for the driver to return and an old man in overalls came out. When I asked him about the stickers he said "Mark is my baby brother and I couldn't be more proud! He went on to tell me how he was a roadie for GFR during the time of their fame (Shea Stadium etc). Pretty cool.
@_dave44605 жыл бұрын
mark, you threw a pick to me in 1971 - dorton arena. still have it!
@markkalfahs10475 жыл бұрын
....you mean the big potato chip in Raleigh?...
@_dave44605 жыл бұрын
yep. an actual marvel of engineering. and bloodrock opened the show... (they were better too)
@robrush545 жыл бұрын
He threw a harmonica in my direction that went over my head back when he played a fishing tournament in Kissimmee, Florida back in the mid 00's.
@_dave44605 жыл бұрын
Robert Fonner that would have been a much better souvenir. sorry you didn’t get it but glad it didn’t bop you on the head! so was the rest of the band and how was the show?
@robrush545 жыл бұрын
@@_dave4460 It was truly fantastic! I've never seen the original GFRR. My brother went with me even though he never cared for them but he knew how much it meant to me.
@calmestcrusader11685 жыл бұрын
This guy Wow. He was so heavy; Grand Funk Live double album and here he is so honest and true, very cool. I never realized he was from so close to my home. because I'm from Canada London Ont., not too far from Flint
@toddflowers80525 жыл бұрын
That was the first album I bought with my lawn mowing earnings ,still a great album,stands the test of time !
@hoganfan924 Жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is about the most humble celebrity that you'll ever meet. Incredibly grounded in his faith, and love of music and country. It's apparent in every interview I've even seen. He's always lavish in his praise of others who helped along the way. A great quality to have. The more I see and hear, the more I admire him.
@gabevachon55552 жыл бұрын
When I was 12 in 1970, " Captain" was the most powerful song I ever heard. And it holds up. Thanks...until 2022, I never knew how Mark wrote it.
@senseijosesuave11 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner... an American treasure.
@cheesedips11 жыл бұрын
shit hes aged well...looks great and still rocks great...amazing
@phillyman50008 жыл бұрын
Grew up with GFR. Two of my favorite all time bands, GFR and Deep Purple!! Mark has one fantastic voice and an awesome guitarist!!!
@danielcombs32075 жыл бұрын
He really hasn’t lost anything vocally, amazing. I’d really love to see him live he has a really great band.
@shutyourdumbface20195 жыл бұрын
DUDE! GFR and Deep Purple are my two favourite all time bands too! Unreal. I never thought they were similar, but there must be something eh?
@wandysue9 жыл бұрын
Mark had the best hair ever!! I remember seeing him in the 70's, no shirt with that hair and I was in LOVE!
@louanngunter13193 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner, His God Rock music has blessed my socks off . Praise God! Lu G.
@jeffclyburn80007 жыл бұрын
Zappa with Farner.... never knew....that is frickin' cool....!
@HonkIfYouLoveHonking6 жыл бұрын
Zappa produced their last album.
@dovegrey16 жыл бұрын
And an excellent LP it is, too.
@rayward36955 жыл бұрын
Zappa and Grand Funk! Both in the top 5 of rock n roll ever! Fuck the cock n blow hall of lame! 🖕😎🖕
@chrisashcraft55145 жыл бұрын
Love ya Mark!!! Your an inspiration to a bunch of folks! Grand Funk Railroad is iconic!
@pse888 Жыл бұрын
you're a great man Mark. you helped make my high school years survivable.
@MichaelSimmons.8 жыл бұрын
Farner is great. The interviewer should have asked him, at what age did you finally start wearing shirts.
@rebeccahelen5028 жыл бұрын
Hilarious.....
@ricksalt68607 жыл бұрын
ha ha ha ha
@jimrhodes34877 жыл бұрын
funny! something else that's funny, he's still in great shape and can get away with it... lol
@lapdawg607 жыл бұрын
Now that had my soda water go through my nose! Was reading mid-sip... too funny.
@SuperMatrix596 жыл бұрын
Gold
@ronaldfeuerstein435Ай бұрын
Great interview with Mr Farner. I look forward to hearing any of his interviews. He says what and how it is. He so pure Honest down to Earth.
@edward20845 жыл бұрын
He's still got it after all these years. I bought my first Grand Funk album in 1972, Survival but became a fan listening to songs like Inside Looking Out and Heartbreaker. I saw them at the Cow Palace in S.F. in 1974. One of my favorite bands bar none with one of the best front men ever, Mark Farner. Rock on my brother. 👍
@katc23456 жыл бұрын
Mark saw you in 72 at the Philadelphia Spectrum and me and a friend Danny were dead center front stage at that dance concert and you were dancin right in front of us,and it was such an epic moment! I used to go to alot of concerts but Ill never forget that GF concert as long as I live! Insixe Lookin Out was the shizz!!! I know every guitar riff and drum beat in not only that song but many of them! You guys were so Awesome!
@mrgroovestring9 жыл бұрын
I loved GFR when I first heard them in 1969, and I still love them until this very day. I don't give a crap what any smart ass know-it-all says. The fact is this.... They were a group of American kids that played rock and roll in a garage band that made THE BIG TIME with the instruments that THEY could afford to buy. They deserve to be in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ...... Who in the heck is abba?
@thusomaphala64059 жыл бұрын
Kenny Starr Yes Kenny, am deep down southern Zimbabwe in Gwanda town.This was and is the music----it was well ahead of its time.I listened to it at 17yrs of age and am 56yrs old now, still listening and deeply in love with this golden rock band from the USA--Oh yes guys, this is the group ladies and gentlemen.
@yucchhiiowwee7 жыл бұрын
Gregory Edwards ....GFR was my very first concert ever in 1973 during Shinin' On Tour. Wet Willie band opened. Such an AWESOME show.
@raulmacias13115 жыл бұрын
Hello Gregory, You put into words exactly how I feel about Grand Funk Railroad! They were a group of American kids that played Rock N Roll! They bought the musical instruments they could afford to buy. They weren't elitist Progressive Rock virtuosos. When Mark, Don and Mel got to together. they had a chemistry that was truly unique! That's why they made the big time. That's what makes a successful band! I describe Grand Funk's music as Rock N Roll Soul! When Mark and Don sang in unison, it would grip my soul!!! Amazingly, Mark Farner still possesses his incredible voice! Mark is a very sincere and honest man and that sincerity comes through in his wonderful singing voice! When Mark sang "People Let's Stop The War" I believed him!!! I was on the cusp of the age of 13 when my late brother and I bought the red covered Grand Funk album in the Summer of '70 in Pacoima, CA. Us Chicanos/Mexican-Americans loved Grand Funk. I was attending Pacoima Junior High School at the time, the same school which the late Ritchie Valens attended, and us kids loved Grand Funk! I fondly remember a breezy afternoon in 1971 going to the "White Front" department store to buy the "Closer To Home" album. That album has a Autumn like feeling and is also very Spiritual. Grand Funk had progressed. I was just taken away by "I'm Your Captain!" Every time I listen to it now, a wistful feeling comes over me and tears well up in my eyes! That song has so much Spirituality! Grand Funk were, to a certain degree, spokesman to us kids coming of age at that time. Mark's lyrics became more political and I believed in him!!! Grand Funk mean so much to us fans who lived through that period! The Vietnam War, race relations and poverty. Though I hope Grand Funk will soon be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, it really doesn't matter. What matters is that they positively touched the lives of millions of fans around of the world and for that I'm eternally grateful! Raul.🙂
@michelcorneau19234 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner i remember quite well in the 70's and still enjoy his music to this day,, a humble and obviously nice person ! In my opinion he is what made Grand Funk one of the great bands of it's time and even to this day ! Without Mark Farner "it is not Grand Funk"
@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn2 жыл бұрын
Always liked Mr. Farner... Met him years ago in the peoples republic of Ann Arbor MI. Great guitar rockin', huntin' fishin' Michigan boy.😎
@SuperGooch332 жыл бұрын
The greatest...Great group. Great vocals Mark!
@vergedrums5 жыл бұрын
I recently "rediscovered" Grank Funk, and I have so much more respect for their musicianship than I did when I was a younger, more up-and-coming, drummer. Their music is so energetic yet tasteful, and their enthusiasm is infectious. Great interview of a great guy here!
@margaretricher44745 жыл бұрын
Love that he had a good time with Zappa himself! Mark is right about our 2nd amendment right! Zappa was one extremely intelligent man! Loved his songs and lyrics. Anybody here listening should look up his early videos … It will blow your mind … especially when he was a very young man on Steve Allen's talk show! Pretty cool! He's one of the really good ones who left this life way too soon!
@dianaallison61104 жыл бұрын
Mark is a sweet, down to earth kinda guy..& a good man..one can tell from this interview. He's humble..considering how well-known he is from his time in GFR..& the amazing voice he has..& still a good-looking guy. What a treasure..& do hope GFR gets inducted into the R & R HoF..which is long overdue..to say the least. Thx 4 posting this on UTube. Very insightful & enjoyable. God Bless! 🙂🙂💗💗
@wiki3wiki35 жыл бұрын
I got to open up for him with Bruce Marshall, a New England artist, on Block Island, RI. His band absolutely killed it even though he wasn't liking his amps. He played his Parker Fly but his rented twins would shut down or something. He still didn't miss a beat. The crew had a work around in a couple of minutes. His drummer had a roadie that stood next to him rebuilding the drum kit every couple of minutes because his amazing drummer tore it to pieces from playing so hard. I was in the same cab on the way back to the same ferry to mainland. I mentioned his drummer and he said that he always has to have a drummer kicking his ass. When he left the cab, he said "If I don't see you in the future, I'll see you in the pasture." :-)
@geraldwest34285 жыл бұрын
We were teens when this band came out and rocked our world and rocked it did! So many great tunes like Sins A Good Mans Brother...great tune...I could go on and on about how great they are but I'd rather listen to them haha. Thanks for everything you have given us for so long....class A RocknRoll!
@JolaChris5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Mark!!! Loved you from the 60's on through today!!! You ROCK bro!!!!
@zone475 жыл бұрын
Mark doesn't know it but he was my vocal coach. Thanks Mark, you taught me a lot!!
@georgesmith74825 жыл бұрын
I saw him about 8 years ago in PA His vocals were spot on I play guitar and also use the Keeley Fuzz Head It has no tone control because it is perfect
@michaelmclelland56743 жыл бұрын
Im 61 now,grew up listening to Grand Funk still love them.Naturals,great rock!!!
@htbud1110 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is a national treasure!
@RobertLane787 жыл бұрын
Farner turned Christian before it was cool. He did a little dope. He's a guy on the underrated list. Power trio's from the 60's, Funk is on the top 5. That ax is sick for 200 bucks!
@ThatsfeelgbSound5 жыл бұрын
I moved to Michigan in 1976 I was sixteen years old . moved there from Indiana did not know what to expect . I bought a two person fiberglass and wood kayak . and a 307 1968 malibu maroon with black vinyl top very clean . I found out that Michigan's young people were different than where I was from for the better . the lakes are natural with Sandy rock bottoms . I am glad that I moved there and had the chance to know better . ~ ~ hard life (MULDEW) ~ gary b *
@illiadmcswain39564 жыл бұрын
The more I hear this guy talk, the better I like him...God bless ya, and thanks for the memories..."closer to home" took me places, made my imagination soar...
@robinmorris54165 жыл бұрын
The man's not only a musical legend, but he's also a red blooded, meat eating patriot, & that's so refreshing in this new era of pussified, snowflake whiners that have all but destroyed the amazing music that was made from the late 60s thru the mid 80s..Gen x,y&z can't hold a candle to the 1st &2nd generation of actual musicians who could actually play their instruments,,and didn't rely on samples and pitch correction vocoders, like today's, "gags" hip-hop, & what they have the nerve to call pop.
@vonhoganschmidt23575 жыл бұрын
Great American
@ronp10185 жыл бұрын
The Jimi Hendrix buzz tone was built right into the Marshall plexi.
@MeHomer4 жыл бұрын
Hey jerk.. I could kickass. I was In The Angry Samoans. Bassist 1980s. City boy. Beverly Hills. I don't mind saying as a Punk rocker. And a deer / Antelope hunter even Today who bought his first 12" LP at 14... American Band. Love GFR Still.
@illiadmcswain39564 жыл бұрын
"Meat eating patriot"?🤔 lol...I agree with you totally, just thought that part of your statement was pretty funny..😎
@robertquesada92574 жыл бұрын
Amen !
@keiferreefer15 жыл бұрын
Mark farmer is the kind of guy I would have loved to have hung out with back in the day, riding motorcycles through the country, literally through the fields, I always wanted to do stuff like that to, I had a woods behind me I was fond of going to and shooting stuff w whatever , even sling shots, haha, I think if Mark is from Michigan he knows about iron ore pellets, I used to get those in Ohio as well, great sling shot ammo, get bags of em and just walk around looking for quick targets, yep, and play guitars, I liked that early grand funk sound, it was distinctive, some great some songs, flight of the Phoenix ...etc.
@richardhouse83985 жыл бұрын
Hi mark, hope all is well for you and yours. I was born in 1960, I'm guessing that around early 70's my late cousin ( mike main) picked up a high end stereo system. Shortly after he gets a Ludwig drum set. Every time I was over to visit he would break out a grand funk album, slap it on the old turn table and run across the living room to his drums. Start banging away to all the songs. Actually, I thought he was always a killer drummer. He continued to play that same drum set until his death from cancer. I hope that you can realize how many people that you inspired through YOUR music and continue to this day. Every time I hear those songs to this day it brings tears to me remembering those special times in my life. You ROCK mark. Thank you for just being you.
@beaustjohn23424 жыл бұрын
I'll tell you mark...in my early years and way beyond i was obsessed with you and grand grand funk! Even to this day this is true. I have long dreamed and prayed that one day me and you could jam together and play some grand funk music. I hope one day that god almighty will let it come true! Its good to know that your still singing and playing. Thanks beau st john.
@harrycarruth28062 жыл бұрын
I’ve listened to Mark from the early 70’s on, he’s the real deal!!
@josephcalderone39872 жыл бұрын
Mark you are a true talented American love your stuff always have always will thanks for the Years brother
@lapdawg607 жыл бұрын
He seems like he'd be a cool guy to just hang out and talk with about music. Seems pretty down to earth and laid back.
@tinahedge55695 жыл бұрын
From the first time I heard them, I knew I'd be a fan of GFR forever, but I realized I was ACTUALLY a Mark Farner fan. He had (and still has!) the talent, the song writing, and the energy. The clownshoes touring as GFR are just a cover band without Marks voice. Marks better off without those two, and their rotating musicians. His back must be horribly scared from all the daggers those two phukkheads put in it. Everybody prefers Mark and his band over the clownshoe version claiming to be GFR!! Rock on Mark! The world is a far better place with you on it. Back stabbed scars and all!!