Mark Farner - The Messenger Guitar (9 of 9)

[@AceOfHeart2012]

Mark Farner was, is and always will be the true soul of Grand Funk Railroad.

[@boogerwashburn]

I rocked to Grand Funk Railroad from the time they hit the stage until their break-up. For anyone to think that Grand Funk Railroad can play anything other then a cow farm fair without Mark are sadly mistaken. Mark is Grand Funk Railroad. The voice, well, it is the voice of Grand Funk Railroad. Rock on Mark, you brought us many beautiful moments with your music, your voice and that mean ass guitar. Hey Brewer, dream on thief....

[@theresedsanchez]

No matter what happen's in your life Mark, God is in Control! In the end You know that you Will get your reward! God Bless You Mark Farner!

[@summergivens242]

The Messenger was what gave Mark Farner his signature sound back in the old Grand Funk days.

[@jerbear57]

Mark IS Grand funk. Any gig without him is like, the stones without mick.

[@drummermaneleven]

being a drummer all my almost 60 years.....I can say that brewer can have the stuff, what people think of you after your gone will usually fall on the ears of your family.....Mark, there's nothing wrong with trusting people, it justs let everyone know you are a MAN with a true heart for his fellow Creation of God.....carry on....your rewards not here on earth....

[@Gohot229]

Mark, you need to know....... you got so many of us through Vietnam, Bro you really helped us along. "I can feel him" Gime Shelter and more.

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I hope he see's your comment. Thanks for your service and I hope this finds you well. You guys were treated terribly and I just hate it. The man who influenced my musical life was a cook in Vietnam. He's only ever spoken about it once to me. What an awful time. Music is so healing.

[@jerbear57]

I am 56 years old and "Grand Funk Live" is STILL my favorite album of all time.

[@rickleblanc8900]

That was my actual first rock album ever! It was so raw and exciting, i was hooked! Huge GFR fan since then. Too bad Don and Mel turned out to be greedy backstabbing creeps later on but i will always love Mark Farner and GFR's music. Any band that could upstage the mighty Led Zeppelin are gods in my book.

[@mikew3494]

Amen !!

[@michaelward9880]

Grand Funk Railroad "Red Album" is one of my all-time favorites. Mark was and is GFR. True American r&r.

[@DanTaylorSr]

On Time. Another fantastic album. 👍

[@phillack7147]

I brought Mark to play my hometown after meeting him in NYC what a Great person I even got to sing Bad Time with him I can call him a friend. Much love Brother Mark

[@757optim]

I was in Nam in '69. So much happened that year that I missed. Grand Funk was one of them. Thankfully, videos exist of much of it - like "Inside Looking Out" live by GFR. What a performance. God bless ya, Mark.

[@austinteutsch]

Mark and I met in Austin, Texas in 1987 and again in Austin in 1994 on the lake. He is a great guy and fantastic musician and songwriter and when Ringo put him in his All- Starr band in the late 90's I knew he was accepted. Long live GFR and Mark and Lisa.

[@klausrain111]

Wasn't too into them back in the day, but EVERYBODY knew about them. Their songs were everywhere, on the radio, in the dorms, everywhere. Not too ironically, Mark seemed to be the whole band. Without him, those other guys would've been pumping gas for a living.

[@juanespinosa8064]

It wasnt the prettiest of guitars or the most expensive,but when you see it that guitar was Grand funk.It was Mark Farner,s early signiture guitar.He played his heart out on it,which is why i would like to have one just like that. KEEP ROCKIN AND ROLLING MARK,WE LOVE YOU

[@adrianalvarez8865]

My First concert Grand Funk, and Billy Preston Chicago International Amphitheater, I think that was in 1973-74....Long Time Ago! There is no Grand Funk without Mark Farner, He is Grand Funk Railroad! Thanks for the memories, and the great music.....

[@zone47]

Man, I loved the tone of that Messenger on Closer to Home and the Black Live album .... such a raw and gritty on the edge tone that nobody else has ever had. Mark, I'd love to hear stories about your effects especially that wild fuzz tone you had. Glad you survived all this crazy rock and roll stuff and have embraced Jesus! Amen brother.

[@joecronan2667]

Hey Mark, my name is Joe Cronan and i grew up in the Panama U.S. Canal Zone. I remember very vividlyl when Grand Funk Railroad hit the scene in 1969. You guys were one of my favorites. Here i still 54 yrs later out of High school reading about you and the band. Man , what a interesting person you are! You have handle your trials and tribulations with dignity and righteousness. I very impressed . The episode that really got to me (resonated with me) was when you had your vision praying . I too went thru a similar " God Moment" with my daughter during my divorce when i was in the service in 1978. I had the power drain out of me one Sunday morning when i was driving around with my daughter . I came to a stop sign in Panama City Fla, where is was stationed, when experienced my power drain out of my body and all anxiety left my body and mind. These words were spoken to me Clearly ; " Go to Church" it was said twice. I hadn't been to a Catholic church in 5 yrs, i turned the corner and there was a Catholic church which i stopped and went into. The priest was preaching about the Scantity of marriage. It was like truth serum being shot into my mind. It sounds like you had a similar experience . Just wanted to share that with you. I listened to all 9 episodes , Just an amazing story. I think you are a great guy, musician and man! God Bless Mark! Regards Joe Cronan Santa Maria Ca.

[@zone47]

That Messenger gave Mark a unique tone on those early albums, I mean, it was so raw and Mark's scratching across the strings, especially on the live Into the Sun was amazing. The fuzz too was very unique ... I loved that whole vibe of the early 3 piece band. Thanks Mark, you've been an inspiration for sure!

[@summergivens242]

Totally agree. I can tell a big difference in the sound of the messenger and his newest guitar gear.

[@kerrmav]

i saw grand funk in 1973 in dallas tx i was 13 my first concert you guys are the reason i became a bass player. at that show i caught a paper stars and stripes top hat that you thru into the crowd . i had every one of your records thank you i was listening to the partridge family when i found GFR live i never looked back

[@quiteright623]

Aside from being a multi talented Musician ( Guitar , Keys , Harp ), Mark is One of the BEST Vocalist's of any period with incredible range .. If you listen to 70's Vocalists like Lou Gramm and Mickey Thomas , You can hear the influence He had on them ...

[@zadokdean]

I felt his change when they released Survival! Got to meet him in like 92 or 93! Thank you Mark for being so humble. 9 yrs. later!

[@albertabarro2056]

You are the best Mark. I love the Grand Funk Music. I always find time listen to it. Never get tired of them , since 1976 up to now 2019.

[@joelcampbell1491]

Nice man glad he's doing good in life

[@ricksadeck]

I started playing lead guitar after I bought their first album 40+ years ago. Just finished listening to the Red Album. Fantastic even now. So sad about the band but Mark is still top notch!

[@MichaelDBauer]

Absolutely loved the sound of that Messenger.

[@johnbrown2378]

He’s definitely gotta he my favorite musician. Such a badass and hugeee inspiration. You music is killer. 🙌🙌

[@vernonwhisler2610]

mark is the man

[@TheGipoman]

My teen years were surrounded by GFR music and I still listen to their music. Great intervieuw with a great musician.

[@mikefrisone6874]

Mark Farner is GRAND FUNK

[@BigPoppa-t3z]

Mark has got to be the most humble dude after all the shit done with him.

[@MrJeff1947]

If you happen to read this Mark,.. I just wanted to say thanks for the music, the insight thru these 9 vids.. and I sincerly hope that you get inducted to the R and R Hall Of Fame. J.

[@RandyFricke]

Look in the dictionary under the word "class" and you'll find a picture of Mark Farner. Out of all the players I cite who have influenced me I have to say that Mark Farner is at the top of that list ultimately. His soloing was articulate and his rhythm playing was chunky. And man did he write some great tunes. Mark Farner made learning guitar fun for me. Thank you Mark.

[@ChaChingDream]

Great Interview man! Mark is a class act! Thank you for this!!!!!!

[@DanTaylorSr]

It is pretty obvious Don Brewer (a.k.a. Terry Knight Jr.) will go down as the most hated musician from the 1960's-70's.

[@terryclaiborne9429]

You are so right!!

[@glenndrexler1677]

Why exactly was MARK DUMPED! THE REAL TRUTH NO ONE KNOWS EXCEPT MARK.

[@DanTaylorSr]

@@glenndrexler1677 Why won't Brewer and Schacher tell their side of the story? They refuse. Let's say GFR did reunite. If they introduced each musician by name, Brewer and Schacher would hear boos coming from the audience for their past behavior.

[@Mff48]

@@DanTaylorSr guessin it would be embarrassing to tell everybody they are a bunch of money grabbing a holes!

[@ncnetrick]

Great guy, really enjoyed these, never knew what happend to Grand Funk Railroad......

[@brucemooney9364]

Mark Farner is a class act that is hard to top! Grand Funk was the best band of its time and Mark was the heart and soul of the band. Too bad he was taken advantage of by his former manager and band mate. Great man!

[@OU8121ST]

Hes such a real guy you know down to earth the 70,s kool vibe goin on

[@georgethune132]

Mark is such a nice guy!

[@pamcrider8074]

I'm 64 and still obsessed with GFR! This is dedicated to my brother Capt. Don Bohorques,USMC, who died serving his country! His fave band was GFR! Semper Fi!

[@zotes55]

This was a very informative Thank You. To bad Don and Mel aren't in the same class as Mark.

[@williamcarnell2251]

+Gary Derezotes Retrieving a man's guitar from the Hall of Fame deserves a nut busting. I want what he's got, to be so sanguine about his former band mates.

[@Mff48]

@@williamcarnell2251 il supply the housebricks!!!! tealeaf donnie!!!

[@jerbear57]

Mark Farner is directly responsible for me playing guitar. No bull

[@strattuner]

GENIUS AND SAVED,WE WILL ROCK IN HEAVEN,BELIEVE IT,GOD WILL GIVE US THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS,AND I WANT TO SEE HIM,JAM,FORGIVE MY CAPS I'M BLIND

[@zudocsss]

Wow. I loved these 9 vids. learned so much about Mark Farner. Cool Dude, and class act. Don Brewer Should be ashamed of himself for stealing the Grand Funk name. Especially since Mark wrote most if not all the songs

[@deborraholiveri6202]

And stole Mark's guitar !!!

[@RandyFricke]

It so sad that as much of a GFR freak as I was to hear how Don and Mel screwed Mark over so bad and how humble and forgiving Mark remains about it all.

[@rayrocker5150]

Yup, Especially that cockroach Don Brewer. He learned a lot from that punk bitch Terry Knight. I agree though that whenever GFR comes to town posing as GFR, I don't waste my time or my money. Mark was the Heart and SOUL of that band. Too bad..........

[@timidater4803]

Ray Ramirez I agree, Ill go watch Mark but not that poor excuse for GFR band!!!!!!!

[@kevinseraphimday6373]

That's because Mark came to Christ and they didn't. Bet nobody here knew that. Mark made the right choice. I wasn't a GFR fan, but my brother was.

[@bigbow62]

Mel & Don... 1000% jealous of Mark & his talent, writing and of him being the front man ! I'm sure those guys had their cronies telling them how they were getting screwed from Mark some how and should do something about it.... ......and here's Mark Farner who has gotta be the nicest guy in Rock-n-Roll and their so called band brother and turn around & screw him the worst way you can by taking his dream, his music, his group away from him 💔 ( A real Heartbreaker ) ( those two Don & Mel gotta be some of the biggest scumbags in Rock-n-Roll & that's saying something ! ) After all of that Mark moved on and is in a good place 😆🎸 ( I could listen to him talk about his guitars and equipment forever, you can tell his music & sound is in his soul ) Mark Farner is.... Rock-n-Roll 😎🎸 ( & finding out Heartbreaker was the first song he wrote.... WOW ) For me Mark will always be GFR.... the other two played the music & took the ride but it was because of Mark's talent & pure love of the music ! Each great musians in their own right.... but for what they did to mark , the group and history is all they will be remembered for... so very sad 😔 Mark is the real deal & one of the greatest frontman,lead guitar players / singer , songwriters in Rock-n-Roll History ( FACTS )

[@Mff48]

@@bigbow62 that was so well put! I think Mark was the real deal,still is.He had the looks he was beautiful inside and out an altogether decent talented guy.They were jealous.All that bitterness has eaten brewer up.All the lies he told in front of the camera for the 90s reunion"being back together is giving me goosebumps" BS!He must have planned what he was going to do. God bless mark and leisa,thats all i say.Mark is and always will be the beating heart of Grand Funk Railroad!! x

[@scottstedeford7575]

A true guitar legend. You see it the way he plays. The guitar looks like part of his body. His hands play with same kind of finesse you see in all the masters of guitar. And that slashing tone from the Messenger. No one had, or has yet ever reproduced, that unique tone.

[@jondoe6273]

Totally awesome interview. Loved every minute.

[@funkychick60]

Anyone who hasnt seen this guy with his band N'R G doesnt know what they are missing! Saw him in Vegas this past weekend, these guys are AWESOME!! Mark sounds as good as he did 40 years ago. Got his autograph after the show too. Don and Mel who???????????

[@66LifesMistress77]

I can't believe it! They did the same thing to Mark Farner that Cory and Danny did to Chuck Negron! What is up with the hostile trios? Cutting off their own nose to spite their face! D-U-M-B! Mark must be the genius behind them because I never hear of them anymore! And Mark is still very prolific with the music! He looks good, and sounds as good as he ever did, and he's still coming up with stuff! He holds nothing against them from the past. How cool is he!!

[@alleneaton3982]

Mark Garner made Grand Funk who they who they were. Keep on playing Mark

[@MichaelOBrien-z8i]

MARK FARNER!!! M.O'B

[@zerogreenred]

It was a wonderful time for music; to be a guitar player.

[@aschule5684]

WOW...... let's not just trick him into signing away his rights to everything he's created and kick him out of the band maybe....... "just for fun" .......we can go steal his guitar too! The thing that impresses me is, despite everything that's been done to Mark by people he loved, trusted and created something special with he'd put it all behind him tomorrow and play with them again for the sake of the fans if they were willing. I'm not sure if I could be so forgiving?! Mark Farner is not only a great singer, song writer, musician and performer but a "a great human being" much love, much respect ☮️

[@dianenicholson4842]

There is no Grand Funk Railroad without Mark Farner.

[@masuro49]

I was jus 13 yrs. Old when I heard: I come tumblin for the 1st. Time. I was totally amazed with the drums. Brewer was my drummer Idol man, I wanted to play like him. Not any more my drummer idol, actually it is disappointed listen the kind of person hi is.

[@vancesathre5387]

What a life, wow. Proof that GOD loves rock n' roll, gifted souls to Mark, Don, & Mel. They will be headliners in heaven as they were on earth. The music that touched so many souls with lyrics and the sound that sets them in a select group of bands that had things that we all could relate to. I can't count the times I can credit GFR with a good memory of mine. A live concert, a kegger or block party, some alone time with a girlfriend, the music resonated and provided a good vibe that made a life experience into a good life memory. I hope GOD can get them to get together for a performance at the R&R Hall of Fame. If we don't get our shit together rather quickly regarding Global Warming, it will be a life-changing failure to act that could end us all. At an ever-increasing rate of the greenhouse scenario we are approaching the point of no return, Open Your Eyes Because Your Sleeping, You best Wake Up Before Tomorrow Comes Creepin' In (GFR - We're An American Band). Thanks for being there for so many of us all these years, so important on so many levels, a true GOD-send that brought goodwill through good music. Thank you for sharing your gifts from GOD and know that it is true if you are good you will live forever. Imagine the music with an Angel on the soundboard and the acoustics at the ultimate venue, then times that by ten, then ten again. Now we're getting closer to the home of the future, GOD is so cool it will blow your mind. No earthly word for that level of cool, really so much more than imaginable. Keep the Faith...

[@johnmanning6572]

As a teenage guitar player, I looked up to Mark Farner, in particular, and GFR in general. Glad to see he turned out to be a real gentleman and a decent human being. The rest of the band? Not so much.

[@paullevine1813]

Have a friend that owned a Micro Frets like the one mark used but he ended up selling it & now regrets that decision. We live in the Frederick MD area & Miro Frets were made here back in the 70s. Lucky for me i did a chance to play it before he sold it. What a shame the story of how Don & Mel screwed Mark over & look where it got them, despised by most all musicians & fans while Mark continues to make great music. He is a class act..

[@hoz49]

Neat interview. Mark seems like a regular Midwest guy. I know many like him. But they don't play guitar!

[@MyDadsRubberBroke]

Very humbling interview. Thanks Greg.

[@shaunkelly9860]

Don Brewer sounds like a real piece of work.

[@blind09]

Thank you for posting. Sorry I don't comment on the other clips, but I had to watch the whole interview non-stop. I love your interview series. Thank you again

[@yaknski]

Wow Don Brewer..... what a disappointment: Hero to zero.

[@Mff48]

yeah like in a nanosecond!

[@ej1mshan]

Great interviews.

[@SusanJohnston]

Yay for Mark he is awesome

[@donaldadams6363]

Is Don Brewer related to Terry Knight, he sure acts like him. Karma is a Biiiiiatch !!!! Thanks SIR MARK, I still listen to and play GFR on Bass because of you.

[@fixxtorque4157]

Brewer and mel are nothing without mark and they know it

[@dday9257]

Fixx Torque All they are is a glorified bar band living off the talent and songwriting skills of Mark Farmer.

[@Mff48]

@@dday9257 you know the sad thing is theyre so shallow they probably dont give a shit! ive watched their pathetic little ensemble its too embarrassing for words in comparison to the shows mark puts on and the love people show him! god bless mark.

[@richarddominguez8268]

Hi Mark, i never got into rock in roll until your band came into the main stream. i went to every concert you had in California. I have every album your group ever made. all vinyl album to be exact.. My favorite song was sin a good man brother and of course my all time favorite is i can feel him in the morning wow a great song you wrote.. I am heart broken that you got shafted in your ownership by evil back stabbing members of your band who you created a life time of income for..I wish you could make a go and create a new bang and call it steam rolling back bang i know your talents will prevail even greater as you are a great writer and guitar player!!!! Good luck as you make a come back Thanks or the memories Mark. Richard

[@glenkepic3208]

Aside from Mark nearly losing (!?!) his Messenger, this was great. GFR fan since '71 and the photos for Live Album made me think the guitar was broken. Didn't know about feed back then :) I actually saw a Messenger at a Cali shop (Starving Musician) in the late '90s. I was so awestruck i didn't plug it in, just played a chord progression and put it back. Sort of a long time ago but i believe they were only asking $600 for it, which of course i didn't have. Pretty clean example. About 10 years ago i read a nice review for a 'messenger' offered by Eastwood. Pete Prown gave it a great review. It was even green :). I don't know if they're still available.

[@Lmcdan1313]

fantastic interview,thanks for posting!

[@austinteutsch]

I like Don Brewer. Cut my teeth on his playing in the early 70's. BUT. Unlike Brewer, I've realized that drummers and bass players are a dime a dozen, even great ones like him and bass players like Mel. Farner IS the genius behind GFR. They deserve to be in the R&R Hall of Fame. Period. I've played with Chris Cross and Brian Wooten of Trace Adkins in band called Rattlesnake from south Texas. Brewer needs to know his place. I do.

[@michaelallen1396]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a political hack organization who put some real turds in the Hall and left out some of the GOATs, like Grand Funk Railroad.

[@gregmpalumbo]

Mark was/is the best. Great vocals, stage presence and the author of all of the songs. If one fellow is instant recognizable as the leader of GFR it is Mark. GFR via Mark was with me throughout high school. Mark - just market yourself at Mark Farmer formerly of GFR. That is legal most likely. Although I would love to read your documents. I am a lawyer.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

gregmpalumbo ... You are a lawyer(?), yet you wrote like that! In the words of Ben Matlock, Oh come on!

[@rockerz57]

Mark was my hero. In '87 the wife and I saw him in concert, where I got some real close-up pictures. After the concert we hung around his bus and a guy sticks his head out and says, "you guys want to talk to Mark?'' Uh...sure! We spent 20 minutes on the bus, just the 3 of us, talking about music and family. I had one picture left on the film camera, and did I think to have the wife take a photo of me and Mark? STUPID!!!! O well, I will never forget it.

[@Sincopare]

rockerz57 life is about the stories we can tell from our lives. You don't need a picture :)

[@rickleblanc8900]

Lucky you

[@marjoryrainey5761]

As far as I am concerned he is One Kool dude!

[@Jimmers131005]

@badcomicbook Me too. I have one. The exact same model as Farner. 1974, Cherry Sunburst. They go for crazy amounts of money now.

[@Mff48]

gorgeous man!!

[@baadddrx7]

Closer to Home....one of the top 5 lps of ALL TIME, next to LZ 4, White Lp, UH demons, Captain Beyond, Sabbath Paranoid. And guess who wrote every freekin song - Farner. Grand Funk Railroad is MArk Farner, without Farner there would be no GFR - period !

[@wotizit2937]

Friends are the enemies we don't yet know of. ~ Mtog

[@jamesmonaco9659]

My first amplifier was a Sun! Luck more than a great mind for me. It was what I could afford at the time. Garsh I can relate to this.

[@Mff48]

My favourite Michigander!!

[@briandigena6546]

great interview...you can see the love of music which is inspiring! gfr was a great band its sad how it all broke down...you are better without them...i see you are playing near me aug 24...i hope to make the show especially after watching this interview!

[@susannelson7216]

Ready lets go !!! ❤✌😉

[@randyreal574]

Thank's!!!!!! My Guitar Hero!!

[@svevendwarves70]

LivingLegendsMuisc + great interview ♪♪♪

[@gregoryfrancis3899]

Is it surprising that the money changers' agents - in a band, as in life - get to call the shots over God's agent? Mark, you're blessed, unlike the other three : one down, two to go.

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Don Brewer sure was a dirty player! No kind of friend I would ever want.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Tammie Parrish Miller ... In the day when GFR was THE band, we all loved the trio. Mark, Don, and Mel. Not Don, Mel, and Mark. Knowing the enormous talent each man had/has, gives insight into how ego can screw up a good thing. Don and Mel conspired against Mark in a manner that could feasibly be considered criminal in some jurisdictions. Regardless, GFR was a musical phenomenon that fell victim to refusal to sacrifice. Don decided to take control of everything GFR, not considering that the fans see GFR as the three guys. He thinks that he can pretend that Don, Mel, and some other dudes is GFR. Certainly they are on paper. In spirit, they are a ripoff. Right now, people are loathing Don and Mel without Mark, but, at the same time, we want GFR back together. I guess we can hate and love Don at the same time. Mark became a Christian separate from Don and Mel. Don is still lost. He has time to be found, but not an infinite amount. Maybe instead of hating on Don and Mel, we should pray a little bit for them. God can help them, but He won't force anything.

[@bluejayfan5584]

Mark you cannot understand what happened because you are lucky. Saw you on tour in the eighties. Keep happy screw the unhappy.

[@kevin6385]

My favorite leads ever are "Inside looking out" and.... Paranoid

[@Declare57]

I saw him play that guitar way back (about '71) And I wondered what kind of guitar is that??? Sounded good tho!

[@guitarwild1]

What a great series. Just one question, what the hell happened to Don Brewer? Needs Mark to pay more attention to him?

[@glenburke7053]

I have one and have found 9 so far

[@istimewa1x]

Some people may find this is a bold statement; The world today needs GFR as they sounded on their first three albums. (i.e. with Farner on his Messenger, same voice & lyrics)....The world would be a better place to live! This morning I managed to cheer up an African friend with the music of the 'On time' album who had never heard of GFR before

[@CrashTestChris]

Mark played a Strat on the GOOD SINGING GOOD PLAYING album with GFR and stuck with them thru his first solo venture in the 70's.....Then the wood grain modified Strat with the 1981 GFR reunion......

[@youtellmegod]

Shocking to hear about Don Brewers behavior.... Bastid.

[@OscarGoldmanomesayin]

Far as I'm concerned, GFR died when Mark left. Randy and Ray sum it up pretty accurately.

[@randyreal574]

My Guitar Hero.

[@NOTLIM214]

I can't believe Brewer was really such an ass..To me if there's no Mark Farner, there's no GFR...Mark is a real man. As for Mel I hope he watch his back....Mel should team up with Mark and start a new GRF...the hell with Brewer...

[@johnmoses6167]

Mel was involved in the dirty dealings too....

[@KH6DAN]

As a life long fan of GFR, I see many people on social media complaining that Grand Funk is not in the R&R HOF. I'm here to tell you all that being snubbed is a badge of honor. The R&R HOF is only about putting on a huge cable TV show. It's all just BS. It's not sour grapes. There are many people/acts/bands that should be in the Hall who aren't. It's a good long list. Any organization that is stupid enough to leave out: The Guess Who. Devo. Pat Benatar. Joe Cocker. And induct Joan Fucking Jet. Bon Fucking Jovi. Def Fucking Leopard. Etc. They only put Yes in after Chris Squire died. SMH.

[@dannyclark2552]

I wish I had spent my $90 to see Mark Farner, the REAL heart and soul of Grand Funk, instead of the version of "GFR Starring Don Brewer" that I saw this past Saturday night in CT. I won't do that again! Mark is the consummate, charismatic, handsome, multi-talented front man. I could listen to that voice and never tire of it. I'm just glad I saw GFR at Shea Stadium in 1971 - when Mark was the true shining star. As far as I'm concerned - he always will be. Nice try, Don, but you're not a front man - stick to what you do best - and he definitely IS one of the best drummers alive today.

[@rickleblanc8900]

He might be one of the best drummers, but his mighty reputation is tainted now. Fuck him.

[@badcomicbook]

@Jimmers131005 Yeah, I really liked Caught In The Act with that great Gibson Mark is shown with. I don't know what other LPs he used the guitar on (perhaps All The Girls & Born To Die?), but that is the guitar he's used that I like the most. I don't play, but I really like the look and sound of the L5-S.

[@ricklewis5804]

Peter Egley Jr I believe Gary Duncan of QMS played an L5 back in their day.

[@SuperStrik9]

Surprised Brewer didn't try to sell Mark his own guitar back smh! Fake friend $ grubbing backstabber smh.

[@steveneal7687]

When I was a kid, first into GFR, I was amazed at how much Don Brewer resembled an actor by the name of Robert Walker. Walker usually played psycho parts in TV show. It's interesting to me how Brewer is actually so much like the characters Walker portrayed. He played a psycho in the episode "My Son , My Son" on The Big Valley, and he played a part in Star Trek where he would kill people by giving them some type of evil look. He never made it big, but I do remember these two performances. Don Brewer, as a drummer myself, you lost all respect I might have had for you. I always thought you were a weird guy after I heard you making little screams during Mark Farner's guitar solo during "In Need" studio recording. Then, I saw you live, and I was convinced that you were a strange guy. I'm not the least bit surprised at how low you stooped to hurt Mark Farner. My goodness. What a pathetic human being you are.

[@JAHISRAEL]

*𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅*

[@RonGallagher]

Rest in Peace Dave West.