Mark Farner * He Will NEVER Play With Grand Funk Again* Find Out Why!!

[@toddflowers8052]

Mark Farner is the reason I play guitar...Grand Funk Live is one of my favorite albums of all time......there is no Grand Funk Railroad without Mark IMHO.....Great doc my friend !!

[@rockerz57]

Mine Too... Same story!

[@toddflowers8052]

@@rockerz57 Cool ! !

[@josearriola3087]

I agree

[@axatax57]

You are correct Live is there best album.

[@stingylizard]

I learned air bass,guitar,drums from Live! Then I got a guitar! Mark Farner,the ORIGINAL blonde rock god🇺🇲👍

[@ChrisBansak]

Without "Mark Farner" it is Not "Grand Funk Railroad" PERIOD!!!!! It's Just a "Grand Funk" Cover Band....

[@fastted9390]

Those 2 are just FUNK.

[@ralphgallipeau93]

Amen!!

[@framptonhendrix530]

Correct ✌️🤟💜🙏

[@rubengariby6539]

Agree

[@sswulffable]

PERIOD !

[@brianmurphy5008]

there is no Grand Funk Railroad without Mark Farner, .

[@mikekeeler6362]

I agree with you on that it'll never happen sad Mark Farner deserves a lot better than what they've been giving him

[@sswulffable]

Same as Ted Nugent - Banned from the WORTHLESS Rock and Roll "Hall of Fame" Both are INFAMOUS !!!!

[@felymeador6455]

That is so True, without Mark Farner, there's no Real Grandfunk Railroad.

[@felymeador6455]

And that's a Fact.....

[@Kirk_Mcgurk]

100% agree, Mark was and is GFRR!

[@PhilAlumb]

Without Mark Farner...I Don't care about the group.💯

[@michaelhudecek2778]

I feel the same way.

[@fuinrock8346]

They released 4 great albums in the span of 16 months. Incredible.

[@rjkubr]

That live album was pure energy.

[@boe4448]

Thanks RD, I totally agree . No Mark, No grandfunk RR. The very first rock N roll albums I ever heard. Nice video, Boe

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you Boe. Appreciate it!

[@stevegardenhire5698]

No FUNK without Farner

[@craigrheberling]

mark was the spark of the songs that made them such a hit at the first rock festivals they played. cover tunes like "the locomotion" were not needed - then, or later either, imo!

[@Stephen_M.]

I loved Grand Funk growing up. We rocked their music at my house throughout the 70's

[@shreddinghate]

Thank you RD for this update. The energy that is GFR includes Mark, Mel and Don. You would think that wisdom would come with age. Mel and Don, Mark was a driving force. The three of you created the energy and magic of GRAND FUNK. Is it enough to just be alive or are you ready to thrive. Time brought you all together back then, put past differences behind you and let time bring you together again in 2024. 💫

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@johneasler9967]

Farner certainly needs to sue them and prevent them from playing music that HE wrote. Time to play hardball

[@fastted9390]

EXACTLY.

[@corybarnes2341]

There really isn't any way to do that. He would be better off putting his own thing together and touring it as the "authentic voice and principal songwriter of Grand Funk".

[@ChuckSchickx]

No Mark Farner? No GFR. Period. I was lucky enough to see the real GFR twice. GFR was actually the first concert i ever saw.

[@bobturnley2787]

Grand Funk had a great run in the early 70's on their first 5 albums ending with E Pluribus Funk, one of the greatest albums of the 70's. Then the band went to Nashville to record their Phoenix album. The sound was totally different and according to Farner, that was not his choice. After a few more albums they recorded their last album for Capitol, the excellent Born to Die. The band was ready to break up but Frank Zappa brought them together for the Good Singing' Good Playin' album which is a very good album. They broke up before the album is even released. After a few years, Mark and Don reunite for a couple of pretty good albums on Elektra. End of story until the Live Bosnia album from the 90's reunion tour. Even if Mark, Don and Mel reunited now, the excitement wouldn't be the same. Too much time has past. They had their day.

[@baneverything5580]

Mark was coming to my Minister friend`s house to play guitars and study the bible. My friend Ben, an incredibly talented singer/guitarist, baptized me in a freezing pond on the property in February 1996. I recorded with him some and helped write some songs for his album and radio ministry. I was a huge fan of Grand Funk Railroad but never approached Mark because I wasn`t sure if he had shed himself of the past and wanted nothing to do with it. What`s very odd to me is that Ben`s wife died by being hit by a train too after they moved to this property in NE Texas. She was going to the post office. She died wearing a red dress and all of us saw her on the property from time to time. I saw her sitting on the upstairs balcony in a chair the first time I visited. I never saw her afterwards and asked someone about the woman. They said, "Was she wearing a red dress, long dark hair and pretty? Oh, that`s Ben`s wife who died. She still hangs out here. Everybody sees her." Very strange.

[@marcrichard7251]

Was this in Michigan? I live in Poet Huron ,Michigan and grew up listening to Grand Funk Railroad…I’m now a Christian

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

It’s Sad! The Fans Want A Reunion! Mark Is The Best! He Belongs Back In The Band!

[@vincepernicano8456]

he is back with Don just saw GFR 8/8/24

[@arbiehill68]

Big fat spliff and I'm Your Captain were almost an everyday pleasure for quite a while. Good times! Thank you Mark. And Doc!

[@jackolson8775]

Don & Mel were an outrageous rhythm section, but without Mark Farner that's all they would have been. Mark got screwed by those guys in a bad bad way.

[@carlomiller1984]

Grand Funk beat the attendance record at Shea Stadium in NYC. They beat the attendance record set by the Beatles.

[@fastted9390]

Because they were an American Band ! ! !

[@carlomiller1984]

@@fastted9390 "We're comin' to your town, we'll help you party down."

[@carlomiller1984]

@@jamokeshake9961 no, I meant exactly what I said. Grand Funk Railroad beat the attendance record for a concert at Shea Stadium which was earlier set by the Beatles. Use your real name instead of hiding behind a fake troll ID. you're probably a limey coward whose buthurt by what I said.

[@carlomiller1984]

@@jamokeshake9961 I said exactly what I meant, which was the fact that Grand Funk BEAT the "attendance record" previously set by the Beatles at Shea Stadium. What's the matter Jack? You're a troll hiding behind a fake ID and you're British and think the Beatles were the greatest band of all time? That's the only thing that you're proud of. Let's face the facts, Rock & Roll originated in the USA, and not in the UK. Even your precious Beatles admitted that they learned and were influenced by the great US Rock & Rollers. Oh well, you still have your lovely royal family to be proud of ??

[@KevinDick-h6f]

Nice presentation River Docs. Yes the music entertainment business has been on shaky ground since it became mainstream across our world . From the beginnings of Dixieland / Jazz on to today . You tread very carefully and Grand Funk Railroad one of its trapped casualties . Music was suppose to be a healer of aliments and has provided a sound track for many of us. But the deep wounds and scares between artist and the business proves somethings you and I can not fix as fans .

[@tomsullivan2588]

It is all on Don Brewer why HE won't get back with Mark Farner for at least one reunion tour.

[@clevebaker8399]

Mark is grand funk!!

[@RiverDocs]

Without Mark there never would have been a Grand Funk.

[@rollinglight1]

Spent many a day and night rocking with Grand Funk Railroad. Many fond memories.

[@ferdberfle5069]

What a shame! Grand Funk was one of my favorite bands of the early 70s, I learned some of their songs when I got my first electric guitar. They would almost certainly make a killing with a reunion show, too bad they can't get their stuff together!

[@RiverDocs]

Yea this bummed me out. I was always hoping but I guess it's not to be!

[@scotttaylor4195]

Back in the day they were wuit the bamd. Had all there albums and the garage high band I was in played several of the songs. Mark was truly underrated. Loved them. Thanks Doc

[@RiverDocs]

You'tr welcome!

[@kc0lif]

i like mark i wish mark well. lately few bands not using popular lineups.

[@JeffSmith-di5rk]

Was in an eighth grade band that was once criticized by our main rivals for playing too many Grand Funk songs. The red album was the first record I ever bought. I wondered how Farner could play two guitar parts at once. Didn't know about overdubbing yet.

[@sadielampduo3762]

Yea Dock , always love GFR . In 72 , my 3 piece band performed Heart Breaker in the auditorium at my high school during a football rally in Lansing Mi. Mark had his pickups scotch taped into his guitar that screamed too . Later I worked as security in Flint Mi. when they closed Grend Trunk Railroad . TNUC kicked some serious jam

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

It isn't Grand Funk without Mark Farner! I was not aware of the fact that they are still performing using the name, and not with Mark. That totally SUCKS!!! I grew up with Grand Funk, and I will never go see them! I don't care what problems they've had it's never that bad. As a musician myself I know how a lot of us have really fucked up EGOS!! What a waste! PEACE ✌️

[@vayabroder729]

This is the mystery of our lives; can’t understand what has happened. Mark seems to be such a beautiful human being that seems to have been handed the short end of the stick.

[@radiomindchatter7994]

One reason why is because Don and Mel can't relate to Mark being a born again Christian. They have said this. The other is because Don wanted more money so he tricked Mark into signing his rights away from their "corporation ". Mel went along with this. Looks like they learned something from Terry Knight huh? These guys in Grand Funk..they are original members in their own tribute band. No Farner. No Funk

[@jockaud]

That's what I have always thought - Don couldn't take Mark's born-again Christianity. He didn't want any interruptions in the original GFR yet in 1976 Don, Mel and Craig went their ways in the band Flint. To me the most disappointment is to the fans having lost the potential of Mark writing dozens of great songs since 1976 if they had stayed together.

[@DCToonTime]

I don’t know if that is completely true. Listen to the song “I Can Feel Him In The Morning” from the album “Survivor “, written and sung by Don Brewer. It clearly is about God and his relationship with Him. Grand Funk never shied away from spirituality. Only the three of them know the true story and all we get are bits and pieces of what went down. I tend to believe Mark. But I can say with absolute conviction that it’s not Grand Funk without Mark. I have seen the band with and without him and the “tribute band” pales in comparison. Want further proof that Mark was the man? Listen to Farner’s first solo album and listen to Don and Mel’s first post GFR release, “Flint”. Mark’s solo album blows Flint away!

[@jockaud]

@@DCToonTime Yes, we don't have direct sayings from Don & Mel that they don't like Christianity so they're splitting with Mark. There was some conflict happening in 1976 that broke them apart and Don, Mel & Craig split and do Flint album. It seems to have started with Don. Blaming it on disco seems weak. Other bands stayed together (Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and many others).

[@DCToonTime]

@@jockaud Yep, many rock groups and rock artists dipped their toes into disco ... The Stones, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Kiss, etc. And GFR always played R&B/Soul inspired Rock. I don't think any of them felt a strong need to do disco, although I don't know that as a fact. Yes, something fractured in 1976. What a shame. A real shame that they are almost completely forgotten for the dynamic and incredibly popular band they were in the 70's. If you are interested, I am doing a series on the KZbin channel, Grant's Rock Warehaus, about Grand Funk. Tonight we are discussing the album, "Born To Die".

[@jockaud]

@@DCToonTime Yes, I have been following your GF album critiques. Thank you!

[@scotthunt2479]

No Mark Farner means no Grand Funk Railroad.

[@CherylPerry-st7xo]

I didn’t watch the other bandmates on stage, my eyes were only for MARK! He commanded the stage with that hard body of his, like a stallion; strutting in the arena!❤

[@cover557]

Mark Farner is and will always be GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!!!! NO MARK FARNER NO G.F.R.

[@TheSpydersBand]

No Farner, No Funk

[@nickwelch8057]

Mark Farner IS Grand Funk. Don and Mel play in a second rate cover band that requires two guitarist to make a half-assed attempt to cover fill the shoes of Mark Farner.

[@RandyFricke]

If it weren't for Mark Farner, Mel and Don would own competing used car dealerships in Flint, MI.

[@knownote]

Mark is the voice behind all but ONE of the hits. The reason they most likely don’t want Mark with them is Mark isn’t a fan of the government and says so. So like everything else nowadays they don’t want him because they don’t have the same beliefs.

[@zainmd8964]

Mark Farner is the sound,the soul and the spirit of Grand Funk. Without Mark Farner, there's no Grand Funk.

[@perrycourtis919]

Yes 100 per cent Mark deserves to be back 😊

[@dennisellis968]

If only Sweet-sweet-Connie could talk with the guys ,Maybe ? Good one Doc, Thanks for sharing. and more cowbell?

[@RiverDocs]

Thanks Dennis. Appreciate it. Connie could straighten em out ;-)

[@Esotereclectic]

@@RiverDocsShe passed away in August of 2021.

[@impalaman9707]

The sobering fact is that generation of rockers born between 1940 and 1960, we're losing almost by the day! Mark, Don and Mel are all still alive, well, and able to perform. They all need to look themselves in the mirror and realise they can still go. We need living legends like them to continue to carry the torch for rock's second generation, as long as there is breath left in their bodies and they need to put their differences aside and do it for the fans!

[@RiverDocs]

Totally agree!

[@Rod-w1j]

I was raised on Grand Funk. Got to see them a couple times before the final split. Seen Mark solo, fuckin awsome!Met him after the show with his wife. Great people! Should be in hall of fame years ago.

[@stephenlandry9343]

I absolutely agree 100%

[@carrollcaldwell4570]

First time that i saw Grand Funk was at the 2nd annul Atlanta Pop on the 4th of July in 1970. They played for a 250 thousand people for free!

[@dougharris8328]

There one of the few bands from that error that still has all original members

[@atlantaguitar9689]

I don't blame Bruce or his replacement for seeking out a gig with what's left of Grand Funk. That said, I haven't and likely never will attend what is billed as a Grand Funk show. Without Mark it AIN'T Grand Funk at least to me. Again, no ill will towards Bruce who is a fine guitarist but even he knows he wasn't there to "replace" Mark anymore than he was to replace Ace in KISS. So weird that these bands can't work it out. Look at Styx and Dennis DeYoung. But you likely won't see them on stage together again.

[@RiverDocs]

Well said. Thanks for your comment.

[@stanleymcvay9283]

Here's my take. As we get older, our values and perceptions change. I've seen many concerts when I was younger, but today is a different view. It's just money and time to me. Add into the factor that the nostalgia trip is ruined when there is nothing to buy into cause you see the whole thing as monet and nothing else. Considering this reality, they should of just kept it a 3 way split. It's not like you're talking about restaurant tips here. Yes, it's unfair. But in the big picture, you kill off the driving force. It's like, what are you buying into? Sorry, but as I got older, I don't have time for the music industry. For those that do- give em something to hold on to.

[@MrDavemiley]

Grand Funk is now just a tribute act with out Mark Farner

[@sonnytavares2006]

Mark got the shaft period! First from Terry and again by his own bros. Can't trust nobody except Jesus! Sad world of jokers.

[@stevejewett3650]

Yes, Mark deserved a bigger cut for writing the songs just as Mick Jagger and Keith Richards get a bigger cut for writing the songs for the Stones. Basically Mel and Don rode away on stolen songs. Mark was Grand Funk, he had the songs, the looks and the charisma. After he was out I didn't give the band a second glance.

[@georgefustos7243]

GFR was a hard driving, heavy rock band. I truly believe they were slightly ahead of the times back when they first came onto the rock scene. I started listening to them when I was young because I liked rock bands that had a deep bass sound. I hate when the bass is drowned out and barely heard because of the guitars, drums, keys, etc. I think their Live album was a huge boost for their music career as a three piece band. It opened many eyes and ears and who knows how big they would have been had they gotten a few breaks here and there and most importantly started playing their music about 10 years later.

[@cookiseat894]

Hello 👋. Great sharing ❤

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you.

[@yourchannelwithdave]

Mark is Grand Funk, he wrote I believe around 90% of the band's music in addition to singing most of the songs. I like his new releases also.

[@PhyllisFicarrotta-yg1om]

They have been on cruise ships in the last few years. One great band.

[@fredbresnahan4376]

I read where don had mark sign this paper [mark wasn't savvy about its nature] just thought it was some simple legal document and didn't think any more about it. come to find out he had just signed over the band's name, royalties and control to don. when asked what he did about it he said there was nothing he could do with it and being a good Christhian did the best to get on with his life after starting, writing and fronting one of the greatest AMERICAN BANDS in history. thanks, a pant load donny boy.

[@JamesKenneally-le1zd]

Detroit is the breeding ground for the greatest rock and roll ever produced. Legendary musicians came from Detroit. Must be in the water!

[@MichaelOBrien-z8i]

Love Grand Funk Railroad, I've Seen Them Five Times! The Band Is Not The Same WITHOUT MARK FARNER!For All Us FANS They ALL Should Reunite!!! 😞✅

[@mikecostello491]

Mark Farner was the Randy rhoads of classic rock nobody good saying play the guitar and the harmonica like him

[@sswulffable]

Nooope - Will NEVER see Grand Fink without Mark ... He IS Grand Funk He IS the Chosen One

[@tklrrbccar3906]

Hey River Docs. You stated Don and Mel obtained the Grand Funk name legally. TRUE! But NOT ethically! Mark signed away his rights to the name under the guise that it was for a corporation that gave the three of them control. See Marks videos telling the story. Regardless, Grand Funk is now just an old 70's band that are has beens. No new music for decades. Mark has been writing and recording new music for years. Mark has been and always will be the heart and soul of Grank Funk. Don can be replaced as a drummer. Mel can be replaced as a bass player. Mark cannot be replaced as a prolific writer, guitar player, and singer. Mark said he forgave Don and Mel. THE FANS NEVER WILL! God bless Grank Funk Railroad!!

[@RiverDocs]

Business is not a fun game to play. The old saying of, "never mix business with friendship" holds true here. Always felt bad for Mark over this. Him and John Fogerty both got the shaft from their respective bands. Thanks for your comment.

[@anthonyferguson4102]

Farner was the driving force period behind the sound of grand funk railroad end of story and the most criminal deal is no rock and roll hall of fame induction they are too busy inducing rap music at the rap hall of fame lol 😂 ---- Anthony

[@MrLjgsr]

Mark farmer is the heart of grand funk.

[@kwmusic4560]

Without Farner, it's just Flint.

[@Aberdumbie]

So sad…. I always wondered if it were true that GFR had to keep a roadie with oven mits and a fresh supply of vacuum tubes to replace blown and overdriven tubes while playing live:

[@doctorkayak]

They say "never meet your idols". Although he is certainly not my idol, Mr. Farner was less than kind or receptive upon meeting him, AND my kid was friends with his kid. I can't imagine why he is a solo "artist" now...

[@fastted9390]

Mark and I are EXACTLY the same age. Saw "Funk" live at the old Chicago Amphitheatre ( '71 ? ) Mark was and IS the whole damn show. Period - class dismissed.

[@RiverDocs]

Can't say I disagree with ya on that. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertWilkins-j7m]

Don and Mel should reconsider bringing Mark back for a tour for us real Grand Funk fans!

[@RiverDocs]

I agree, but I seriously doubt it even happens.

[@RobertWilkins-j7m]

@@RiverDocs I don't think so either, but it's not Grand Funk without Mark. I remember those concerts at Cobo and they were the best show ever!

[@webman1956]

@@RiverDocs Brewer has always hated being second banana to Mark and his fooling Mark into signing the group into a corporation was just plain old chicken sh*t and a power grab and I hope he enjoys all that money from riding on Farners legacy.

[@RobertSchildt-vt8yw]

Mark Chatfield is a former Godz guitarist,this is going to be interesting!

[@brianmccarthy8595]

Don Brewer produced the debut Godz album.

[@GarySixSixty]

well done you 👍🏼

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you 👍

[@robertward3635]

there is no GRAND FUNK RAILROAD without MARK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rjkubr]

Don Brewer and Mel Schacher are like Don Henley and Glen Frey. Mean people!

[@KevinDick-h6f]

Yes the business of music entertainment is vicious . It is dog eat dog .

[@craighildebrand9259]

Mark just needs to stop calling them. He's the only reason they have what they do, and they just shit on him at every turn. They don't deserve to even be on the same stage as Mark.

[@jamesyhalostar]

Doc, what brands of guitar did Mark play?

[@RiverDocs]

Early years he played that green Musicraft Messenger. He had a white SG I think he gave it to Steve Marriott. I saw him later on playing one of them Parker guitars.

[@MBRMrblueroads]

@@RiverDocs 👍👍

[@robnamowicz8073]

Mark has been playing Parkers quite a while now. The green Messenger was a real piece of work, bought from a really strange music store in Flint, before success. The tape was over the F holes, the guitar is hollow and used to feed back like mad! He also used Microfrets guitars, Gibson gave him an L5S, a nice red sunburst, but those things weigh a ton. Dick Wagner got one, Bob Seger too. They were a big dollar item back then,, Yes, an SG and the Valenos, too. Dave West built the amps in the beginning, at the shop in Downtown Flint after the early Davison road shop. Melvin would show up there and test, buy amps. We used to cart equipment to the Union Hall for them to use at practice. The boys played so loud Tamborino, the head of the Musician's Union was going nuts. We would step out back on breaks for libations, from Terry bossing the rehearsal, 'Do it again,,,' At early shows, Terry would make roadies change tubes after every show, KT-88s were like bubble gum then. Ah, 'those were the days.' Hahahaha! Whatever happens, they have their reasons,,,,,lots of talent for sure. Always remember the first album review in Rolling Stone. The author wrote at the end, 'Drumming guaranteed to drive you up a wall." I told Donnie, 'isn't that what we're supposed to do?' Hahaha! Thanks for your vids!

[@jellycream1964]

​@@robnamowicz8073and u are what to the band?

[@brianmccarthy8595]

People always forget Farner is the one who left after the 1998 tour. Don and Mel did not kick him out. Farner left. He wanted to go back to his solo career. Don and Mel kicked him out of the GFR corporation after the fact. They wanted to go on. So Mark is not totally blameless in this situation. He wants back in now but there are too many egos in the way to let that happen. Too bad because they were such a great band.

[@jellycream1964]

And then to gleefully trick him into signing something is evil

[@robertbishop5357]

Don and Mel conned Mark out of the band and GFR. These guys would be nowhere if it hadn't been for Mark and his ability to write music.

[@Knards]

Don and Mel screwed Mark over really badly. I doubt he would ever play with them again anyway. I grew up 20 miles from Flint and seen them even before they were Grand Funk. I knew Terry Knights (Knapp) father pretty well. Great guy

[@KirkSH52]

Don Brewer is a legend in his own mind. All the knowledgeable fans don’t follow his tribute band and go see Mark Farner live.

[@leelitif7187]

not just don.t count mark farner on a grand funk reunion don.t even count on them being in the rock and roll hall of fame very soon

[@timbrown49]

Mel and Don will never play with Grand Funk Railroad again. Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad. Without Mark they are Grand Fake Railroad.

[@Willd-ki8ix]

The drummer's ego. He can't stand that Grand Funk is Mark Farner....😅

[@scottmars3191]

Mark is grand funk railroad.without him their just a bar band

[@RiverDocs]

Agree 100%

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Yes sir I agree!

[@hectorgonzalez9170]

Mark Farner was Grand Funk Railroad, then his backup band got him drunk and made him sign over his rights to them.!?!? I hope he will never get together with those snakes that stabbed him in the back. 😢😮😢😮😢😮

[@lorenrose4710]

It worked for ac-dc even though bon scott died instead of just being kicked out

[@TUSK1157]

I'd pay good money to Mark Farner again but not a plug nickle for Grand Funk. I've seen videos of both in recent shows. Farner and his entourage are putting out a better production. I'll refrain from what I would really like to say about the other two.

[@RiverDocs]

I hear ya Tusk...Same here.

[@DavidVoss-xm3uy]

Grand Funk is dead! Without Farner the group is dead!💯👍👍👍💣💥

[@josearriola3087]

I grew up listening to Grand Funk Railroad my whole life I love the music one of the most underrated heavy metal hard rock bands of the 70s but there's a message I want to send out to their drummer get your head out of your butt put mark back in front and I bet you you must be selling out making more money than what you did when you had Bruce playing for you but I bet you anything you put Mark back in the band you'll be selling out like you wouldn't believe it but I'm sorry to say this your version of Grand Funk Railroad it's sucks without Mark Farner there is no Grand Funk Railroad

[@jellycream1964]

They weren't heavy metal

[@MBRMrblueroads]

They are nothing with out him. They took Marks pay and split it between them and pay new back up players very little. Why else it the guitar player retiring. It is all about greed. No love at all for the music. They suck without him. 10-4

[@edstein5642]

There’s no GF without Farner. No Steppenwolf without Kay, no BTO without Bachman, no Silver Bullet Band without Seger, no Lynyrd Skynyrd without Ronnie, no Black Oak Arkansas without Jim Dandy, no Humble Pie without Marriot, no Who without Daltry, no Alice Cooper without… some vocalists CAN NOT BE REPLACED.

[@RiverDocs]

I'm with you 100%!! Another off the top of my head was John Fogerty of CCR

[@johnnyscoolstuff8427]

No, Mark Farner, no Grand Funk Railroad

[@thomasrendall2237]

Bass n drums are mostly auxillary to a band. Marks vocal and lead guitar along with writing the songs? IS GFR.

[@RiverDocs]

Agree!!

[@jamesgeorge65]

Don Brewer is an evil guy.

[@mtradz]

Don and Mel railroaded Mark. Sad but true. No Farner = No Funk

[@todd3563]

The obvious answer is not "Now"..

[@tobywestfall2970]

Does the quarterback Tom Brady make more then his team members?

[@ctfair]

I’ve had absolutely no interest in GFR since Farner left. Just isn’t the same without him. Don and Mel have essentially screwed themselves because they have never (since Mark left) enjoyed the same level of success or credibility with their own version. I would much rather listen to GFR songs via Mark Farner than what they now call GFR. Too bad Don and Mel can’t bury the hatchet and work with Mark again.