WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ORIGINAL GRAND FUNK RAILROAD? Can They Ever REUNITE?

[@louisbrooks8302]

This would be one of the greatest reunions of this generation. Grand Funk Railroad truly deserves to be in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

They are not in the hall of fame? Wtf?

[@guzziguy1000]

Mark Farners guitar is in but why isn't the rest of him and Don , Mel and Graig Frost ?

[@howardbishop4041]

What a great Man.

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

It's not Grand Funk Railroad, without Mark Farner!

[@MrDavemiley]

I would love to see the original Grand Funk just one more time ! DON !! Let it happen !!!

[@patrickingalls5954]

Mark has been one of my neighbors for over thirty years. He is as kind and down to earth a family man as he is talented. I have never brought up or asked about old stories. I figure after fifty years, like how many times does he want to rehash ancient crap. Suffice it to say Mark is the real deal. No pretense or phony front, just a genuine, beautiful hearted man! ✌️

[@markkenific6587]

He is the man. I fell in love with GFR in ‘69. They were my favorite band all through high school right up now 50 years later. Saw them 3 times, twice at MSG in the early ‘70s and then during the Bosnian Tour. Met Mark a few years ago and got my pic with him. Very nice man and still a great entertainer. I refuse to see the Grand Funk cover band out there now. Mark Farner was,is and always will be Grand Funk.

[@artistsonrecord]

I will say this, Mark is a great guy and very down to earth. He is the voice for sure. Thanks for being here.

[@LSU01]

Mark could not have said it any better! Saw GFR in New Orleans in 73 , great show!But like the Beatles No Mark, No Don , No Mel there is NO GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!

[@gregoryandrews8481]

Well said

[@christopherarnett2851]

You got that right Mark is the man period 😊. He is Grand Funk Railroad.

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Mark is the FUNK in the RR. AND the GRAND in it too! Mark is full of love and forgiveness. One of the least selfish people on this planet. While Don Brewer and Mel Schacher are obviously into themselves more than the fans. Their guilt for what they did to Mark has put them in a position of shame where they can’t look him in the eyes, so they avoid him at all cost. While Mark has ALREADY FORGIVEN THEM.

[@brucejones1867]

As a longtime fan of GFR, I would love to see Don and Mel come to their senses and reunite with Mark. I would pay good money to see that show.

[@ripwashington7948]

After Prince passed away there was only one band left I would pay to see...Mother's Finest. A Grand Funk Railroad reunion would be a dream come true. That's the only other band I would buy tickets for. Hope I live to see that happen

[@mrmusic248]

ripwashington7948: After the screwing that Brewer & Co.gave to Mark, I don't think this will ever happen.

[@ripwashington7948]

@mrmusic248 I can't wrap my head around it. So sad...so frustrating.

[@markhopkins222]

MF is playing at The Buckhead Theater in Atl on Aug 12 at 8 oclock. Saw them last in 78 at Champagne Jam

[@garyleegomez8670]

What is one of the most unfortunate things that happens often in this business, no matter what playing level musicians are on, is when they forget where they came from. Their roots. That is very sad. I've seen this many times. Never, ever forget where you came from nor forget your roots and those faithful ones who helped. They are your true friends. My Grandpa taught me that and it warms me that you, Mark, truly live by that ethic. And thank you for your music I've enjoyed your work very much and still do. Well Done, sir, Well Done!

[@derrickrodgers2260]

Grand Funk aint Grand Funk without Mark he was Grand Funk

[@M_Lev___]

Grand Farner Railroad!

[@jefflewis5546]

Mark Farner is a solid guy ! A real man of character !

[@tomt.3089]

Kudos to Mark! Forever a great Frontman!🎶

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

I so agree with Mark on the subject of love. When you forgive anyone, you're the one who benefits from it.

[@wilburpost7977]

Forgiveness without contrition is worthless; weak tea.

[@tornmask7]

In my heart I still have a 100% plus HOPE that my favorite greatest legendary rock group of all time (GFR) will reunite back together again, God Bless, nuff said!!!

[@sporty05]

Mark I love you so much man, and look to you as the voice of GFR. I pray every day that some day GFR can reunite. The greatest American Rock band ever! Thank you for giving these interviews and keep on keeping on! Whenever I hear a GFR song it is your voice that I hear most. THE SHOW PBS 1969 Hershey, PA is one of my favorites and features that rare early guitar of yours (thrift shop special?) Wish I could have been there! I was born in 69.

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[@RonnieMinh]

My band opened the show on NYE, 1974 in Las Vegas for Grand Funk & Freddie King! What a night! Grand Funk was at their greatest that night!

[@digitalzomby]

Mark Farner is so awesome man! I really enjoy listening to him no matter what he is talking about. I have been his and the original Grand Funk Railroad fan since early 1970 when I first heard the "Red Album". I saw them during the, "We're An American Band" tour in Toronto and saw Mark solo a few times, also in Toronto and met him during one of those times I think in the 80's and got his friggin' autograph while I was tongue tied meeting my favorite ROCKER.

[@user-tq3ti8em4q]

The Red Album was the very first album that I purchased at the age of 15, I'm 69 years old and still love Mark, Don & Mel

[@digitalzomby]

@@user-tq3ti8em4q Right On, how I heard of Grand Funk Railroad the very first time, I was in grade 8 and a big titty girl brought in her brothers record (the red album) and told the teacher you gotta hear this lol... we had a cool teacher and wow I was hooked

[@Jerry-oe1zq]

I'm 72 and a Grand Funk reunion would be a really beautiful thing.Just the original Three.I pray it will happen.

[@1Rockstok]

I agree. Mark Farner is the guy I listened to when I was a GFR fan. The other two are out of their minds for not wanting to regroup.

[@SuperDrumsforever]

Without Mark Farner, there is no Grand Funk.

[@Nitromessiah]

nope.. it's just Great Value Funk

[@samsonwoods5448]

Yes, their the band I cut my teeth on, and as a musician I have seen these pumped up narcissistic egos to many times to remember. I guess the late Terry Knight taught Don & Mel well, thanks for interviewing Brother Mark, he has pleasant spirit, Peace!!!!!!!

[@nicholasdonvito1703]

Mark was always my favorite, now I can see why. What they did to him was terrible!!! When my oldest granddaughter was about nine years old, we got into my Jeep and out of nowhere she asked me, “Papa, what is Rock and Roll?” Well, that’s all in needed and on came Foot Stomping Music by GFR an d it struck home with her!!! This was a great article, very enjoyable and I hope Mark keeps going on forever besides how bad his hand is!!!

[@leighclaude]

Mark is the most awesome frontman! No one can touch him even in 2023!!!! I love you bro❤️😊🙏🇮🇱

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[@TheCream14]

Mark is and always will be Grand Funk! I saw the original band in Las Vegas many years ago and they were awesome. Mark has so much integrity.

[@dbrew2u]

Mark is and will forever be the heart of GFR . Don and Mel are making the biggest mistake of their lives by not reforming GFR for one last Tour to Thank us Fans for decades of support .

[@supasoulproductions]

Don and Mel are touring as Grand Funk with another singer and keyboard player. They don't feel they need Mark, even though they are relying on his music. I love that he keeps his positive energy and does not allow himself to get bitter.

[@GiovanniJcampanaro]

They are just a bunch of wannabe with Donny & sMel

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[@derhandtrommler]

They don't owe fans shit,. They worked their asses off to make great records and perform exhausting live shows for years and years. You paid for them and got more than your money's worth.,This "they owe the fans" bullshIt is childish.

[@trumpanzee]

​@@derhandtrommler The sad thing about their musical career, Terry Knight ended up with the lion's share of the wealth, while the band ended up broke. And Mark Farner ended up with less.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Mark Farner is a brilliant musician and really gives his all. I would love to see the three back together. They had so much feeling and clearly created something great.

[@furyiiiplate]

There is no Funk without Farner, baby. Love you brother.

[@darthslater6077]

YOU NOTICE YOU NEVER HEAR ANYBODY ASK MEL AND DON WHY THEY DID WHAT THEY DID ON INTERVIEWS. I HAVE RUN INTO MARK A FEW TIME I LIVE IN NORTHERN MICH HIS WIFE IS AWESOME AND SUPER NICE...PUT IT THIS WAY NO FARNER NO FUNK..THEY HAVE A TRIBUTE BAND AS FAR AS ME AND MOST OF THE MUSIC WORLD LOOKS AT IT.

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[@jimilee4609]

Mel And Don Are 🐍 Snakes ! A Very Odd Situation! No Farner ? No Grand Funk !

[@jimilee4609]

If Don and Mel don’t want to reunite? Mark needs to do a remake album of all the greatest hits 👍🇺🇸

[@JoeyKO757]

Because they know what they did was wrong

[@patrickingalls5954]

Hey Mr. Slater ! Did you ever get those heirloom tomatoes to Mark? Your comment is exactly what I have been telling people for years. That Mark and family to our community are FAMILY! In all the years of Mark being one of my neighbors, I have never asked him about ancient times in his past. How many times does anyone think he wants to rehash crap. 👌✌️

[@robertyoung9589]

I saw GFR in Springfield Illinois in 1970 and I still remember that this was the loudest concert that I have ever been to. Many cover bands in our area still play their great tunes which we dance to.

[@user-tq3ti8em4q]

I remember my ears ringing after a GFR show at Keil Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri

[@jesalbrtarteaga64]

Mark Is The Man Period.”FARNER FUNK RAILROAD”!!

[@M_Lev___]

Agreed. Grand Farner Railroad!

[@robertpashka4924]

Their cover of Locomotion still blows me away ! The three of them together were as good as any band has ever been .

[@buffering369]

A whole new generation is learning how awesome the original band was👍

[@davidbutcher2976]

MARK FARNER'S MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER!!! It's just to bad mel and don will live with it. Hopefully enough of us will make sure the generations of future MARK FARNER FANS will know the facts about what ASSHOLES mel and don became.

[@bmardon2112]

I'm 30 and I have known them for a while but finally got to buying the albums last year. Love them absolutely now Farner is fantastic. I'm seeing them in Bellingham in November and the way I see it is it's nice to at least see the 2/3 of them for now. Hopefully see Mark one day live too

[@edwardvancleave6256]

I saw Grand Funk on the Bosnia tour in Indy. One of the greatest thrills of my life. I hoped that was the beginning of together forever. Mark is the reason I still try to play guitar.

[@lissa4306]

Love Mark Farner! Saw GFR when newcomers "Cheech & Chong" opened for them in Albuquerque at Tingley Colliseum in the 70s. I was in 8th grade! To be young again to experience the greatest music & concerts just one more time! Heartbreaker!

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[@johnedwards3374]

I seen everyone of Grand Funk Railroad’s shows on the east coast, and have one thing to say to Don Brewer, bury the hatchet and gets back together and bring the other two guys and put on the greatest show that we haven’t seen in over 30 years on! one more tour for the road 😎🎸☮️

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Brewer would bury the hatchet, again, in Mark’s back if the money was right…

[@davidbutcher2976]

I don't foresee it, brewer is a TOTAL ASS-WIPE and that about covers it.

[@Vince_Tasciotti]

I just don't worry about Grand Funk getting back together. Mark supports a solo career, Don & Mel need a band name they can tour under.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Me either, Farner’s American Band is all I need … Don & Mel’s Grand Funkless I don’t need…

[@lionheartroar3104]

Saw Grand Funks reunion in 1998...was kick ass.

[@DCB728]

Don and Mel need Mark more than Mark needs them. By a country mile.

[@robertpashka4924]

It's not who needs who more , it's the magic they made when the 3 of them got together , that's what makes such an amazing band .

[@BearManNorth]

​@@robertpashka4924 I agree with you. It's the magic of talents put together that made GFR what they were. As a 55 year rock band veteran and song writer, I can honestly say, that that without the talent of our total band members, nothing would be accomplished.

[@robertpashka4924]

@@BearManNorth damn straight man . Ego's have taken down a lot of top tier bands over the years . I'd like somebody to explain to me how GFR isn't in the Rock and Roll hall of fame .

[@robertpashka4924]

@@BearManNorth has there ever been a better cover of a song than Grand Funk covering " locomotion " ?

[@BearManNorth]

@@robertpashka4924 spot on. Not only the cover tune, but in the hall of fame. Those 3 together made garage band history!

[@kerrybrock9861]

Mark, your awesome always thought you were the greatest, still are

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

First live concert that I saw was Brownsville Station and Grand Funk in Corpus Christi TX. I was never the same person after that.

[@CatfishCounts]

God bless Mark Farner. By chance walked in to BB Kings club in Manhattan in 07. Happened to be a RocknRoll fantasy camp finale. First thing I noticed was Dickey Bettes' Shady Brady. Couldn't believe my luck. I'm a huge Dickey and ABB fan. But... the thing that blew me away was Mark Farner doing I'm Your Captain and absolutely killing it. Whoa! Was unreal. Goose bumps.

[@kimwestwood8840]

I enjoyed this very much. You are a good host and Mark has such a heart for Jesus and I am glad he has forgiven those who hurt him in the past. A great lesson for all of us . Personally I think the only way for a GFR reunion is if Mel and Don get saved like Mark did many years ago. Anyway thx for sharing this .

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[@GC-um1ul]

My first concert was in 1973 in El Paso Tx . GRAND FUNK IN CONCERT , I have the ticket still signed by Mark , I went to Vegas to watch Mark in concert in 2010 , then I saw him again in El Paso Tx in 2011 or 12 . My favorite Band ever … please get together and surprise the world GRAND FUNK RAILROAD 🇺🇸 2025 TOUR

[@theeardrafter]

What a treat! Thank you Mark for your sharing about sharing!! Nobody knows what folks paths are like. Patience and Tolerance and help You Go Dude!

[@stevegamez2825]

The best interview bless you GrAnd FuNk rAiLrOaD if would be great to see the original 3 members Rockin n rollin again peace ✌️ brothers and sisters 🫶🏼

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[@supasoulproductions]

You hold the key to love and fear right in your trembling hand. It's just one key unlocks them both. It's there at your command... Great interview!

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[@mbt1955]

I'm with you, GFR should "Get Together" right now! Great comment from you SupaSoul.

[@rogersimerly3645]

Great segment enjoyed it mark. You are the man I'm so sorry that you guys can't seem to come beyond your differences. I really hope I've been a fan since I was 7 years old. I miss you guys I too was a professional musician and grandfunk. Was my favorite band of all time god bless take care

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[@davidbrandenburg8029]

Grand Funk is the American Band!.

[@stompdancer62]

Mark is still rocking ! Makes no sense, not to resolve the issues!

[@stevewalker422]

Mark Farner. Everything a Rock Star should be. I don’t know what really went on behind the scenes, but I do know that. 🎸🤟🏼

[@user-yr7zy1uk2q]

Grew up listening to your tunes and the joy you brought to my ears best band ever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janepressgrove5227]

I wish they would get back together. They have been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and it would be a dream come true to see them live. I'm only 36, so I never had a chance to see them in their prime.

[@Mike_Webb78]

Mark is Grand Funk!🤘🏼

[@juanespinosa8064]

I remember as a 12 year old boy, I lip synced to a grandfunk song in a middle school talent show.I even had the arm band on.I used a tennis racket and some cardboard.The kids loved it.The song was We,re an American band.

[@58MrMike]

Fingers crossed. I never got to see them all together

[@DavidMiller-jo5qb]

Mark has been preaching love ever since I had known this band, great guy.

[@romeodasilva8847]

I saw the drummer recently at the twin River casino and he looked good and so does mark hopefully the bas player looks good. That's why they should do one reunion tour for the thrill of it.and not to mention the money in selling out venues and making a video. They would be set for life financially. That would make up the loss they took in the beginning

[@smithjones6315]

Well said... they owe it to both the fans and themselves.

[@mra-cq9ve]

Mark you are the Rock and Roll Soul of Grand Funk Railroad... Don has no heart...Mel should play with you

[@Neon_Bombshell]

I’m seeing them tonight!

[@brothermac9719]

Some of the very last words David Cassidy uttered were: "So Much Waisted Time"!

[@leewayne1609]

Mark is so wise.

[@DavidMiller-jo5qb]

It would be great to see the original Grand Funk Railroad together, the fans need this band now!

[@garyastron5440]

Mark is the best. I say the hell with those other guys. We don't need them. I met Mark in 1992 just me and my wife with him in his tour bus. I've always loved Mark.

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

They should get back together.

[@richardnichols1392]

I wish more than for any other band or ex band that "Grand funk" the band would get together again I want to see them at least once before I pass sincerely 🙏.

[@garyastron5440]

I'm going to pray for Mark. He is a Angel.

[@roberttippett3733]

Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize.

[@sideswiped6874]

wow, Mark Farner without a string box in his hands. keep plying Mark!!!!!

[@augustotorres9746]

GFR together again 🇺🇸💪🙏🙏🙏

[@jodymills3138]

Mark is a great individual awesome musician, great performer. Albany under the bridge they put on a great show. Thanks bro.

[@terryg6465]

they need to reunite ... make a cd and go on with life its so beautiful not to hate!!! love your friends!!!

[@smithjones6315]

...just one tour would be an absolute gift for everyone.

[@billfelice8924]

Great interview Adika! Love you so much Mark, my very first concert, Grand Funk and Wet Willie at the Spectrum in Philly. The most American of bands, one of top 3 Live Albums ever. Tell the fellas, please For the fans! Big time should be in Rock Hall! Peace and love!

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[@salthedrummer1]

Well said Mark!

[@erl-qe9qf]

So glad I saw this incredible band in the late 90’s at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset MA. Mark Farmer is one awesome (and underrated in my opinion) guitarist, one of the best I’ve seen including Clapton, Santana, Fogarty, Harrison, CSNY, Leslie West and others. Mark Farner is so right about the selfishness of not burying the hatchet for all the fans who have supported them and reuniting for a final tour. Our loss lends a tarnish to Mark’s band mates who dishonor us.

[@terriweakley2397]

Love Mark! Great interview

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[@morganchinnamunian2705]

Mark Farner is a true man of God, forgiveness is key

[@remysegura2423]

Yeah, like you speak of love making the 80s I think You prayed in Tucson with some other members at the gardens got to meet you cause I was working there I was I was drunk you are such a nice man you started riding me with you are still appreciate that about God’s word. it took me a while but I finally got home and started studying. It’s like it’s wonderful but you were my idol we had a band in the 90s and we played about your songs I seen you at least five times in Houston. I wish y’all would get back together for one more tour and I will pray. God bless you Mark Farner and your family. my name is Remy might remember might not but I’ll never forget love is all you need! God and Jesus so much I want to say, there’s so many generations that love Grand Funk!

[@josephwood499]

These guys need to get together soon before one of them is gone and everybody will be crying why they didn't do it when there was a chance. I would love to see the day they can reunite and go on tour again. No drama, no bs, just rock n' roll!

[@davidbutler8850]

Lynn Goldsmith... She took many great pictures and was a great artist.... In the times when creativity was needed🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 and she hooked up Todd rundgren.. with them....

[@marvinhancock6433]

Mark is the only one with any heart soul or brains

[@darylhoskins5696]

Mark Farner ,What an Class Act!

[@garynilsson9350]

Great interview! I met mark a few years ago and what a wonderful man & musician. Don needs to get off his ass and that would get the the greatest band ever bad together and start touring again.

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[@amywilkins543]

It’s so frustrating as I get older the less I can hear. I wish the podcasts would turn up the volume on these shows so I can hear what their actually saying! Sorry for the rant 😢

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[@mauricegirardeau5006]

Man, Mark's voice is still fantastic. Mel, Don, drop your pride and get back together!!!!! Heck, freakin be selfish and do it for the money!!!!!

[@allenowens4475]

Why can't GFR get back together? Drop the bad riff and let's start jamming. I grew up on their music. Friday nites cruising up and down Rivers Ave, N. CHASN, S. C. blaring their music. Man what memories... Mark love brother

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[@johneasler9967]

I'm from Spartanburg and get down to Charleston as often as possible. I love Charleston!

[@craigslue]

Would be awesome man!

[@markventura4253]

Mark, I am praying you guys get back together!!! No disagreement whatsoever can take away the beautiful music you guys made!!! I am forever hopeful!!!

[@3dawgs147]

I must say that Yes it would be Great to see them together, You can replace a Drummer & Bass But you can’t Replace the Voice!!! Mark doesn’t need them!!! Because he is GRAND FUNK

[@johns.1717]

He came to town a couple years back. Great show. Mark Farner was and is GFR.

[@babymaker13th]

Will mark ever do a meet and greet session? There is a huge following of G.F.R Fans like me since 1969 and I even went to shea in 72 and I still have all their albums

[@mikeshomin8144]

Mark IS G.F.R!

[@mrDCunningham]

Don... What did he ever do to you that can't be forgiven? I will PRAY to God for you to give us our band back.

[@richardnichols1392]

Yes I'm with yah on that !

[@hippopotamus8966]

Mark, it hadn't been Mark,without Don and Mel.power trio;of the best in the world, for ever

[@barbaraasandoval2551]

In my mind GFR will always be Mark Don & Mel . To this day , 67 and counting I still listen to my albums . As with any relationship LOVE is what gets you through life. I would pay top dollar to see GFR play together again . Until then…….. I can feel him in the morning …………………………………🎶

[@kissarmy75]

Another great episode.

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[@williammitchell1785]

Footstompin music was almost my high schools song at lunch time everybody cranked up their 8 traks

[@guzziguy1000]

Of all the bands I've seen , the 2 that I most wanted to see and missed was Pink Floyd and Grand Funk Railroad ! Bummer man ! 😩

[@mikeking6106]

I saw them in Lewisville TX at Texas Pop, 1969, I was 16. Theres only one G.F.R. ..Its pretty amzing to me that a guy in the band cant even see that..Drummers! lol

[@1phoenix346]

Grand Funk isn’t Grand Funk without Mark.

[@RandyFricke]

I love Mark Farner so much. He was/is my first guitar hero. He just blew me away. It wasn't Jimmy Page. It wasn't Eric Clapton. It wasn't Pete Townsend. It was Mark Fredrick Farner. Mark could have been successful as just a guitar player or just a singer. I have never been "star struck" in the least by any means. And I've encountered a lot of famous people: KISS, Tommy Shaw, and Robin Williams to name a few, but if I ever met Mark I think my knees would buckle.