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.
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.
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...
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!☮️💕👏👍🔔
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 !
@@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 !
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.
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.
@@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.
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!
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.
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
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 !
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!
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???
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.
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
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 👍
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 !!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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
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 !
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.
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!
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?????????
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?
@@_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.
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.
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!
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! 🙂🙂💗💗
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
it felt good to sit here and sing to grand funk again. i loved them back in the day.i was 15 in 1972.i liked listening to his interview and seeing him now. he still got it. mark, if your ever in florida stop at the hard rock in hollywood,i would love to hear you and see you. kathy.
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!
Hello Mark, I met you and hung around with you and the band, I believe it was 66. I was a studio guitarist for Capitol records for a bit. You appear so young. My hair is white now. Very cool to listen to your interview. Keep on rockin Mark.
Thank you very much for this Musicians Friend!!!! Thank you Mark!!! Been a fan since I could listen to the music. Born in 66 and grew up listening to Kshe 95. I've been singing your songs for years to my kids. Some kind of wonderful, and I'm your captain are probably their favorite. One of the first songs my daughter wants to listen to is I'm your captain, she's 8. I'll have to let her watch this, she'll get a kick of it to include learn a couple things. You've helped many people in ways you couldn't imagine. Thank you, I hope you see this. John
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. 👍
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.
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"
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!
Incredible musician made my life a lot more fun !!!!!! An energy that lifts the soul !!!! Fun to watch kids minds blown when they here for first time . Grand funk is timeless ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️made loud to be played loud 😎🤣. I can hear him in the morning 🙏🙏
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!
Hell yes 🤣🤣
Hear ya 68
He is great and Don Brewer is one my drums heroes :)))))
Farner is just about as real as it gets. Great guitar player and a real rocker.
TREMENDOUS Songwriter and Vocalist also.
@@douglasward718 and a Patriot
Mark was MAGA AF before MAGA was MAGA 🇺🇲💪🇺🇲
Mis respetos y admiración por su gran talento
Y su persona...10**********
The vocals of Mark Farner are a gift . He has so much natural talent
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.
Massive sound for 3 guys.
Grand Funk Railroad never would have been without Mark Farner.
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.
Correct
@@djs3484 satana
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...
Back when, I could listen to Grand Funk Railroad for hours, and now wish I could talk with Mark Farner for hours. Rock on!
What an amazing musician entertainer Mark Farmer is..he was Grand Funk 🙏 “Closer To Home” is a Masterpiece.
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!☮️💕👏👍🔔
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Mark Farner is a pretty special musician. 🎸Thanks for the great tunes and fun concerts!🎸
A true artist, no ego just pure love of music and he seems truely devoted to giving fans the best performance every time.
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 !
The man was born to sing, that's for sure. Unbelievable singer with so much soul.
What a set of pipes he has. Mark Farner is one of the strongest Rock voices you'll ever hear.
Wow! What an absolute down-to-Earth guy. No celebrity pretenses here, just a great guy sharing his thoughts and experiences. Excellent.
How can you not like this guy................................
@@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 !
Mark ROCKS!!!!! the boys did him bad but no matter, they can go to hell!!! Mark IS the FUNK!!!
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.
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.
@@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.
Another truly great singing voice from the 70’s! Hasn’t missed a step after all these years. Keep on rockin’ Mark!
WHat a great guy. In great shape and clear thinking. Young people can learn somehting from him!
Yes I thought at the time he was a doper but he wasn't
Lol. He wasn't always that way.
But yeah. He is a good guy. They all are.
@@kevinbrislawn5918
The f*** he wasn't. They all cleaned up
His voice is still incredible. Physical, Mental & Spiritual Strength is a winner!!!
One of the best interviews that I’ve ever watched. Thanks Mark, you’re one of the best! God bless!
I love this guy! So talented and full of energy! And, he still looks fantastic! Thanks for the music! Rock n Roll!!!!!
What a Great American Man, and fantastic Artist
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!
Wow two good things, Mark Farner and 1957 brother
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.
@Barry White oh fer crisse sakes!😑😑😑😐😐
@Barry White no, no it's not..
Go away with that Brightbart shit😂
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.
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
Mark is a natural talent, he can sing, play guitar, harmonica, keyboards... he does it all! ❤️
Mark's kept himself in great shape! Hopefully for us fans he has a lot of years of rockin' left in him!
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 !
Great interview , great band , great musician! Thanks Mark your voice and playing always !! God bless!
One of the coolest greats that ever lived imo , rock on brother!
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!
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???
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.
Always liked Mr. Farner... Met him years ago in the peoples republic of Ann Arbor MI. Great guitar rockin', huntin' fishin' Michigan boy.😎
Mark, I played all of your stuff back in the 70;s. Loved it then, and still do today.
One of the greatest RocknRollers ever! Thank you Grand Funk Railroad!!!
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
He's such a great guy.. glad he's a brother in Jesus.
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 👍
True!!
you're a great man Mark. you helped make my high school years survivable.
Mark Farner, my first guitar hero, God Bless!
This is a beautiful man:) NO GFR WITHOUT HIM!!!
I just Love Grand Funk... Closer to Home my favorite
"Lets have a beer". For a rock legend, that's as down to earth and regular as it gets!
Thank you Mark Farner! 🎶💖🙌
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.
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 !!
I know this is 9 years old now, but DAMN he sounds good!!
seattwa doesn’t he tho!! ❤️
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
Kisses kid....I was with you...somewhere...... sweet child(s) in time.
It was fun. Hugz. I love you.
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.
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.
I don't blame you, he was very sexy when he was younger.
Couldn't agree more! Great stuff. I thought I was one of the very few GFR fans around. Cool.
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.
Mark you are a true talented American love your stuff always have always will thanks for the Years brother
What a great guy.....Mark Farner is the best...
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.
Frank would make a pot of coffee nervous . Very cool Mark Great interview.
Tremendous rock and roll voice. He and Steve Marriott are my classic rock favorites.
Thats so true. You know it instantly when you here the music playing!
Steve Marriott had a incredible voice. So powerful and soulful
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
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???!!
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.
Grand Funk and Bloodrock was my first concert. Love them still. Now I know he was always a patriot. Awesome
Same for me. Saw them in Charlotte. Live was the first album I bought and I still have it.
Great interview!
Great entertainer…..amazing energy………and a very nice guy.
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.
Gracias señor Mark Farner x dejarnos buena música rock en los años 60's y 70's.
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...
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
Mark Farner, His God Rock music has blessed my socks off . Praise God! Lu G.
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 !
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.
Debbie Oliveri he's just amazing to watch his old videos of him gyrating on stage..unabashed friendly man
Mark you made my life with Rock n' Roll ,
Best ever ,,,
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!
Terry Bartak he was an unknown at the first Atlanta festival in 69. if I'm not mistaken
What a great album it is. My first rock album actually!
Terry Bartak Yeah I got that about the same time that bass was awesome
What a guy! A genuine legend and so down to earth.
Zappa with Farner.... never knew....that is frickin' cool....!
Zappa produced their last album.
And an excellent LP it is, too.
Zappa and Grand Funk!
Both in the top 5 of rock n roll ever!
Fuck the cock n blow hall of lame!
🖕😎🖕
Grew up with GFR. Two of my favorite all time bands, GFR and Deep Purple!! Mark has one fantastic voice and an awesome guitarist!!!
He really hasn’t lost anything vocally, amazing. I’d really love to see him live he has a really great band.
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?
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?????????
mark, you threw a pick to me in 1971 - dorton arena. still have it!
....you mean the big potato chip in Raleigh?...
yep. an actual marvel of engineering. and bloodrock opened the show... (they were better too)
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.
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?
@@_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.
The greatest...Great group. Great vocals Mark!
see you don't need fancy gear ,just heart soul and talent.
Farner is great. The interviewer should have asked him, at what age did you finally start wearing shirts.
Hilarious.....
ha ha ha ha
funny! something else that's funny, he's still in great shape and can get away with it... lol
Now that had my soda water go through my nose! Was reading mid-sip... too funny.
Gold
The Man himself, Hail to the King !!!!
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.
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!
Mark Farner is Grand Funk. He had that soulful sound that only he can replacate.
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! 🙂🙂💗💗
Right on, Mark! Tell me why GFR is not in the HOF? I live in Ohio, and I won't go to the HOF till GFR is part of it!
GFR Forever!
peace...
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
That was the first album I bought with my lawn mowing earnings ,still a great album,stands the test of time !
He still is.
Love ya Mark!!! Your an inspiration to a bunch of folks! Grand Funk Railroad is iconic!
He's the real deal singer and guitar player Mark is
Singer composer and guitarist,, Mark Farner,, Grand Funk Railroad " I love him,,
MARK FARNER!! GRAND FUNK RAILROAD" THE BEST,,
it felt good to sit here and sing to grand funk again. i loved them back in the day.i was 15 in 1972.i liked listening to his interview and seeing him now. he still got it. mark, if your ever in florida stop at the hard rock in hollywood,i would love to hear you and see you. kathy.
His voice has held up great.
Awesome Mark!!! Loved you from the 60's on through today!!!
You ROCK bro!!!!
shit hes aged well...looks great and still rocks great...amazing
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!
Hello Mark, I met you and hung around with you and the band, I believe it was 66. I was a studio guitarist for Capitol records for a bit. You appear so young. My hair is white now. Very cool to listen to your interview. Keep on rockin Mark.
Thank you very much for this Musicians Friend!!!! Thank you Mark!!! Been a fan since I could listen to the music. Born in 66 and grew up listening to Kshe 95. I've been singing your songs for years to my kids. Some kind of wonderful, and I'm your captain are probably their favorite. One of the first songs my daughter wants to listen to is I'm your captain, she's 8. I'll have to let her watch this, she'll get a kick of it to include learn a couple things. You've helped many people in ways you couldn't imagine. Thank you, I hope you see this. John
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. 👍
Thank's for sharin' some of your precious tips on stage, Mr. Mark Farner.
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.
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"
Always a great show. Catch him if you can ! Thanks Mark.
Im 61 now,grew up listening to Grand Funk still love them.Naturals,great rock!!!
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
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!
Incredible musician made my life a lot more fun !!!!!! An energy that lifts the soul !!!! Fun to watch kids minds blown when they here for first time . Grand funk is timeless ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️made loud to be played loud 😎🤣. I can hear him in the morning 🙏🙏
God bless you mark...my favorite group in highschool...grand funk railroad
What a great interview. Mark is one of a kind!!!💖
Mark Farner... an American treasure.
I never get tired of Mark's music and interviews. He's a total rock package, Amen.