livinglegendsmu... www.markfarner.... An exclusive series of Living Legends Music interviews with Mark Farner, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad. Part 6 of 9. Recorded on March 15, 2009 in Weston, FL.
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@nrich51275 жыл бұрын
I will never go see any rendition of Grand Funk if Mark Farner is not in the lineup.
@susanthomas04 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner IS Grand Funk Railroad!!! ❤ Sad to come to this...😪
@marilynporth3114 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner made that band
@GSGSongs4 жыл бұрын
you got that right
@bscott59654 жыл бұрын
Your losses. I'd never seen them before. Till I saw them twice in the last few years. And they fucking rocked! Both great shows and one was free at The Des Moines Arts Festival.
@DetroitAnalog4 жыл бұрын
@@bscott5965 "Our losses?" Hey... you're the one rockin in Des Moines, pal... *L*
@IAmMisterSipho5 жыл бұрын
When they're all dead, only Mark will be remembered.
@johntrojan96533 жыл бұрын
Mark ["IS"] GFR - PERIOD !
@EricBlackmonGuitar3 жыл бұрын
As Isaac Hayes would say "DAMN RIGHT!"
@jerryhatley50043 жыл бұрын
....actually, Mark is the only one “remembered” NOW! Rock on!
@Cooz.3 жыл бұрын
I hate to say but Mel schacher will for me, he’s on of the best bassist of all time
@Mff482 жыл бұрын
i cant bear to think of it!!! makes me well up!
@chugger749 жыл бұрын
Who in their right mind would even want to see GFR without Mark Farner?
@EmeraldWoodArchives6 жыл бұрын
No one I'd like to know, thats certain. Fuckin' drummers, man.
@LorrettaWilliams6 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@sdybas6 жыл бұрын
I know. I saw them twice for free. City paid for it. I never heard the story until today. Really dissapointed in the drummer (white gloves while he plays, gimme a break) and bass player. Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad! The rest are posers.
@BeefheartLynch6 жыл бұрын
I mean seriously. Mark Farner is so much the face, the voice, the brains and soul of GFR. Nothing, absolutely nothing against Mel and Don, but let's face it. They are a three piece band with Farner doing the majority of writing, vocals, arrangements you name it. Plus he just seems super cool, down to earth. The kind of guy you would want to rip bong hits with.
@raymondsullivan59606 жыл бұрын
It's NOT Grand Funk!! Or would it be without Mel, Don or even Craig. I've always loved this Flint, Michigan band. Come on Guys, forget the BS and Rock the World again!! We NEED yous. Haven't yous seen the 'shape'? of todays 'music'?!
@peshewa05298 жыл бұрын
Without Mark there is no Grand Funk !
@TeeTimeMike6 жыл бұрын
I saw them live in my very first concert at 15 yrs old. You are absolutely right GFR doesn't exist in my book without Mark Farner. Case closed!
@kevinbrislawn59186 жыл бұрын
peshewa0529 everyone's eyes were on him on stage it's just his lead and style..
@ajl81982 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!
@EricBlackmonGuitar3 жыл бұрын
I have watched Mark perform for years and watched numerous interviews where he seems like a very level headed individual. With the amount of talent this guy possesses on vocals, guitar, keys, harmonica and God knows what else, NO WAY HE WOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED FROM ANY BAND I WAS IN. Don and Mel are FOOLS, and I did not have to see a interview with either of them to figure that one out. Mark Farner is the ONLY name from that band that anyone connects to Grand Funk! No FARNER no FUNK.
@Mff483 жыл бұрын
100% eric dispicable man brewer!!!
@Terk1313 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better
@krisdoggett4833 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@dollhaus12 жыл бұрын
I saw GFR line-up at Ottawa Bluesfest 2015. I yawned through the whole concert. 2 imposters aka Mark Farner singing out of tune and the guitarist playing Kiss style solos? Thank God Rush were on a stage far away bringing 20,000 fans from Brewer's disaster line-up. Farner is GFR. No question.
@andrzejkotecki17532 жыл бұрын
I Played many bands ,there WAS a tension,,a ghost ,,,a heart of band,,,something methaphisical ,,, BUT in the case of coming money ,, sadenly came change ,,,Music Is bryond reality , money NOT,,,,,,i see same SHIT ,IS COMING OUT,,, EVERYWHERE, ,,,its painfull,,,,that's why i became MD ,,,no regres, ,,,,BUT I REMEBER THAT MUSICAN IS BIGGER SON OF THE BITCH THAN COMMON HUMAN ,,,,Dolly deser,,sang Hendrix,,,,I want to say to them ,,,DIE,,'coś done few ,destroy many,,'cos of money ,
@uwsgrrl23083 жыл бұрын
Being betrayed by someone you thought was a friend is bad enough. When that person takes your lively hood away, that's evil. Mark Farner, you are GFR.
@Slo-ryde2 жыл бұрын
Mark should have really thought better than to sign that document off the cuff given past experiences with both. They both were softening him up and conned him into it. He should have had his lawyer plead ignorance but it may not have worked. The judge was not wrong in how he ruled given the type of document he signed. It’s sad that these 2 guys went to that extent, shows that they really disliked him and felt threatened, but they both did their homework on this.
@randyk17211 ай бұрын
You are SO right, They'll get what's coming to them, It really is a shame, Look at the world the way it is now, Trump trying to make America great again, But the evildoers, don't care about the American people. People have to wake up and see what's going on. Mark Farner is Grand funk, and railroad
@fauxfurr8 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is a stand up guy with enormous talent. Past - Present and Future.
@summershark7 жыл бұрын
Farner. What a class act. Constantly ripped off but the most humble, honest person. Very inspiring to know there are a few good people left.
@charlesbruno2201 Жыл бұрын
He's a Christian.
@summershark Жыл бұрын
@@charlesbruno2201 So is Putin and quite a few super evil people throughout history. Being a Christian doesn’t mean much , in of itself. There are wonderful people in every religion.
@raymondeagan24349 жыл бұрын
There is no grand funk without mark farner. His is the star!!
@MultiJimmyb11 жыл бұрын
Mark, you were and always will be the main voice (and a great one) of Grand Funk. Without you, they would be nothin. God bless you. A fan from as far back as 1970.
@rjfah8 жыл бұрын
That man there is Grand Funk. His singing, songwriting and guitar playing is the Grand Funk sound. No matter what went down, Mark is right, they should be together before one or more die off. Love you Mark! Thanks for all the great songs and memories!
@NYCgirl9278 жыл бұрын
Damn right. I saw his acoustic show last nite & meet & greet after. Marks voice is great ,maybe better & he's the nicest guy. My friend brought his autistic son & we happen to be in the front row so Mark & the other guitar player Dusty noticed him right away. At the meet & greet he spent time with the kid, gave him a guitar pick & took pictures.
@billgoldly39623 жыл бұрын
Totalutely!
@Mff482 жыл бұрын
@@NYCgirl927 what a lovely thing for him to do ....a reflection of the man he is!!!
@gcchorwinkle211 Жыл бұрын
A true, one of a kind, American treasure singer/songwriter. A legend.
@ronnieciago8 жыл бұрын
That is So Jacked Up ! If it wasn't for Mark, there would be No Grand Funk !!!
@mr2del6 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@BuddySRV9 жыл бұрын
Go on the road as "Grand Funk Rail Roaded"
@kenbrown20849 жыл бұрын
Good one!
@DD-hy1nl9 жыл бұрын
BuddySRV LOL great name!
@threat_dynamics32729 жыл бұрын
+BuddySRV: I like it. He could use that name at will and there's nothing the two sniveling bitches (Don & Mel) could do about it.
@Narpets21127 жыл бұрын
lol, that would be hilarious.
@qbsting35557 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad Perjuangan (GFRP)
@scottmcgregor5625 жыл бұрын
It sounds like Don and Mel learned a hell of a lot from Terry Knight. They learned his slimy underhanded business ethics.
@Terk1313 жыл бұрын
Karma got Terry.
@brucestanley93303 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the two SOBs that did that to Farner will have fans lined up to piss on their graves. Hope they're thirsty!
@gregthacher24365 ай бұрын
Good comparison
@perryjohnson82135 жыл бұрын
You know, I have met Don at a few shows and I have to say, I can see the whole ego thing with him. It's really unfortunate to hear your story, Mark. I wish you all the best. You seem a lot more down-to-earth and level-headed and no ego in comparison to Don. Best of luck to you and the rest of your music career.
@mastorey1 Жыл бұрын
Don is a solid average 2/4 drummer. Used to call him the metronome. Ian Paice,John Bonham,Carmine Appice,Tommy Aldridge... they deserve to have egos but don't. Not Don the robot
@randypacchioli293310 жыл бұрын
Mark is a true gentleman and a great musician.
@vf84tcat13 жыл бұрын
I always liked GFR back in the 70s but never knew much about them individually. After an evening of curiosity/wikipedia I have a great respect for Mark Farner. He is not only a talented, inspiring musician but a very clear, level-headed wellspoken person as well.
@QUICKIRONS5 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is irreplaceable , even in history but the others...
@mathstar41762 жыл бұрын
This is a painful thought, Mark should get everything he really deserves, such an Icon of Rock. Steppenwolf says it's never too late, greatest deserves the just reward. The Babylon system always tries to eat the fruits of the artist's labor, but there's a God. Mark Farner will find a way and get back EVERYTHING he lost.
@MusicalManchild779 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner IS The Man!!
@peshewa05298 жыл бұрын
Almost the same as with John Fogerty of CCR.
@7karlheinz6 жыл бұрын
Same with the Zappa Family Trust (his Brother and Sister!) has done to Dweezil Zappa, too.
@rickleblanc89005 жыл бұрын
@@7karlheinz Jealousy and greed. Especially greed.
@hurdygurdyguy15 жыл бұрын
@@rickleblanc8900 yep, one way or another this kind of bullshit comes down to money.
@paulsecon48895 жыл бұрын
peshewa0529 Fuck Him As Well
@DAVIDPEREZ-ux8cp5 жыл бұрын
Same with Queensryche...🤔🤨
@javierrebollar91397 ай бұрын
What An Amazing Raw Talent!!! He Is And Will Always Be,, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. The One And Only.... Humble Man!!! May God Continue to Bless And Grace Him... I Saw Grand Funk at The Hollywood Sporitorium inThe 70's!!! Fla... One Day I Wish I Can Meet Him Personally... 🎸🎶👍🏻💪
@beanotraffini6818 жыл бұрын
When I was seventeen (in the summer of 1970...), I won a radio contest and got to see the band play The Fillmore East, and afterward I met them all backstage-all great guys: very patient and welcoming to the skinny, sweaty little fan in their midst who stood speechless and gawking at Mark's crazy looking guitar (which was lying on the floor...), and how tall Don was (like 6'4" or something)! If Don & Mel can get their heads outta their butts long enough to bury the hatchet with their old pal Mark (who, btw, IS Grand Funk Railroad...), these guys could easily fill Madison Square Garden for two (maybe three) nights of kick-ass music. What I wouldn't give to hear the "original 3" rip through "Inside Looking Out" once more before I snuff it...
@Eradicus2 жыл бұрын
Inside Looking Out, one of my favourites. Sad what happened.
@Esotereclectic2 жыл бұрын
Mark has--time and time again--tried to be the better man and put it behind him so that they could conceivably go out and do it one more time, but the others (especially Brewer) are having none of it. They could have "cleaned up" a few years ago on a 50th Anniversary tour, and they would have kicked ass, but it's obvious by now it'll never happen again.
@daml639 жыл бұрын
Just saw and met Mark at the Dick Wagner Benefit in Detroit, nicest guy ever!! And he is still rocking the house! What goes around comes around Don & Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!
@hughforik12 жыл бұрын
Loved the band ever since I started listening to music as a kid. HUGE influence on me. I had the privilege of meeting GFR and was singularly impressed with the personal character and integrity of Mark Farner. It shows when you meet him or see him in public. Sorry if the biz stung you a bit, but your have kept your character intact and that is priceless. Thanks for CONTINNUING TO BE A HUGE INFLUENCE ON ME.
@YouDummy10 жыл бұрын
I am not a fan of Mark's views on a lot of things, but I am a fan of what he's done. Don and Mel should be ashamed of themselves, but never will be.
@gregoryrandall48192 жыл бұрын
I’m a fan of his view’s He’s pro second amendment So am I
@jimilee46092 жыл бұрын
100% sounds like Don Is A Snake !
@KirkSH5210 жыл бұрын
What a gentleman Mark Farner is. Mark is so interesting and intelligent and I really enjoy listening to him discuss his life. I can listen to Mark and it is so relaxing and I can picture all of the things he talks about. I have a very positive impression of Mark and he was a real nice guy when I met him in Tampa Florida after a gig. He looked so sharp with his boots and the clothing he was wearing and looked like he was in real good shape. I have been a fan of Grand Funk Railroad all my life but I am more of a fan of Mark Farner than the band as a hole. "Mark, thanks for being so accommodating to the fans and for all the music you put together. I'm your captain is my all time favorite classic rock song. I wish you and your family the best and especially your son. God Bless you Mark."
@summergivens2423 жыл бұрын
Everyone is this world that is a fan of Grand Funk knows the deal. Mark Farner is Grand Funk.
@gregmpalumbo9 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner -- awesome fellow. Genuine and intelligent. He was GFR! The vocals, the stage presence, the author of all of the songs. No doubt at all. 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.
@ultrakool5 жыл бұрын
the first thing an attorney should get right is the clients name
@civlyzed5 жыл бұрын
@@ultrakool It's called a typo. He spelled it correctly at the beginning of his comment, and accidentally hit the m key instead of the n key later. Give him a break!
@ultrakool5 жыл бұрын
@@civlyzed attention to detail is something I look for in an attorney. no pass, counselor. sry
@jcripp79743 жыл бұрын
@@ultrakool what are you? An asshole?
@Mff482 жыл бұрын
@@jcripp7974 lmfao!!!!!
@c606057 жыл бұрын
Mark, sorry to hear this... Thank you for all you have done, Thank You!
@jfrockon5 жыл бұрын
Mark was the biggest part of GFR.... I would hired a hit man out on Don and Mel. Mark Farner is a far better and more forgiving man than I could ever be.
@RobertJohnson-lu9vb5 жыл бұрын
Without Mark Farner there is no Grand Funk Railroad
@vincerusso56192 жыл бұрын
There is a reason why you rarely see Don or Mel interviews… Mark is and will always be the reason for Grand Funk’s amazing songs and live shows. The other 2 musicians could easily be replaced with A Level session players as a backup band for Mark.
@earlspearl29335 жыл бұрын
wow ! I always liked the band and Mark was the obvious voltage of the band . he sure displays great character .
@davidbrandt69255 жыл бұрын
Mark is a TRUE living legend. Been listening since the early 1970s.
@jypseamoon9305 жыл бұрын
You know your awesome. Just keep on keeping on!!
@RandyFricke8 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that Mark can't get that agreement voided because of lack of full disclosure on Brewer's part. I believe that it's Mel and Don who shouldn't be able to gig under the name without Mark. Some GFR loving attorney should look into this.
@ronniemoorre60514 жыл бұрын
That's a very good point you make... I was thinking the same thing... Clearly the deal was to deceive and take control
@JohnDoe-jc3cl3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t it have been thrown out on “ deceptive practices “ ?
@Mff482 жыл бұрын
@@ronniemoorre6051 i actually think that last reunion was contrived just to get mark to sighn that corporation bullshit to stitch him up! BASTARDOS!
@rockerz572 жыл бұрын
@@Mff48 I had not ever thought about that till now. It all makes sense, and makes the deception by dawn (lol) even worse.
@nicholasdimauro53242 жыл бұрын
@@Mff48 that is so shameful what they did to Mark.
@richardblacklock62437 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is Grand Funk. Mark saw you many time great entertainer. A Rock God
@kennygo83005 жыл бұрын
It's really sad when people hurt one another instead of help one another. It's really that simple.
@mikekeeler63623 жыл бұрын
I agree
@jerbear578 жыл бұрын
First, Terry Knight sticks it to the guy, way back, then his own bandmates... Mark has gotten a real screw job all around. HE WAS GRAND FUNK.
@waynedanberry8 жыл бұрын
+Jerry Patterson Yes! Without Mark,There Is NO Grand Funk!
@billregan32327 жыл бұрын
Damn Right!
@alabastersmidge46927 жыл бұрын
BEAR Hell Yeah!
@user-cd3ld3dc7u6 жыл бұрын
He still is.
@ultrakool5 жыл бұрын
fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice and I'm an idiot who deserves what I get. what a dope.
@thomasoreckinto32123 жыл бұрын
Saw them in shea,thought the fucking stadium was gonna come down.ive never seen 3 guys put out such sound.one of the most heavy underrated bands ever
@user-wk3ck9ww9t3 ай бұрын
First concert I ever saw in 1974. I was 14 and Farner was the reason I went to the show. I still have pictures and will forever remember his inspiration to my youth. Rock on Mark!
@hamstergirl44448 жыл бұрын
WTF?! Back in the day, when your average listener would be asked to name one person in GFR, the name they would come up with was Mark Farner - he IS Grand Funk Railroad. Hearing how his bandmates did him in is just so....aaargh!! - you don't even have to be a fan to get mad, this is so wrong. My other half has a similar situation - why is it that the least talented, and most expendable guy in the band is always the one who (undeservedly) winds up with the rights to all the royalties AND use of the name?! It takes a really special kind of douchebag to do such a thing - Mark deserved better.
@scottclute95474 жыл бұрын
YES MARK!!! The FANS deserve to see one more time,the real GraND fUNK!!!
@travelinben19663 жыл бұрын
Mark was/is GFR.A great talent whose music will live on.👏👏👏
@somebody670 Жыл бұрын
Mark is fantastic! All around great musician, and singer!!!! It's not Grand Funk without Mark!!! Still love you, Mark!! Thanks for all of the years of great rock and roll music!!!!
@sircishere13 жыл бұрын
Mark--I see you are wearing a POW MIA bracelet!! THANKS Man..I have had mine since '72. I know the boys in NAM respect your music and especially CLOSER TO HOME/I'M YOUR CAPTAIN..and it means more to POWS than you can ever know.. Your "signature" song-the MOST meaningful/expressive/most important (albeit NOT most commerically succesful is definately I'M YOUR CAPTAIN/CLOSER TO HOME. No true music fan could ever be without it..
@birdieloo61684 жыл бұрын
I had one back around +/- 1971 thereabouts. I wore it for years until it finally broke into 2 pieces and by that time I had no idea where or how to get another one. When I saw that on his wrist I wondered if that's what it was. I hung on to the pieces for a long time, but that was many decades ago---wish I had them now.
@pamcrider80744 жыл бұрын
This is THE band of the Vietnam War! I know, I lived in Okinawa from 67+73 How many GI s were jamming out to I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home! Mark Farner is totally the the band!
@bethelle90992 жыл бұрын
'Your Captain's, is a sacred anthem to some of us! Mark IS Grand Funk!!!!!
@moskii-kb8un8 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of John Fogerty & his 2 ex-bandits, I mean band-mates, and I use that term loosely, They made it on Johns talent, plain & simple..and the thanks John got was they went against him and on the side of Fantasy records, even his own brother was in on it..jealousy & envy..John was the only one who had the talent to write, sing, produce & play iconic lead solos on so many great songs, making CCR the top band of the late 60's, early 70's..these other 3 were only the rhythm section and were easily replaceable, instead they blew the whole thing up.too much to go into detail. John made them rich and famous and got a kick in the butt for it..
@waynedanberry8 жыл бұрын
+moskii 1958 You Are So Right MAN! DUDE! HOW CAN ANYONE BE SO BLIND/STUPID,to not SEE Who the REAL TALENTED/GIFTED PERSON/WRITER is in ANY BAND? They Must Have Their Heads UP Their ASS!
@moskii-kb8un8 жыл бұрын
right..people are blinded by their own egos,stupidity and just utter non-sense. I'd be in John's band all day every day for the rest of Rock & Roll Eternity!!!
@zerogreenred7 жыл бұрын
Poor Mark, just trying to be a good guy by doing the "right" thing for the band, for his comrades; very sad.
@jblcva7 жыл бұрын
Where are Don and Mel? You 3 need to put it back together...
@ZathrasNotTheOne12 жыл бұрын
Mark is the man. I'll support his music anytime.
@maryannarlotta71579 жыл бұрын
After all those years why would it matter to Don Brewer if Mark Farner used the name GFR to associate with any gigs he did on his own? He had every right to that trademark, his name was associated with and was part of the group that without him there would be no Grand Funk Railroad. There is something wrong with this.
@Mff482 жыл бұрын
of course he will worry mark has more talent in his little toe than don has....he is also beloved by the fans totally.back in the day mark was hot.....think a lot of jealousy on dons part
@barneyrubble48272 жыл бұрын
Simple greed
@Slo-ryde2 жыл бұрын
Mark is synonymous with GF, not either one of those 2 could compete. Then they both came up with a scheme to legally eliminate MF, their biggest threat. Mark should have known something was fishy.
@reneesmith398 Жыл бұрын
I love Mark Farner, met him at the Inglewood Forum, in the year, 1970 and he was a gentleman. I was a ll of 15 years old but had to meet my Legend, a religious experience. Love the guy, I asked for something to remember this moment by, and he gave me his guitar pick. Such a sacred moment for me!
@SenorZorrozzz8 жыл бұрын
Those bums are envious of him.
@warlord021611 жыл бұрын
no matter what they say. Mark Farner is and will always be GRAND FUNK.
@ridingroy9 жыл бұрын
Is this a joke ? Grand Funk goes out and plays without Farner ? Grand Joke Railroad ?
@MillerGenuineDraft19808 жыл бұрын
Foreigner plays without Lou Gramm, Journey plays without Greg Rollie & Steve Perry, Chicago plays without Peter Ceter and Danny Seraphine. Styx plays without Dennis Deyoung. The list goes on and yes it sucks but NO one member is bigger than any band. Maybe it seems worse when you are a three piece it would be like Rush without Geddy Lee i guess.
@billregan32327 жыл бұрын
All the lineups you mentioned do suck now without those people. You've just proved that the modern GFR is a joke.
@opel91707 жыл бұрын
Rocky B or Cream without Clapton...Hendrix experience without Jimi.....
@johncaldwell16257 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@hurdygurdyguy15 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGenuineDraft1980 and now that Peart is retired you won't see Lee and Lifeson touring as Rush. All three have enormous respect for each other and have each other's backs, unlike Don and Mel....
@luperodriguez7534 Жыл бұрын
I've been a big fan of GFR. At a very young age. I remember my sister finding an album of (Eplurius Funk) I hope I spelled it correctly, outside a mall in a shopping cart. I listened to that album and I was hooked. Loneliness was the last song. Still love it till this day. I turn 61 tomorrow. Thank you Mr.Farner, Mr. Brewer, and Mr. Schacher. Put your egos aside and give the people one last show.
@ChihuahuaboyDH9 жыл бұрын
Here are the current ages of the original three band members of GFR: Mark Farner (66 years old, 67 on September 29th); Don Brewer (66 years old, 67 on September 3rd); Mel Schacher (63 years old, 64 on April 8th). If Don & Mel wait even five years to reunite with Mark Farner, then I fear it will be too late, because these guys will be mostly in their early 70s by then. So Don & Mel, PLEASE make things right with Mark & give the fans one more reunion tour, before you all pass away. Bravo, Mark Farner!
@GasserGlass9 жыл бұрын
ChihuahuaboyDH The Fans are not happy with Don or Mel and most could care less about them these days.....Don & Mel are the DIXIE CHICKS of Rock-N-Roll!
@ChihuahuaboyDH9 жыл бұрын
Don & Mel turning down Mark Farner = BIG mistake!!! :-(
@GasserGlass9 жыл бұрын
AMEN
@billregan32327 жыл бұрын
Don't fear it, because it's just not going to happen. Just watch for Mark to play somewhere on his own, and go see and support him without those A-holes!
@cheayunju6 жыл бұрын
Ha ha Yes it's always a thing to bring up the looming spectre of death.
@twoweeledsoto60726 жыл бұрын
I "almost" planned to see them this weekend at the County Fair. Can't do, without Mark Farner.
@alcooper87718 жыл бұрын
The law does not affect the FANS. KARMA would be to NOT go see these guys as GFR without Mark Farner. Mark wrote the songs, he has a band, go see HIS show and only his shows
@henrykapono71712 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad. It’s a shame when groups breakup and they can’t resolve differences among themselves. Seems like ego always get in the way. Thank you Mark for the music that got me inspired to rock and roll.
@mikesam354510 жыл бұрын
Farner is Grand Funk period. Now what are the other band members names ??????
@HeadonwithMichael4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@scrapeyhawkins52993 жыл бұрын
Mel and Don
@HeadonwithMichael3 жыл бұрын
The Thieves
@dianebays54843 жыл бұрын
I know, right !!
@j.m.youngquist4193 жыл бұрын
Don & Mel, now what ? Lol
@SCrepresent5 жыл бұрын
I saw these guys about 25 years ago at The Greek Theatre in LA & they were backed up by a small orchestra & they were just unbelievable. Tight band live. They really put on a great show.
@JohnDoe-tu7ho10 жыл бұрын
First off, I am a Farnerite and he is my #1 guitarist, voice, song writer and I truly admire him. According to Marks' book, he demanded getting half of the pay instead of dividing into 1/3's. That doesn't sound too much like he really thinks GFRR is the "3 Amigos" as he says. Also when they were promoting that tour with the three of them he was still boldly talking, in your face style, about his Christian conversion in Grand Funk interviews with Don and Mel, that's what I heard in their Youngstown Ohio interview. I'm a Christian too and I don't know anybody who is converted with "spotlight in your face" preaching to non believers, especially the bandmates sitting next to you in the interview. Mark HAS cooled his turbos in his witnessing and is focusing much more on Love & Forgiveness now. He's much more a "soft glow" now and is, IMHO, a greater force for God. D & M waited 2+ years for Mark to go back and tour with them. He refused. D & M are pricks and I'm disgusted with their refusal to get back together, especially after Jessie got hurt, but Mark did his share of shoving too.
@JohnDoe-tu7ho10 жыл бұрын
Oh....I'm with you all...No Farner No Funk
@jonholcombe10 жыл бұрын
John Doe JD: Farner is Grand Funk, except for We're An American Band, admittedly their biggest single, but Farner wrote 90% of the songs, and all of the best ones, sang them and played guitar. Brewer is nowhere without Farner. Nobody knows his name without Farner, Brewer is a hack musician and a mean spirited dishonest creep. Farner is rightly proud of, and should take ownership of Grand Funk's success.
@JohnDoe-tu7ho9 жыл бұрын
bluegoldspirit I agree with everything you say and Don is a prick. I just wish Mark would have continued as Grand Funk instead of going on his own again walking away from everything. He went solo again because he IS GFRR and kindof thumbed his nose at D & M for 2 +years because he could get away with it. It wasn't until the court judgment against did he want to get back together and then he wanted a 50% take instead of 1/3 as it was previously all the way through GFRR history. What D & M are doing is awful and morally bankrupt, but unfortunately for us all, it's legal and we're stuck with it. My point is that Mark shoved too and D&M did a big time kneejerk reaction.
@jonholcombe9 жыл бұрын
John Doe JD: I would love to see Mark with GFR too. If he demanded 50% take of profits, based on his contribution to the band, that would seem appropriate to me. And, if the story about being deceived by Brewer and blindsided with signing the papers that gave Brewer and Schacher control of the GFR "entity" is true, my sympathies are wholly with Farner. Some may think Farner naive and overly trusting, but his faith in his friend Don Brewer would seem to me to be a truly "Christian" virtue (although I am many years past my association with my Church). Brewer's action were self-serving and diabolical, with the intention of harming the person who in fact gave him his claim to fame. On any level, Brewer is just a sleaze. I listened to the audio clips of "Flint" on Amazon, and my ears hurt.
@larryweidensall11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the music Mark. I loved it when I was a teenager and I still love it today at age 56. God bless and I hope you keep on playing.
@ricardolinares63965 жыл бұрын
Sin's a good man's brother! That's fo' sho! Don did Mark dirty. Sold him down the river for coin. Cain't eat it. Won't cure yr sorrows. And cain't buy u luv.
@brianmartin68083 жыл бұрын
One of his best songs!
@moronbyday10 жыл бұрын
Love Mark Farner. He IS GRAND FUNK PERIOD. Seen him solo many times, all great shows & he is very fan friendly. MARK, DON & Mel belong in the Hall of Fame, no imitators please! Keep on rockin' Mark! God Bless you.
@KatherinVII8 жыл бұрын
This is the saddest story yet. I've loved GFR 's music for as long as I can remember and this is just terrible to hear how they treated Mark. Shame of Don. This will come back to bite him. God Bless Mark and no doubt it will work out for his best in the long run. Hang in Mark, we're with you and we won't be seein' Don's show.
@rinofriio975 жыл бұрын
Good Thing. That there is no public input...because this would never happen.. No Judgment can reverse the realism that Mark Farner has layed down. Mark Farner Has all the DNA of Grand Funk ...and he shared it. Now Someone is saying. He is no longer.. A Judge should know what a Crime is. ....And give definition to What Belongs.. My heart is sickened by the Drama. ....Finally. I say this... We Love Grand Funk ...and the Grand Funk we love is with the one and only. Mark Farner. Justice. ......Please
@muxux48 жыл бұрын
Twice bitten! His producer and his bandmates
@TheCream143 жыл бұрын
Mark WAS/IS Grand Funk. Such a talented and nice guy!
@stevelamanna50949 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk is going to play in Lakewood Ranch Florida... BOYCOTT the show. What a joke without Farmer...the real talent behind those songs! Shame on the local promoter, for not investigating what a robbery this is, paying them to play when Mark was tricked out of the group. Unreal....
@MrColjazz11 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner will always be Grand Funk to me,as much as i liked Don,and Mel,mark wrote all the great songs and had the most soulful voice, it's so sad to see bands like this end up as enemy's,ok go your different ways,but don't shaft each other.Mark keep on doing your thing music still needs you!!
@bigstuff528 жыл бұрын
I prayin these guys get back together to rip it again....
@jimmymarx6294 Жыл бұрын
What they did to Mark Farner is despicable! He IS Grand Funk.
@WolfmanMars7 жыл бұрын
Let's get Grand Funk together again.
@paulclifton55322 жыл бұрын
Mark made Grand Funk Railroad what they are I still love listening to them. Grand Funk is a part of my youth, my 1st 8 track was Grand Funk Shining On. ✌🇺🇸🗽🎸
@LuceroLucero2210 жыл бұрын
My friend Mark, YOU are Grand Funk and this sucks big time.... You're the writer and voice of Grand Funk.... You'll never know how much you've given me....thanks
@tommyg52412 жыл бұрын
thanks very much for this post. mark Farner is one of the most undervalued singer songwriters of all time, in the U.S.A. it is undortunately in the end, he lived in the Corporate States of America. Corporatism has not taken you down mark, it has taken down millions of home owners, and created million of jobless people,so do the small time gigs man, and enjoy them. Youve made your mark, believe me. One of the best tunes ever: Loneliness,GFR,along with of course Im your captain, outstanding VOx.
@plkprint10 жыл бұрын
Don Brewer what can I say, Mark is the talent and your a fixture of the element. If I see the name Grand Funk I get excited thinking of Mark. He is Grand Funk. I will always see this picture. If there is a venue of a band called Grand Funk it will not be attended by me or anyone I know. This name is now De_Funked. I look forward to a venue that is listed Mark Farner the man who earned his fame.
@jonholcombe10 жыл бұрын
Paul, as we say back in the day, Right On Brother! Funk is ALL about Farner. Brewer is a hag rider, and parasite leeching off Farner's talent. I like quite a bit of Farner solo too.
@Stevespoken Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark Farner for all the great music I would love to hear about the song writing process going on in the late 60s early 70s surely there are others
@dallaslouie9 жыл бұрын
Don Brewer, is a Big P.OS
@GTGTO-su8bp6 жыл бұрын
Kudos to my friend... Mark Farner. You've still got it... and prove it every time I see you. We listened back then and loved it, just as we do today listening to you. To all of us out there YOU are GFR, and always will be. No Mark NO Funk! Love ya Man!
@shadygrady6510 жыл бұрын
with friends like that...
@deppenhaufen14 жыл бұрын
MARK FARNER IS GRAND FUNK !!!! MARK IS THE BEST GUTAR PLAYER SONGWRITER MUSICAN !!!! WE LOVE MARK !!!!!!
@theloaner43785 жыл бұрын
From a top draw touring juggernaut of a group to half full college gymnasiums. Great strategy on the part of Knuckleheads Inc. way to go donny&melly.
@superorangeish2 жыл бұрын
The fans know brother.You are the man behind GFRR's success and popularity.You Mark!.Love you!
@dennymcfastlane85308 жыл бұрын
All in All...Don Brewer is the Captain, and Mel is the co/Captain in the RAILROADING OF GRAND FUNK!!!
@fredandaya59854 жыл бұрын
Mark is the soul of GFR..
@nathanhendricks40786 жыл бұрын
love you Mark!!!!
@TheSteveSteele10 жыл бұрын
Don got jealous because of the wild shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner.
@bestplans90516 жыл бұрын
Don is just a douchebag.
@ColonelSandurz6 жыл бұрын
Don Brewer and his competent drumming
@workingshlub88613 жыл бұрын
@@ColonelSandurz dont forget the bone rattling bass of mel schacker
@richardcopeland1162 жыл бұрын
I met Mark Farner (my childhood rock n' roll idol) one time after a show here in Michigan - he is everything you'd expect him to be. Very cool and down to earth.
@zeppo2010 жыл бұрын
Sad Story.
@mirrortime7 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed that Mark wants to get back with Don & Mel. That's how much he loves his fans and the concept of Grand Funk Railroad. I can't stand the thought of Mark having money issues. This GUY has given so much to the world. For 50 freakin years! He should be TOTALLY comfortable. Question to Mark or someone who knows. If I were to go out and buy 10 CDs from a record store that orders from Capitol or whatever, a store that orders from Capitol or Whatever label. Would Mark Farner see ANY of that money from the 10 CD's I bought? Does he get royalties? God Bless Mark Farner!
@eddierocha32429 жыл бұрын
Dam shame!!!! What goes around comes around!!!! You just wait Don and Mel
@lhart992 жыл бұрын
My old man, a HUGE GFR fan, got me into their music. These guys kicked some serious ass back in their day. One of the greatest power trios EVER! You can't talk about late '60's or 1970's music with out GFR being a huge part of the scene. As many others have said before me, Mark Farner IS GFR. I'd love the chance to see him at least once before he calls it quits.
@ultrakool10 жыл бұрын
sounds like brewer was an apt pupil of terry knight in scoundrel 101
@lillygardens12 жыл бұрын
Omg. I grew up listening to Grand Funk Railroad, and Mark's great songs! Still enjoy them now, after 45 years. That sucks, what that former band member did. But just know, Karma is a Bee-itch for them, and we all will love ya Mark, forever!
@hdmf5 жыл бұрын
Looks like Don and Mel learned a thing or two from Terry Knight.
@atlast2312 жыл бұрын
I really like Mark, he is genuine and funny. He is the backbone of Grand Funk.
@GasserGlass9 жыл бұрын
Don & Mel are the DIXIE CHICKS of Rock-N-Roll ........... After what they did to their Money Maker, most REAL fans dont want them back......MARK is Grand Funk Railroad and Always Will Be....... He wrote most of the music and gave the band 90% of the Soul...... Plain & Simple Truth.............. He Farner, see you when you get back to Maryland-Pa &Delaware..... Mr Roach
@waynedanberry8 жыл бұрын
+GasserGlass Mark Is THE MAN!
@irisheyzgrl24murphy928 жыл бұрын
+Wayne Danberry Love Mark Farmer !!
@jocamadad7 жыл бұрын
Yeah the proof of that is their follow up band, Flint, after Mark left GFR, which was just GFR minus Mark, went nowhere. They released one album which was mostly covers and I don't think it even made the charts. If it did, it was just barely. I listened to it a long time ago and remember that it didn't sound too bad, but it was like listening to GFR with something missing. Of course the name of the band didn't help either. I know they thought naming the band after the city GFR and they originated in would be a good idea, but it wasn't. Flint, it sounds like a symphony or a choir or some shit.
@yucchhiiowwee6 жыл бұрын
GasserGlass ...What did Don and Mel do? Their real problem was Terry Knight their manager..He was ripping them off and when the band found out, they told knight to take a hike. Granted they only had a few months till their contract ran out, but they wanted him gone. So I don't see where Don and Mel were the problem.
@nitwitromney6 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner's solo output has done no better in terms of commercial success, or lack thereof. You're right about the name FLINT--ugh!! I don't buy this "Mark Farener IS GFR" bullshit. GFR was a great band when they worked together, and unless they all get together again, someone else can have my seat at their shows.
@joesephtoulouse53604 жыл бұрын
Grand funk was one of my favorite bands hands down, Mark was and is brilliant there is no grand funk without him.! Shame on you Donny life is to short.