This was another of those kick-arse bands that I loved during my Middle School and High School years. They were powerful, guitar-driven and funky. Their cover of Little Eva’s «The Loco-Motion» was something else (far out!) back in those precious 1970’s…
Well, Grand Funk Railroad (the epidemy of the «American Band») was formed in 1969 by Mark Farmer who played guitar and did the lead vocals for the band. Their song «We’re an American Band» was a number one hit in 1973, their first one to top the charts. In total, Grand Funk had six platinum and seven gold-certified albums between 1969 and1976. Not bad at all I would say.
Let us take a listen to the band…
CHEERS
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I love that classic song. The name of the band is kinda fun also.
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Absolutely!
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Not familiar with this band at all Francesc.
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They were big in the US for a few years, but here in Spain they were unknown as well…
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I see they were also into smashing the place up like The Who
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Yeah. It was a trend in those days, I guess you had to do it as part of being a rock star, hehehe… Unheard of these days where everything has to look (seem) so clean, so sanitised, puritanical and proper…
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Loved them then, love them now 😊!
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Yeah! They were a powerhouse!
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Grand Funk Railroad was an incredibly talented yet often underrated band. Hits like «I’m Your Captain,» «Gimme Shelter,» and «Inside Looking Out» really showcased their powerhouse sound and raw energy. Despite not always getting the mainstream recognition they deserved, their music has endured as some of the best in classic rock, with a unique blend of soulful melodies and energetic guitar riffs that still resonate today.
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Absolutely! You’ve said it brother! Thank you!
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Recuerdo haber escuchado este grupo y esta canción. Gracias por compartir.
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Me alegro que te haya gustado Segundo, gracias.
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