They were from Flint MI, Bass was Mel Schacter, Drums was Don Brewer and Guitarist was Mark Farner. By this point in their career they had sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles. They were one of the biggest bands of the 1970's! Another tragic story of management screwing them over.

@HoldinContempt

Жыл бұрын

I talked to people from that era and what I noticed is alot of corruption in the media not reflecting the reality on the ground. So if you only read Magazines like rolling stone and other music press the Beatles would be the biggest band of the era when in reality they were medium popular based on people who were actual teens and college kids and what concerts they went to. Grand Funk's popularity was more of an accomplishment due to the fact that their concerts sold out purely on word of mouth and the music press hated them and shat on their band in articles. It makes me wonder just how popular some of the modern artists are or whether they are just the ones pushed by the industry that we are told we should be listening to.

@Greg-io1ip

Жыл бұрын

Imagine hearing this in jail back in the day. Or now. Maybe guys might not want to go to jail understanding what this song means. Agony behind bars and it's coming from his guts. Songs with real meaning are easier to get into I would think. They know it's talking to guys who messed up suffering behind bars.

@primaldual

Жыл бұрын

@@Greg-io1ip The song is a cover, I think from the Animals (Eric Burdon) originally. AFAIK Farner and the others never were in jail.

@ringonor4298

Жыл бұрын

​@@HoldinContempt you just described it to the tee, best comment I've read in some time.

@rickss69

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't just management...Farner's band mates screwed him over. They sealed their fate and we lost so much music for it. Much like Creedence. They were the best 3 piece band you will ever hear. Other bands feared them.

This song alone should have Put them in the rock and roll hall of Fame. It defines Rock and Roll.

@franksalazar6833

2 ай бұрын

Fuck hall of fame

Grand funk is the only band to ever blow Led Zeppelin off the stage.

This is why GFR sold out Shea Stadium in 72 hours with no electronic tickets, no internet, no etc. it took the Beatles weeks to do the same.

I’ve never heard so much musical talent from 3 guys ever. Phenomenal

One of the greatest live versions of any song ever in the history of the world!!!!!!

@bookhouseboy280

Жыл бұрын

I consider this the ultimate rendition (GFR live 1971): kzread.info/dash/bejne/imup1rKvipDIo7g.html

@hectorchavez3405

Жыл бұрын

Unbeatable talent and intensity, they were all amazing , but mark was an all-time great, I know he was still touring recently , and sounding good , incredible.

@davebrau

Жыл бұрын

Incredible band. They remind me of three guys who are determined to win the battle of the bands competition every time they performed.

@msmith5121

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@heidimoga5857

Жыл бұрын

Yes! How do you feel about Bob seger’s Live Bullet? For me (as a Detroit native), the entire album is FIRE!! I never get tired of it.🌸💕🌸

This is in my top 10 live music performances. Shit is MAGICAL.

These three guys are outta Flint MI. This is old school Michigan rock and roll..These dudes had so many hits back in the day they were outselling the Zeppelin at one point!! thanks for going here boys!! Peace and love from the old metal head from Detroit!!

@symbiosisai

Жыл бұрын

At their peak they were definitely a better live band then Zeppelin but the reason bands like Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles are still huge is because of those amazing, beautifully produced and timeless studio albums

@johncanning731

Жыл бұрын

@@symbiosisai Agreed!!

@dennisholiday1868

Жыл бұрын

@@symbiosisai But you wanted to SEE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD LIVE IN CONCERT. They did not disappoint.

@scottmccullough4267

Жыл бұрын

These guys where 21/22 ,lifelong friends ,and the establishment fucked them good !!! -Robbed them blind ,made a comeback in the early/mid ‘70s . Severely underrated!!!!!!

@Jims_Camera_at_dawn

Жыл бұрын

​@Scott McCullough So true. Many bands got the shaft from the record companies. Lead singer for Badfinger took his own life because of how the record companies and managers had robbed them blind. Pete had such talent, who knows the music we were robbed of enjoying. RIP Pete. FOR LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF EVIL

I'm glad I'm old for a couple reasons: the athletes I watched and the music that helped make me who I am. The '60s and '70s were the height of music creativity, when players were virtuosos and technology was just beginning to affect compositions. Grand Funk is an example of what rock 'n' roll shows were like. No disrespect meant for artists today, but when I see a music performance on TV these days, I can't help but think, "This athletic, fantastic dance troupe also has a pretty good singer." Motown artists took onstage dancing as far as taste and sincerity could take it. Fortunately for young people, music from my era will live forever for adventurous listeners like you. There are many, many rabbit holes in the field you're stepping into. :)

@dougieyou

Жыл бұрын

Well said Mike, couldn't agree with you more. No sense trying to compare todays music to the 70's cause it's a no brainer. Just watch a few young reactors react to the "old" stuff and watch their reactions. They all say the same thing: "I wish I was born back then". We had it all !!!

@robertprice6830

Жыл бұрын

I could not have said it better. Miss those days

@bobespirit2112

Жыл бұрын

I have a current band who I’m curious for you to check out. The caveat is you have to forgo judgement of a “gimmick” band. If you can enjoy Kiss or Alice Cooper, then there is no reason not to look past the “gimmick”, and the mostly foreign language, and hear the music - and the music - wow - I think you’ll at least appreciate it if not love it! The band is BAND-MAID Check out their official live performance of: - “Domination” - official live video m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5ats6WDnpnYico.html Many of us old rockers have gone on to check them out deeper and become Maidiacs. Take care and rock on 🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🔥🎼🙌🏼😀✌🏼

@Rhiannon011

Жыл бұрын

I'm from same generation as you and I totally agree with you. But to be fair, I consider the 80's and MTV and all the music video's pretty darn good and a unique era also. It was a very positive vibe, the 80's that is..

@bobespirit2112

Жыл бұрын

@@Rhiannon011 Hi Barbara, Have you checked out BAND-MAID?

The best 3 man band to ever play ☮️✌️☮️

@DoomsdayIsComing73

Ай бұрын

Rush has an argument, but I agree, brother, Grand Funk is the truth. They are in the conversation..👊🏼👊🏼

@bustedupgrunt1177

13 күн бұрын

ehf'n HUGE sound when live. Saw them 3 times, down in front.

This is probably in my top 5 favorite live performances of all time!!

These guys were babies playing this kind of music. I wanna be young again 😩

One of the greatest live performances ever. Not an an overstatement.

@bookhouseboy280

Жыл бұрын

I consider this the ultimate rendition (GFR live 1971): kzread.info/dash/bejne/imup1rKvipDIo7g.html

@theabsorbingman2492

Жыл бұрын

Facts 💯

@msmith5121

Жыл бұрын

Truth!!

Mel Schalker is one of the most criminally underrated bassists.

@vicprovost2561

Жыл бұрын

As is Don Brewer, what a rhythm section!

@claimguy

Жыл бұрын

Schacter

@davebrown5373

Жыл бұрын

Schacher

@Sprenklefish

Жыл бұрын

His tone on Live Album is legendary!!!!

@victorstefanovsky6902

Жыл бұрын

Actually he is still in many lists of the top 50 best bassists .

Mark Farner is 19 years in this performance. You just need to go into all the early Grand Funk! Goosebumps!!! I’m 66 WF and this still sets eon fire! Total respect for you guys!

@CaryOn11

Жыл бұрын

Probably at least 20. Born 09/29/1948. Show is from 1969.

@markhopkins222

Жыл бұрын

@@CaryOn11 Mel had just turned 18 I believe

@daviddolder7354

Жыл бұрын

Mel had a hit in ‘66 with 96 Tears as a member of ? and the Mysterians.

@CaryOn11

Жыл бұрын

@David Dolder Frank Lugo played bass on the recording. Mel subbed in later.

@scottwilliams8334

11 ай бұрын

70 and this was my little groups band because they didn't look like sissies. Saw them 7 times from 69-75.

Gransd Funk opened for Led Zeppelin in Detroit and completely upstaged them. Zeppelin dropped them from the tour. Mark Farmer - vocals guitar, Don Brewer - vocals, drums, Mel Schacher - bass and they're from Flint, Michigan

@chadheckman2693

Жыл бұрын

Farner not Farmer

@WMalven

Жыл бұрын

@@chadheckman2693 Effing autocorrect. I should have checked that after I wrote it

@chadheckman2693

Жыл бұрын

@@WMalven I hear ya, my friend. 😊

@ringonor4298

Жыл бұрын

My older brother saw GF open for zep and said the exact same thing. He did come home with a shattered tip drum stick from John Bonham. My dad was stirring paint with it for several years after that, until we rescued it from overdosing on oil based paint, those were the days.

This is what it looks like when confidence, competence, and commitment collide.

@davidgross990

Жыл бұрын

And being really high

@chiefswife1212

Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻brilliant!!!

First you hit me with Side 2 of Animals, and now you're lining up some Grand Funk - come on, how's a guy supposed to get any work done? Seriously, absolutely love this song choice, and I am here for the funk 😁. Peace and love from north of the border.

@joelliebler5690

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Grand Funk Railroad "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home"

This band would bring the house down every time. They rocked hard.

You guys get it! Maybe the best power trio jam ever captured on film! GFR we’re the real deal!

I'm 73 now and I really miss Rock of the late 60's/early 70's and particularly "Grand Funk" .... Bad Ass ... Thank You for playing this .... AND I really appreciate the good things you've said about these guys ... --- Grand Funk Forever !!!

That lead guitarist is part Native American and Irish. He still plays music and tours today. Mark Farner is the lead man.

Just seen Mark in concert Saturday and at 75 still kicks ass still has the voice and the moves and killing the guitar. Got a chance to meet him after breakfast awesome and humble

This to me is one of the best live performances ever captured. Just mind blowing. And coming from only 3 people! Great reaction.

The WHOLE RED ALBUM !! Masterpiece - PLEASE PLEASE do it - you guys the best

@deanlayman9200

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@ringonor4298

Жыл бұрын

Played the grooves off the red album!

6.7 million views on YT! Possibly the greatest live performance ever posted on You Tube of any band , any genre...all time.

I think the fact that the raw blues-based 60's and 70's sound was culturally augmented in so many unusual ways (classical,folk,funk,pop,electronic,soul etc..) makes our generation truly rare if not unique in the history of modern popular music. But you can hear it all for yourselves. Dig it.

One of the greatest live performances in rock history.

My older brother took me to see them in late April (29th) I believe at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The opening band was a group called Bloodrock.. their big hit was a song named DOA.. this was his graduation gift to me, just a week before I left for Vietnam at the ripe old age of 17.. great reaction.. I'll never forget it..

@swimlaps1

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service, so young! I bought the DOA (45 record) then in gr 6-7. Macabre.

When we were in high school around 1973 to 1975 there was nothing better than Grand funk railroad. 👍🏻👍🏻🤠👍🏻👍🏻

@michaelcowan6254

2 ай бұрын

I graduated in 75. I'm still a rocker with fast cars.

They were a couple of years out of high school here. Back then this song was virtually banned due to the marijuana references. It's a rock and roll travesty that they are not in the rock & roll hall of fame. They sold out Shea Stadium quicker than The Beatles did.

I have to tell you guys that they were my very first concert, my cousin took me for my 15th birthday and you'll never guess who opened up for them, none other than a young, very thin BB KING!!! Best concert ever!!!! I've never stopped going to concerts after that!! P.S. please play more of them, here's some more to start; " Mean Mistreater"," I'm your captain","In Need",or anything off of their first album 👍

@maryannerazzano7692

Жыл бұрын

My first concert too, think I was 14 ❤

@TheDivayenta

Жыл бұрын

Kind of sad BB was the opener. Such an influential musical giant. I appreciate the tickets for bringing out their blues idols.

@emilymartinez6961

Жыл бұрын

@@maryannerazzano7692, yes! It was the year 1971 and l was 15 , at the fabulous Forum in LA 👍🤩

@davidbutcher2976

Жыл бұрын

Actually it was FREDDY KING. And to the Host, GRAND FUNK was together for I believe 12 Gold albums at least 2 possibly 3 platinum albums, and all of them are still playing live today. Unfortunately not together but I wouldn't say anything about that aside from Don Brewer is a ASSHOLE depriving millions of fans from seeing what we TRULY WANT. GRAND FUNK RAILROAD LIVE. Don unlike pretty much every other band of the 60s and 70s, The GREATEST LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME GRAND FUNK, should be touring. No offense to the singer, guitar ., harmonica and keyboard players you have to have to be in MARK FARNER'S place. There is no GRAND FUNK without MARK FARNER.

The rock n roll party really never ends…..so many flavors to choose from,listen to love n learn.❤️🎼❤️

Another reason to love trios!

Mind blowing performance by all three !!! Spectacular

This is based on a prison work song, collected by Alan Lomax, which The Animals recorded in 1966, which Grand Funk transformed. Amazing.

@louremington6975

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering where this song came from. I was pretty sure it wasn't original by them but a great recreation. The part about making, a nickel bag, just didn't seem like music they would write.

@hoganfan924

Жыл бұрын

@@louremington6975 The original version is “burlap bags.” Farner changed it to nickel bags, as the were into smoking pot at this time, but Farner says that he only ever one time went on stage stoned in a recent interview I saw. They were extremely dedicated to putting on the best live shows possible.

I knew you guys would love this video. Grand Funk is serious funk. Check out the rest of their live performances videos. I had most of their albums on 8 tracks.

I heard this when I was a graduating senior in high school in 1974 when it had in fact come out before Woodstock. Why there does not make sense. My first true love's brother turned me on to the live album "Mark Don and Mel" in 1974 which satisfied a studio contract agreement but set the level for blues-rock during this incredible era. Show me a group who was equal to Grand Funk! You can't!

So many bands from this time still heavily influenced by blues and soul led the way to classic rock. Can't help but think of bands like Free when I hear this.

I saw GFR in 1973 at the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama. I was 17 years old and already a fan of the band, but they totally blew me away!! One of the best live bands ever and so underrated and unappreciated. They ruled the 70's!! Without a doubt they should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

It's gonna be a great day. Starts off with me seeing this from GFR, and then noticing in the side panel the 2nd side of Animals is ready for me. Great work guys. 'I've watched this from virtually ever reviewer I have found it with. You picked it our right away - the absolute confidence they banged this out with. Three fantastic performances. Sad story how they walked away from it all at the height of their success after being screwed over by their label. Foot Stompin Music might be a good review for you as well - very high energy.

As you rode the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, your heads looked like 2 bobbleheads bouncing on the ride 😆 Loved your reaction! I DO MISS THE LONG HAIR!

Saw them in the early 70's when I was in junior high and my ears rang for 2 1/2 days! Incredible live band. Check out their ages when they made this - will give you a whole new perspective....

American Band and Foot Stomping Music, 2 more you need to listen to.

Mark, Don and Mel these boys have some great music dig deeper . My brother gave me there first album when it came out, don't remember the year (I'm 68) it was in the late 60 .✌️ps I still have that album.

One time in 70 I saw them at the New Orleans Warehouse. The drummer started his solo, got up, walked around his drums and beating ever part of them, went down to the floor and played the floor while moving over the stage to the mic stands and started playing them, went back down the mic stand to the floor, crossed it and banged on everything that was on the stage before going back to his drums without ever stopping or missing a beat...Awesome!

I have to follow @DaveBradshaw's comment about getting something done today. I was just finishing your Animals reaction when this popped up! How the hell am I supposed to get out of the house and do something today with all this fire you're bringing? I can't wait to see your reaction to this one! I know ur gonna love Don, the drummer. Shit you're gonna love all these guys! Let's go y'all

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

You called it!! Don is THE MAN!!!!

This the best American rock band ever in my opinion. I grew up in the late 60's and 70's and they are apart of my youth. I got to see them live twice in my youth, great live band.

Can you really say enough about the Power Rock Trio? From Grand Funk, to ZZ TOP, to RUSH. It’s a winning formula, when you have 3 top tier musicians, all doing their thing, in perfect sync with each other, and I’d say the unofficial 4th member of these bands, is the live audience who Love ❤them. 🤘 🤘🤘

@bobespirit2112

Жыл бұрын

From Cream and Blue Cheer - they were the originators of the power trio, both starting in 1966. Ofc, Cream was the supergroup - made up of legendary musicians with already established reputations in the rock world - particularly “god” Eric Clapton. But both drummer Ginger Baker and bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce were established artists. And then with Cream became the biggest “Hard Rock” band on the planet for their 3 year run 1966-1968. Their farewell concert at the Albert Hall is legendary. Interesting tidbit - future prog-rock giants YES was Cream’s opening act for the farewell concert. Blue Cheer is best known for their version of Summertime Blues. But then Cream did a live version and stole their thunder, but they are still named as an influence by bands like GF, Rush, Triumph, etc - especially on North American bands. Take care and rock on 🤘🏼

@aethelwulfofwessex7152

Жыл бұрын

The Police weren't bad either 👍

@vicprovost2561

Жыл бұрын

The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream set the table.

@dennisholiday1868

Жыл бұрын

If you was a garage band just starting up you couldn't start playing like Jemi, Ceam or even Zepp but you could jump on Grand Funk Railroad and many did. Yes in a way it was basic but you damm sure enjoyed playing it. This music will get you on your feet!

@niteowl789

Жыл бұрын

Not mentioned yet, Triumph. Also Hendrix & The Experience were three musicians..

Love you guys reacting to greatness and admitting this band star ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ was different. Much love from above Jesus Christ is Lord blessings 🙏🙏🙏

“I’m your Captain /Closer to Home” is the greatest song they did.

Best performances - possibly - BUT - you still have not done DEEP PURPLE live on UK TV early 70's in the TV STUDIO doing CHILD in TIME!!!!! Need to see this gentleman!

Motor City rock at its finest here!! You kids are listening to some great music...please don't stop! (also good to know you're REAL musicians that play INSTRUMENTS).

GFR is always a great ride

Hitting on all cylinders 🤘❤️. An American band not even in the rock hall of fame. These cats were huge. Mark, mel and don

Saw them open for Johnny Winter back in the day. That's who you need to check out. "Mean Town Blues" live video. Yes, I'm that old but I saw all the great bands. Trust me.

@thorzzz1z

Жыл бұрын

Wait til they see the live performance of Frankenstein

@hoganfan924

Жыл бұрын

Look up “Tobacco Road” from them. Another one of the best live performances you’ll ever see

The sold out NY's Shea Stadium FASTER than the Beatles...were biggest act in country for about a year and a half. Other hits include "Im Your Captain/Getting Closer to My Home" a double play that needs to be played together. The bassist in this video was only SEVENTEEN when it was filmed. Band had a falling out and the drummer and bassist kicked out the lead singer after long contract battles- he wound up living in trailer park recently. SAD end to a great group

Man, I miss the 60's/70's music so much. Everyone...get your children musical instruments as gifts.

Saw them in 71' with Bloodrock as the opening act. Great live band.

@t.j.payeur5331

Жыл бұрын

DOA...

@kecurroj

Жыл бұрын

@@t.j.payeur5331 Yep, Bloodrock did play that song. :)

@robdavidson6111

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I saw GFR with Bloodrock during this time as well at the El Paso County Coliseum. Still remember those old fashioned red domed siren lights going off when D.O.A. was being played. Scared the heck out of me. I was 13 years old. HAHa

@brotherbob3569

Жыл бұрын

Loyola Field House in New Orleans. Grand Funk & Bloodrock 71.

@danhall2197

Жыл бұрын

T.J. Bloodrock is a jamming band. Check out Kool-aid Kids.

From 1969' to 1971' Grand Funk ruled the Hard Rock in America !! Grand Funk was HUGE, a ton of Hits and heavy grooves and very meaningful songs for that period. All Tough Kids from the Flint Michigan area growing up in the 60s, Their manager Totally Screwed them out of Millions of dollars !!!! 💰💵💰💵💰 Check out the many Docs on GF on Ytube !! My older Brother saw them in 1970' Hampton Beach, NH and I was outside on the Beach boardwalk with my parents, I was 11' at the time we were enjoying all the eats on a summer night and the Beach Casino where Funk was playing kept all the doors open and you could hear the show so well !! 👍🎶🎸🥁🎹🎤✌

They played all their concerts with 100%. They put on the stage. I was lucky to start following in the late 60's.

These guys were 🔥🔥🔥 back in the day! 🥰✌

GRAND FUNK Laa and Chee! Another Heavy Rockin Soul band from Southern Michigan brother! Mark, Mel, and Don are the one and only American rock band to release 10, count them, 10 consecutive Platinum releases! GRAND indeed!!

Nobody breaks it down like the Grand Funk, and nobody breaks the bands down like the AirplayBeats. Good observation about being on stage from the musician's POV. Love ya'll.

Your right, they have so much talent it's not about fear, it's about going out and enjoying playing and showing your skills to a live audience! They want people to leave that stadium saying Wow, they blew me away, what a great show!!!! And they were!!!!

I saw them twice in 1971, the first time was in Tampa . They played that hard the entire show. They were huge for a while in the early 70's.

Thanks for acknowledging how hard that drummer is working!

Even the mic stand was rockin out.

kecurroj and I had the same experience in 1971. GFR was my first concert and they were AWESOME live. Their live album I got later is great and brings back those memories. I had no idea that I was only a couple years younger than them when I saw them. I refuse to see them now after they screwed Mark Farner years ago, he was the heart and soul of the band. Great reaction!!

This is one of my all time favorite performances. Blows my mind EVERY time.

Thank you for reacting to this video. I have been waiting for this one. The critics never liked Grand Funk Railroad and they were always under appreciated. I started going to rock concerts in the mid to late 60's and have seen some of the very best rock bands from the 60's through the mid 80's. Grand Funk Railroad, before they added the organ and changed the direction of their music, put on a better live show than Led Zeppelin, the Who, early Black Sabbath and many others in my opinion.

Oh yes! Now you guys are diving into the goody-bag!😎

I was 10 years old when I first heard this and I'm 64 now. It still sounds just as good as it did that day! Peace and love!

I'm glad you got started near the beginning Of Grand Funk. Like a lot of bands, they morphed. Other earlier songs you may want to try are "Heartbreaker", "Paranoid", "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home", and "Footstompin' Music". They were delightfully primitive in those days. If you want to really hear them jam, (there's no video that I know of) you must do "I Come Tumblin' ". It's three man ultra-jam Heaven!

Oh man you guys are in for a treat.

Back in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad was the best hard rock- Funk-blues trio that the U.S.A. had to offer! Lead guitarist, singer Mark Farner's Soulful gutsy- Raw vocals was tantamount by far, man!.... This performance probably came off of the "Johnny Cash Show" 1969-'71?..... Other "kick-ass" hard blues- Funk rock bands trios include ZZ-TOP, and Thin Lizzy.....

They are so American that one of their big hits is We're an American Band! I saw them live when they were older, at the Washington state fair in 1997 or 1998, and they still rocked the joint!! 😊

Glad you guys discovered this gem so much creativity in these three musicians. This shows the magic you get and how honed and tight they were after repeated live performances. True artists.

I'll be 70 in June, believe it or not, this was my generation's music...on vinyl...

I live near Flint. In the 90s Mark Farner & his brother Rick had a band & did shows all over Michigan. A guy who grew up with them organized busses to go to all their shows. I saw them at the state fairgrounds, Pine Knob, Freedom Hill & a few other venues. They rocked ❤

Grand Funk Railroad Live 🔥 Should be a Must in everyone's collection!!

@bernhardherrmann9230

Жыл бұрын

😊Yeah, dear RONNY 😊!...a n d: ALL THE GIRLS IN THE WORLD BEWARE!!! (TO ME, THEIR BEST ONE!) ❤😊🎉 BERNIE GERMANY 😊

I read somewhere that this was a live performance for record producers, executives or whatever. It's basically a LIVE demo of the band for marketing purposes. Hence, why there is no crowd reaction. Still an outstanding performance, no doubt about it! I appreciate your reaction(s).

@RogerThat1986

2 ай бұрын

This was a TV performance on "The Show" on PBS (Public Broadcasting), when PBS was brand new.

Can you imagine coming out on stage and putting on a performance that tight? That performance is super impressive.

As an old timer I got to see a lot of greats play in person through the 60's and 70's. Grand Funk was a staple tour show so we braved a snowstorm (following plows) to the Coliseum in Springfield, Mass. Not long after getting seats along with about 100 or others an announcement was made that the highways had closed and, while trying to figure out what happens next the band came out and said "since we're all stuck together...and the jam still is after almost 50 years epic

Que tamaño de Banda!!! Tres magníficos.. Se extrañan esos tiempos de música fantástica ..... Saludos desde México!

Really lovin' your commentary and personal insights. Keep it up.

Absolutely love this band. Thanks for the memories sweet and a little sad. Keep Rocking on.

1969 .....WOODSTOCK AND THESE GUYS. Grand Funk Railroad just rocked their hearts out for you.

Dudes, I saw them live in around 72/73 or so, and I walked in the venue which was a small, low ceiling, place(like an old school bowling alley even with some tables and a bar in the back... and point #1 the sound had nowhere to escape to : ), they all looked and played beyond cool, and you think, "these guys are cooler than I knew cool could be, plus talented". They energized, the place and as you said, yes, they knew people were going to be in awe, but for them, it seemed normal, which made them seem even cooler.

PURE BRILLIANCE!!!

Mark Don and Mel. My dad’s favorite band, hence my first name 😊. These three guys have so much soul, you can hear Their influences in the music.

They are from Michigan right down the road from Detroit Flint got the real star in Detroit where I saw them at Cobo Arena when I was 16 years old they actually performed this song Motown had a lot of great artists not only black artists they also perform a lot of tunes from my favorite Grand Funk Railroad album e pluribus funk play my favorite songs loneliness

They two great vocalists! Farner was such a great performer! They’re one of this great bands that get forgotten sometimes. Their 1st 9 albums are really solid and I like albums 10 & 11. They always stole the show when they played in mucus festivals too!

IN THE OLD DAYS: We would play this tune at sound level 11, and watch the Beers scoot across the table...! Lon + Chi... You guys MUST do Deep Purple MADE IN JAPAN. It is the BEST LIVE ALBUM EVER made.

Thanks for reacting to this.

Been listening to these guy's every since I was a young teenager in the 70s..... Black, White, it didn't matter what walk of life you were from, everybody was feeling these guys... I'm from B'ham Al. But now I live here in Flint MI, their hometown..Stay about a mile away from that famous GFR Bridge. I wish they hadn't split up. I had most of their original music. They got plenty more jams. One of my favorite bands of all times. They still after all these years 💯💯🔥🔥. Mark Farner, lead singer and guitarist: Mel Schacher on Bass he's a beast: Don Brewer on drums and vocals. They are from Flint Michigan

Just an incredibly tight and energetic performance. So on top of their game.

I laughed so much at your comments and it was a joy to see the true look of appreciation on your faces. Grand Funk is one of the best. I saw them in concert and they sound exactly the same live.

Awesomeness 😎