And it was great to see Don light up while telling his story of his amazing tune. Says Grand Funk Railroad’s lead singer, “John is a charismatic and sweet, funny man that is a joy to spend time with. Then he reminded his wife that they have a home because of the song.
The band and Ellison’s wife asked him if he remembered “the girl,” and he says that he doesn’t. A local radio personality heard them rehearsing the song, and networked the recording they made that night to Atlantic Records, who offered to release the song." We were broke, and I thought, ‘I don’t need a whole lot of money…’” and the other lyrics. Grand Funk Railroad’s 2019 “50 Years Of Funk Tour” was a huge success and now, with the group’s 2021 “Some Kind Of Wonderful Tour,” seasoned Grand Funk lovers and contemporary rock fans discovering the group for the first time will be able to celebrate 50 Years of Funk with Grand Funk Railroad.ħ.2 Fayetteville, GA Southern Ground Amphitheaterħ.4 Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg 4th of July Celebrationħ.10 Chippewa Falls, WI Northern Wisconsin State Fairħ.31 Marion, IL Marion Cultural and Civic CenterĨ.6 Waterloo, NY del Lago Resort & CasinoĨ.14 Mount Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino & ResortĨ.27 Big Flats, NY Summer Stage at Tag’sĩ.9 Cohasset, MA South Shore Music Circusĩ.17 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxiĩ.“It was 4 in the morning, and she was hanging in my arms, and I thought, ‘Damn, she is some kind of morning. EMI/Capitol (Universal Music) released a new Grand Funk Greatest Hits package that includes a bonus DVD of rare concert footage.
GFR drew 25,000 people to their Molson Canal Series Concert outside Buffalo, 20,000 in Albany, New York, and 20,000 fans to downtown Orlando, Florida. The multi-talented band carries on the tradition of Grand Funk hits and creates a new chapter in the legacy of Grand Funk Railroad. The most recent gold CD award was presented to the band for their greatest hits package Grand Funk Railroad the Collectors Series. The group has now accumulated 13 gold and 10 platinum records with record sales exceeding 25 million copies sold worldwide. Over their career, Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits and two Number One singles (“ We’re An American Band” and “Locomotion,” both selling more than one million each). The group’s widespread appeal is also evident in its prestigious recording achievements. A 1971 performance at New York’s Shea Stadium sold out faster than the Beatles. Internationally acclaimed Grand Funk has toured the world, selling out in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and South America. film Radio, and in the swash buckler Sahara starring Matthew McConaughey. “We’re An American Band” was featured in the Cuba Gooding Jr.
The huge hit was featured in a General Motors national TV ad campaign and in Disney’s animated feature film The Country Bears.
“We’re An American Band” has received notoriety in recent years being used in movie soundtracks and in television/radio advertising. Mega-hits “ We’re An American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “Locomotion,” and “Some Kind Of Wonderful” still receive continuous airplay on Classic Rock radio. The fact that Grand Funk’s legacy still reigns over the Classic Rock landscape 50 years after is a testament to the group’s influence and staying power. Grand Funk laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. Tim,” his credits include stints with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and English soul man Robert Palmer. (KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were influenced early on by Grand Funk.) Keyboardist Tim Cashion has a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami. Don refers to Max as “the best blue-eyed soul singer on the planet.” Lead guitarist Bruce Kulick is best known for his 12 years with KISS and has credits with Michael Bolton, Meatloaf and Billy Squier. Max penned and sang 38’s biggest hit “Second Chance” and was co-founder of California’s legendary Jack Mack and the Heart Attack.
Known as “The American Band,” the high-energy five-piece group GRAND FUNK RAILROAD includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, “We’re An American Band”) and bassist Mel Schacher, “The God of Thunder.” Joining Don and Mel are true “All Stars.” Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special.