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“Oh my name is McNamara, I'm the frontman of the band,” the opening line of a famous song describing the jovial antics of an Irish American band at the turn of the 20th century in New York City. Now a new book written by Dr Derek…

Flint Native Mark Farner returns to the Capitol Theater on January 28, 2022. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $ 27.50 to $ 47.50. Tickets go on sale September 17 at noon. Genesee County Residents Save 30% for the Genesee…

Legendary bassist Joseph '' Dusty '' Hill has passed away at the age of 72. Hill was the bassist for American band 'ZZ Top for over 50 years.His death was confirmed by band members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. According…

As a former Grand Funk Railroad singer / guitarist, Mark Farner's vocals and playing have been rock classics on stereo systems and radio for over 50 years. Songs he has written or covered include "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Bad Time",…

The Flaming Lips face the nation's uncertain future with a dose of revisionist history on their most moving release since The sweet newsletter. Wayne Coyne is alone in the Flaming Lips' Oklahoma City…

It was a time of change for the power trio from Flint, Michigan, of Mark Farner (guitar), Don Brewer (drums) and Mel Schacher (bass). After the newly formed group!-->!-->…

Share the post "BPMD drop cover of" We're An American Band "by Grand Funk Railroad" BPMD - the band with heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark…

Metal supergroup BPMD shared their cover of the Grand Funk Railroad classic "We're An American Band". The track comes from their upcoming debut album.The band includes Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy…

The wait is coming to an end! BPMD - featuring heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overpowered) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Son of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi (Metal allegiance) and guitarist!-->!-->…

Founded by singer / guitarist Ken Block in Florida in 1993, Sister Hazel is something of an anomaly: a successful band that has kept the same original members for 27 years. After nearly three decades together, Block,…

Songwriter-drummer Don Brewer on the origins of a rock anthem It's one of the most iconic songs in rock & roll history. Written and sung by Don Brewer, drummer for Grand Funk Railroad, it was released in 1973 on the album…

Co-founding and playing alongside Little Feat - which legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has called his favorite American band - is just a fraction of Bill Payne's busy career. A touring member of the iconic Doobie…

They had defied the American rock media for years, with their albums sold at a million dollars and their frequent hits on the singles charts. But as of September 29, 1973, no one could deny that Big Funk were really the…

Former members of the 28-state group are gathering this weekend in St. Louis for walk and concert rehearsals. On Monday afternoon, they will share the stage with the Compton Heights Concert Band at the Shaw booth in Tower Grove Park.Three…

In 1967, McDonald's founder Ray Kroc established the McDonald's All-American High School Band to recognize some of the nation's most accomplished young instrumentalists. Each year until 1992, 105 high school students—including two from…

As one of the founding members, singer, lead guitarist and author of most of Grand Funk Railroad's music catalog, Mark Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force behind the scene. In a sense,!-->!-->…

Bourbon and beyond 2019When: Sep 20-22Where: Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips LaneMore information: visit bourbonandbeyond.com or whitereaperusa.com.A restless, restless crowd, shoulder to shoulder, were silenced at the first sound…

In The Number Ones, I review every # 1 single in the history of Billboard Hot 100, starting at the beginning of the graph, 1958, and working your way up to the present.

Mark and Lesia Farner's son Jesse died on the evening of July 4, 2018 of complications from a previous…

The members of Rice - an American band have spent the winter locked in their basement studio honing their tunes and - coincidentally, like Punxsutawney Phil - they will rise above ground on Saturday. I don't expect this eight-piece band…

Mark Farner has three words for you, Montgomery: “Are you ready? This longtime rocker is known around the world as a founding member and former guitarist and frontman of Grand Funk Railroad. On Saturday, Mark Farner's American group…

Versatile, virtuoso and with a formidable work ethic, renowned arena rockers Grand Funk Railway quickly gained importance. Formed in Flint, Michigan, by guitarist / vocalist Mark Farner and drummer / co-vocalist Don Brewer,…

Breadcrumb Links The music local arts festivals "We are Mexicans or Latinos, but we also like American music. It's a shame that the leaders are among those who spread hatred." — Pepe Carlos, La Santa Cecilia…

Happy 4th to all! To get you in the spirit of celebrating A.'s good ol 'USA, the Dead Daisies are releasing a live video of their cover of the Grand Funk Railroad classic, "We're an American Band."The clip, seen above, not only features…

KOKOMO - As you may already know, Grand Funk Railroad is an American group. And at 8:30 p.m. Saturday,…

White Reaper, "the best American band in the world"There is no greater compliment a group can receive than having people turn on them. The backlash means you are not standing still.Some White Reaper fans seem disturbed by the confident,…

The cliché “They're better live” was invented for bands like White Reaper. The records are good, but it's on stage that the wonderfully scuzzy mix of pop-punk and garage rock becomes stratospheric. It's rock for rock, with the…

Rock music's best protest album in years wasn't supposed to happen - or at least the band that made it hoped it wouldn't be necessary. Patterson Hood, lead singer of the Drive-By Truckers, wrote "What It Means" in…

Photo by Danny Clinch Just in time for the band's 20th anniversary, Drive-By Truckers announced American group, their eleventh studio album. The South Georgia-by-way-of-Alabama rockers will release the 11-song collection via ATO…

American celebrated 239e birthday yesterday. In Chicago, another American institution took a milestone, as the Grateful Dead turned 50 and performed their penultimate show as a group. The occasion drew many tributes. A record number of…

An opinion on the cover of Rob Zombie's "We're An American Band" will go no further than that of Rob Zombie. The song is really a cover - the hard rocker changes very little from the Grand Funk Railroad original beyond putting his burnt…