| | Heavy Metal Time Machine Interview with Mark Farner
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Check out this interview with Mark taken on May 5th, 2008.
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|  | Mark Farner Friday, Art and Story by Susie Kleiner
Friday, Apr 18th, 2008
Mark Farner Friday
Mark Farner and Grand Funk Friday’s Sketch, as my son said, “a great guitar player, a great musician, what more can I tell you mom.”
This is a sketch I did for my son’s 15th birthday, he was only 8 months into playing. I’d come home from work and I would hear “I’m Your Captain” screaming out of the speakers with the old lp’s and the crackling sound, what a throw back for us over 40 folks.
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| | | KICKING OFF 2008
Wednesday, Apr 2nd, 2008
News: April 2, 2008
Hey all you Farner Fans!
Well, we’re gearing up for the 2008 tour season. We look forward to seeing you all. I gotta tell ya, I’m excited!! Your gonna love the show. The Set List Poll is a success again this year and you guys picked some great music. We appreciate your in put on the songs that mean the most to you.
Mark, Lawrence, Hubert and Karl just finished 5 days of rehearsal. Things are sounding good. As I listen to the songs it makes me anticipate the fans...
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|  | FAN CLUB - Random Draw Video
Saturday, Dec 15th, 2007
Mark has video taped himself selecting the winner for the recent Random Draw Fan Club Contest. (click the “For More Information visit: Link below to view this video) The winner will receive a personal phone call from Mark Farner!
Join the Mark Farner Fan Club today and participate in the next fan club contest! Who knows....you may be the next big winner!
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| | | ONLINE RADIO
Wednesday, Nov 7th, 2007
Guest: Mark Farner - The Rock Patriot on Kansas City Online Radio
Mark Kerr's Blues Nation this Saturday (Nov 10th) 5pm-7pm Central, Special guest - Mark Farner. A true rock 'n roll legend, Mark Farner found fame and success at 20 years of age as the leader of one of America's biggest bands of the 1970's - the original Grand Funk Railroad.
Listen Exclusively on Kansas City Online Radio. www.KCOnlineRadio.com
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|  | 25th Anniversary of “The Wall”
Friday, Nov 2nd, 2007
When we got the call to see if we’d come play at the 25th anniversary of the Viet Nam Veterans Monument, (“The Wall”) in Washington DC. I must tell you, I had an emotional moment. I guess it was because the vets picked my song “I’m Your Captain” (Closer To Home) as their favorite song and how that song came into being.
You see, back when I wrote the song, I had said my night time prayers and added a PS on it: I asked the Creator to give me a song that would reach and touch the hearts of peop...
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|  | MARK FARNER: Messenger, Parker, Patriotism
Wednesday, Oct 24th, 2007
Guitar lovers might think that the sub-title of this article has a guitar brand sandwiched between two non-guitar-related terms, but long-time Farner fans are probably aware that “Messenger” refers to the rare brand of electric guitar with which the Michigan-based guitarist first forged a path with Grand Funk Railroad in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. However, Farner also accepts the word “messenger” as it relates to his current role in contemporary music with his current band, N’rG.
Inter...
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|  | Classic Rock Cares
Monday, Oct 22nd, 2007
Video Clip of Mark and Joe Lynn Turner. Click link below to view video.
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|  | For The People Album Review by Joe Viglione
Monday, Oct 22nd, 2007
If you take the guitar riff from Santana's "Smooth" and shake it up in a blender with Edwyn Collins sublime "A Girl Like You" the result will be one of Mark Farner's best tracks since "Bad Time", a catchy pop tune he calls "Nadean" on the Grand Funk lead singer's most important solo effort in the close to thirty years that he's been making music full time without Mel Schacher and Don Brewer. The eleven songs on For The People contain more hits than misses, though, from the beautifully Hendrix...
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|  | Steve Cropper's 51st yr of Music Cellebration
Thursday, Oct 18th, 2007
Amidst an all-star lineup which included Tanya Tucker, Kim Carnes, Felix Cavaliere, Ray Benson, Eddie Floyd and many others, Mark Farner took the stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the Steve Cropper concert on October 10, 2007. His performance of "Bad Time to Be in Love", complete with crocodile tears, was well-received; but when Mark performed "I'm Your Captain", the audience went wild and rose to their feet offering a standing ovation that was not offered to the many talented a...
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|  | 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book
Monday, Oct 15th, 2007
The Wall celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and documents its fascinating history - from its controversial inception in 1982 to its evolution as the most visited and venerated memorial in our nation’s capital. Features include award-winning fiction and poetry on the Vietnam War, the photography of famed Vietnam War photographer Larry Burrows (including photos featured in the The Vietnam Experience book series), Maya Lin’s original sketches and design statement, ...
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|  | The Wall - 25 Years
Thursday, Oct 11th, 2007
Mark Farner to headline Vietnam Vets 25 year Anniversary of "The Wall" in Washington DC.
PRESS RELEASES
VVA To Welcome Thousands
At Anniversary Parade For The Wall
(Washington, D.C.) – Vietnam Veterans of America is sponsoring a 25th Anniversary Parade celebrating and commemorating the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Saturday, November 10, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
“We’re expecting the largest gathering of veterans in Washington since the dedication ...
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| | | Gary James' Interview With Mark Farner
Monday, Oct 1st, 2007
Mark Farner and Grand Funk Railroad had the kind of success that most bands could only dream about. They sold over 25 million records, netting them 12 Platinum and 15 Gold albums in the process.
Today, (2005) there is a Mark Farner Band and a Grand Funk Railroad. And that, is where we started this interview.
Q - Mark, I'm going to ask you what I recently asked Don Brewer. How can there be a Grand Funk without Mark Farner?
A - There can't, not in my head. And see, this is the way i...
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|  | Tony Snow Hangin' With Mark
Friday, Sep 28th, 2007
Tony Snow showed up at a recent Fantasy Camp and hung out with Mark. The experience was enjoyed by all!
Check out the video of Tony Snow by clicking the information link below.
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|  | Mark Farner Fan Club looking for Fan Input
Friday, Sep 28th, 2007
We are working to complete The Official Fan Club and would
like the fans to become involved in the final stages.
We need your help!
In honor of the Fan Club's GRAND OPENING, let's start
off rockin' with an exciting contest for club members!
Please put your creative minds to work and send us YOUR
fan club contest ideas, suggestions and thoughts!
Each submission will be read and may or may not be used for the opening contest or upcoming contest.
Ideas can be submitted anonymousl...
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|  | Video from Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp 2007
Tuesday, Sep 25th, 2007
To view this video just click on the link below. This will pop up a new window and the video will be played!
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|  | “DOIN’ IT FOR DEAN” Benefit
Saturday, Sep 8th, 2007
ROCK ‘N’
ROLL FOR THE PEOPLE…..One
of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s most prolific power trios was born right here
in the U. S. A. in Flint, Michigan. During
the 1970’s GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would dominate FM radio selling over twenty-five
million albums with such classics as “Some...
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|  | Classic Rock Cares!
Thursday, Aug 16th, 2007
What a concept! The Entwistle Foundation has come up with a means to supply’s musical instruments in conjunction with the nation’s already established Public Library’s. It benefits underprivileged children who could otherwise not afford this creative option that invokes basic expression and communion of the human soul. For some of us, it’s just a part of who we are but sometimes we need the assistance of other who burn with the same passion for “Music” to help us out!
I am proud to be ass...
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|  | Nightlife Rock Report
Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2007
CLASSIC
ROCK CARES/JOHN ENTWISTLE FOUNDATION
Featuring: Brian Johnson/Cliff Williams (AC/DC)
Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow)
Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad)
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| | | THE REAL AMERICAN DEAL
Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2007
Mark Farner; The Real American Deal
By Steve Hayes
To the many fans of classic rock n’ roll who plan to attend today’s concert market; buyers beware. In an age of slick back door marketing and corporate ownership, the group you once thought of as your favorite band may be on tour in name only. Let’s get honest here. Journey without Steve Perry and Foreigner without Lou Gramm are simply tribute bands based on legal deception to the fans tha...
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|  | The Neff Zone - FOR THE PEOPLE REVIEW
Thursday, Jun 7th, 2007
Whatever happened to "For the People?" That’s the question asked on the first track of "Rock Patriot," a new album by noted Michigan rock and roll legend Mark Farner. If the name Mark Farner doesn’t ring a bell, he was the lead guitarist/singer for one of the most successful bands ever to come out of Michigan – Grand Funk Railroad. Back in their heyday, Grand Funk, three guys from Flint, sold more records and concert tickets than any other act on the planet, including the Beatles. Grand Funk ...
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|  | TOUCH TUNES
Tuesday, Apr 24th, 2007
Mark Farner and “Touch Tunes”
Mark has joined with Touch Tunes Digital Juke Boxes. Anywhere you see a Touch Tunes Digital Juke Box you can here Mark’s current release, “For The People”. If it’s not on the box go to the owner and request them to order it in. There’s a ton of digital music available for them and some of the smaller venues may need you to bring it to there attention. Request anywhere you see a Touch Tunes Digital Juke Box and let’s get it heard across the country!! Thanks ...
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|  | Official Fan Club Name Selection
Friday, Apr 13th, 2007
We have a winner. Click the link below for winners names and more details.
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|  | Music Street Journal - For The People Review
Friday, Mar 30th, 2007
Overall Review
Right off the bat, you might notice that the vocals on this disc sound very familiar. That’s because Mark Farner was the main voice of Grand Funk Railroad (along with the guitarist). That might lead you to believe that the music on the CD will sound like GFR. In some cases that assumption is correct, but Farner has grown as a musician and songwriter over the years and GFR is not the only idiom in his arsenal of sounds. Make no mistake, the disc certainly fits well under th...
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|  | Modern Guitar Magazine
Thursday, Mar 8th, 2007
Mark will be Featured in the April-May Edition of Modern Guitar Magazine (written by Brian D.Holland).
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|  | Fans - Share Your Photos
Thursday, Mar 1st, 2007
Mark Farner has played a huge role in America's Rock and Roll history. His music.... heard across the globe and many fans have lots of rockin' memories captured in photos. Hey Brothers and Sisters! Do you have any Mark Farner photos that you would like to share with us? We're looking for nostalgic and current pics.
Click on the "For more information visit:" link below for all the details.
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|  | TropicWaveRadio.net interviews Mark Farner March 6th
Wednesday, Feb 28th, 2007
TUESDAY MARCH 6th, 11am
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A true rock 'n roll legend, Mark Farner found fame and success at 20 years of age as the
leader of one of America's biggest bands of the 1970's - the original Grand Funk Railroad.
The band recorded 17 albums with total sales of more than 25 million records. Mark Farner is the unmistakable voice, guitarist, and songwriter that powered the original Grand Funk Railroad to
12 platinum and 15 gold albums.
The hit singles included "I'm Your Ca...
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|  | ROCK & ROLL FANTASY CAMP
Friday, Jan 26th, 2007
Do you recognize the Brother in this picture with me? We were both counselors at the New York, L. A., and Columbus, Ohio Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps. It’s Teddy-Zig-Zag- Andreadis. I discovered that Teddy is not only a multi-talented musician but has a caring, loving heart and that makes him A #1 in my book. Teddy has shared the stage with a lot of talent like Carol King, Guns & Roses, Alice Cooper, Billy Bob Thornton, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Bruce Willis and the Accelerators ...
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|  | WHMI RADIO
Tuesday, Jan 16th, 2007
Mark will do an interview with Tim Brown at WHMI Radio, 93.5 FM, Howell Michigan, for their Fast > Forward show which features Rock-N-Roll Classics followed by the artists new music.The show will air on Saturday, 1/27 @ 6:00pm & also again on Sunday morning 1/28 @ 9:00am. They will also be streaming live at www.whmi.com. Tune in! |
|  | The Eagle Radio
Sunday, Jan 7th, 2007
The Eagle 99.1, El Paso Texas Débuts Mark and “For The People” album on their “Then and Now” Spotlight. The “Then and Now” feature happens once per Jock shift. The Jock stops down and spotlights the artist briefly, they play an older cut followed by some imaging and the new cut is played. After the play the Jock ties the whole package together. The song, Nadean, rotates throughout the entire day with giveaways. The Eagle will be streaming this spotlight also and you can catch it at www.9...
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|  | Mark Farner Visits Howard Stern
Monday, Sep 11th, 2006
The self-professed "King of All Media" Howard Stern welcomed Mark Farner as a special guest on his SIRIUS Radio Networks radio/TV show as Mr. Farner was in the process of storming New York's major media in support of his recent solo record, For The People. Mr. Stern referred to Mr. Farner as a rock pioneer and in turn Mr. Farner acknowledged Stern's status a rock Icon in his own right. The mutual support was a refreshingly honest show of entertainment industry solidarity. Mark Farner performe...
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|  | Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp to be featured on the Today Show and ABC Nightly News!
Monday, Aug 28th, 2006
Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp to be featured on the Today Show and ABC Nightly News!
August 25, 2006
Dear Rock Stars,
I’d like to thank everyone for making the New York City Camp an incredible Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp! My deepest appreciation goes out to the counselors, rock stars and most importantly the amazing campers.
NBC’s Today Show will air a piece on Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp that they filmed at the New York City Camp on Labor Day, Monday September 4th. The ABC World News with C...
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|  | MARK FARNER CONFIRMATION FOR ROCKLINE SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
Monday, Aug 28th, 2006
"Mark Farner” will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn Wednesday night September 6th at 8:30 PDT. For a station near you, and information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com
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|  | Ex-con organized failed music fest
Monday, Aug 28th, 2006
The man behind the Darrington festival is long gone, and the sheriff may investigate.
By Kaitlin Manry
Herald Writer
DARRINGTON - An ex-convict organized a three-day rock festival with nine national acts, including headliner Cheap Trick.
He hired a team of professionals to oversee the details, such as advertising, public relations and security.
He showed up at the Darrington Rock Festival on Aug. 4, along with an estimated 2,000 ticket holders and several bands. The ex-c...
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|  | Grand Funk Railroad DVD
Monday, Aug 21st, 2006
Grand Funk Railroad drummer Don Brewer notes in the 1973 "We're an American Band" mini-documentary/promo video that he liked to handle the business because no one else wanted to. He's been running it ever since singer-guitarist-songwriter and frontman Mark Farner jumped off their late-'90s reunion, turning GFR into a nostalgia band.
There's a hint of Brewer's revisionism in the five previously unreleased videos included in the new deluxe edition of this year's "Grand Funk Railroad: Greatest ...
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| | | A Dream come true
Monday, Jul 10th, 2006
Well Glory be! Something finally came true!
I know it’s been a while but with the efforts of all who have been involved and the intention of the Love that has been sown into this project, it’s out.
There have been many comments from those that have already received their copies. We would like to thank all those that ordered in advance so they could have their copy first. We encourage anyone that would like to share their comments on the new album to go to Cindy Page’s link, webmaster@...
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| | | NEWS UPDATE
Saturday, Jun 24th, 2006
New release headed your way!!
Just a bit of news to bring you up to date.
Our new release, “For The People” is on it’s way!
All pre-orders will ship out next week. Hurry and save! The special price of $11.99 is for pre-orders only. At the end of the day on the street date, Independence Day, July 4th the price will be $13.99.
I continue to be in contact with Sony BMG on the Extended Versions Live Album. They are running a bit behind schedule. I will keep you posted. For tho...
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|  | Mark Farner Visits Capital Records
Wednesday, Jun 21st, 2006
MARK FARNER VISITS CAPITOL RECORDS ON EVE OF HISTORIC GRAND FUNK RAILROAD RELEASE
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| | | Hey all you Mark Farner Fans!
Wednesday, Mar 22nd, 2006
Welcome to Mark's new site. Thank-you for being patient and waiting for us to be up and running again. We are FULL STEAM ahead as of today!
We're really excited about 2006!!
A lot of good things are in the works. I know that many of you have been waiting for the release of the "New Album". In June, Sony BMG will release a "Re-master of the live Chicago/Milwaukee performances. Then, this summer we ourselves will release the first album since 1991 of all new material. We are Geek-...
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| | | Greetings From Mark
Monday, Feb 27th, 2006
Hey everybody!
How do you like the new look? We are looking forward to a great year of music from Lawrence Buckner, Hubert Crawford, Paul Ojibway and yours truly, the N’rG Band. We thank you for your continued support. We have been knocked down but got back up, we have been slandered and have been raised up higher than their words, we have been tried over and over but since we only accept the revelation of the truth in any given situation and stand on it’s integrity, the lessons keep c...
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