From "Grand Funk" to Grace: The Authorized Biography of Mark Farner - Softcover

Engelhardt, Kristofer K.

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9781896522746: From "Grand Funk" to Grace: The Authorized Biography of Mark Farner

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ISBN 10: 1896522742 ISBN 13: 9781896522746

Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, 2001

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The quintessential '70s arena rock band is uncovered in this authorized biography of Grand Funk Railroad.

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Synopsis:

Mark Farner is a founding member, lead guitarist-vocalist, songwriter and primary creative force of the interna-tionally famous rock group Grand Funk Railroad. Grand Funk Railroad has sold over 25 million records and were the biggest record-selling American group of 1970. They have earned eleven consecutive RIAA Gold Record Awards, six of which earned Platinum Awards. Grand Funk Railroad is the only group, beside The Beatles, to sellout New York's Shea Stadium - and in record time. By the mid-1970s they had become known as 'the American band' with such classic rock hits as: Rock and Roll Soul, I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home), Some Kind Of Wonderful, Bad Time, The Loco-Motion and We're An American Band. They were certainly not for the weak-at-heart. They quite literally drove audiences into a frenzy from the outset with their bombastic sound. It was painfully loud. The music children listened to on 8-track tapes in their cars - dope-smokin' music! They were the quintessential '70s arena rock band helping to define what was later termed 'Heavy Metal'. Initially it resembled the movie 'Spinal Tap!' but it evolved into something quite different.

In this authorised biography, the fiercely private Mark Farner, talks about conflicts within his family and Grand Funk Railroad, his drug use, 'sex-capades', touring with 'the American band', marital infidelities, a child out of wedlock, divorce, his teenage bride, bitter lawsuit, losing a fortune, the breakup and reunions of Grand Funk battles with the IRS, medical conditions, religious rebirth, politics and everything else capturing his passion. Includes Bonus CD.

About the Author:

Kristofer Englehardt is a diehard Beatles fan and the creator of one of the largest Beatles records collections in the world. His expert commentary on the band has been featured on TV networks including CNN, Fox News, and PAX. He is also a regular speaker at Beatlefest conventions and the author of Beatles Undercover.

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