Grand Funk Railroad is an American rock band that was very popular throughout the 1970’s.
Formed in 1969 by Mark Farner (vocals, guitar), Don Brewer (drums) and Mel Schacher (bass).
Craig Frost (keyboards) was later recruited around 1972. Grand Funk Railroad has sold in excess of 25 million records to this date, 10 million of which were in 1970 alone. They were a top concert draw and often cited as “the loudest rock and roll band in the world.” I can attest having been front and center at both that Deep Purple was right there with them on the harmful dB meter.

Early in their career they headlined a much hyped free concert in Hyde Park - whilst virtually unknown in the UK. They put on a good show, but the crowd preferred the support act, Humble Pie - who were, arguably, louder.
It was this very hype, a product of Terry Knight and Capitol Records brass, which turned the critics against them. To this day they are not recognized in the rock and roll hall ... read more »