• Mark Farner

  • Oct 15 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • Founding member, lead singer, lead guitarist, and individual who wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk Railroad music catalog - legendary Mark Farner - is this week's guest on the podcast! Farner has always been known as an energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. Hear all about his story and his imprint on music, starting back in 1969 from his humble blue collar beginnings back in Flint. For years, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom as a rock ‘n’ roll icon. Today, more than 60 years later – Farner commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation – “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”, “Bad Time”, “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Foot Stompin’ Music”, “Heartbreaker”, “Rock & Roll Soul”, “Locomotion”, “Mean Mistreater” and “We’re An American Band”. Tune in to hear about Mark's upcoming release, tour dates & much more - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger
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