Tag Archives: Grand Funk Railroad

When Mark Farner Funked Up Woodstock Nation

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Bob Ruggiero

There have been three “official” iterations of the Woodstock Festival. The 1969 original that gave its name to an entire generation and spawned almost as many myths as truths; the 1994 edition that attempted to bridge the music, and the … Continue reading →

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Former Grand Funker Mark Farner Offers Up His Chile Recipe

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Bob Ruggiero

As the former lead singer/guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, Mark Farner’s voice and playing have been classic rock staples on stereo systems and radio for more than 50 years. Tracks he wrote or covered include “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Bad … Continue reading →

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Bands That Need to Get it Together Before It’s Too Late….

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

Recently, I was tooling down the road jamming to the Greatest Hits CD by the three headed harmony monsters in America. Though, instead of traveling down “Ventura Highway,” I was on the Sam Houston Tollway – which is not nearly … Continue reading →

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