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myLot reputation of 76/100. myklj999 (7262)2 years ago

Back in the late 60's-early 70's, there was one definition of loud; GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. Although never a hit with the "critics", these guys were always crowd pleasers. Although now relegated to no man's land other than one or two songs on classic rock stations, these boys put out a hefty amount of material; back then, bands did at least two albums per year, not one every 3 or 4. Any one else out there that still likes to "get the funk out"?


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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5759)   2 years ago

I was 13 when they played Shea Stadium and just beginning my affair with rock. I must confess that I don't recall them ever making it over the pond and were not on my radar therefore. However, I've just spent 10 minutes watching them on Youtube and looking at Mark Farner's website and can see the attraction. He appears to be a guy that ought to be better known than he is. I might even go and find an LP or two. Thanks for introducing me. Got yourself a response too. Hope it kicks off. I'm going to send Nova over. She's probably rocked with them. LOL.


myLot reputation of 76/100. myklj999 (7262)  2 years ago

Thank you, Mr P1ke sir. You are an honorable fish. thumbup

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2. myLot reputation of 92/100. novataylor (2145)   2 years ago

Lol, no, I haven't rocked with Grand Funk, but I can't say that I'd mind. But I've been known to rock out with them, and others of their genre, that's for sure. Myklj, you're a die-hard hard rocker, darlin, and good for you. Hey myklj, do you remember Head East? When I worked for Contemporary, we managed them and I just loved them. Never Been Any Reason, remember that? I love it, but my hubby just laughs every time he hears it because he associates it with every stripper he's ever known over on the East side - he says they ALL used it to dance to. What do I know? I've never gone to strip clubs. Not that I wouldn't, but I haven't. He used to go all the time before we met. Anyway, back to the rock, I liked and still like Grand Funk Railroad. Rock on, mykl, rock on. Why did this sit empty for so long? What's wrong with these people?


myLot reputation of 76/100. myklj999 (7262)  2 years ago

I've got the Head East album "Flat As A Pancake" on my computer. happy They're actually an Illinos band.

"Though St. Louis is often mentioned as Head East's hometown, the original members grew up in south central Illinois. Originally known as the TimeAtions, the band adopted the name Head East at the suggestion of Baxter Forrest Twilight, who was a technician/ stage-hand for the band. August 6, 1969 is recognized as the date the band officially became Head East and they played their first gig in Carbondale, Illinois about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis."

http://www.head-east.com/bandhistory.html

I think I posted this discussion at the wrong time and it faded off the "new discussions" list pretty quick.

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3. myLot reputation of 39/100. avranesjr (771)   1 year ago

Finally got to see them about 10 years ago in D.C. The early albums are great. I finally got a used copy of 'Survival'--it's a very underrated albums, and has great covers of 'Feelin' Allright' and 'Gimme Shelter.' And I still love 'Paraniod.'

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4. myLot reputation of 81/100. cyntrow (2699)   1 year ago

If I come to your town, I'll help you party down.

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