![]() ![]() Their soulful bluesy ballad “Heartbreaker” was a change of pace, which featured Max Carl on vocals. Cashion ramped up the tension further with a vigorous solo on the keys during the bridge. His soulful voice packed a lot of power and grit. Their next song, “Shinin’ On,” featured Drummer Brewer on vocals. The crowd was treated to Schacher’s beefy lead bass on “Footstompin’ Music” along with keyboardist Tim Cashion’s electrifying organ melodies. Drummer Brewer banged out a beefy rhythm with a few smooth rolls and sharp cymbal crashes. Singer and guitarist Max Carl belted out the opening verse with a potent tenor that matched the song’s powerful pulsating backbeat. Their set kicked off with “Rock & Roll Soul” off their 6 th studio album Phoenix. For over 50 years, Grand Funk Railroad has brought their powerhouse pumped-up American rock to fans like myself and fellow concert goers here tonight. Lead guitarist Bruce Kulick who played with Kiss, and Keyboardist Tim Cashion, who has worked with numerous artists including Bob Seger and Robert Palmer. Rhythm guitarist and vocalist Max Carl formerly of. This halted things for a short period however, in 2000, remaining members Brewer and Schacher decided to rejoin and added some great talent to the roster. In 1998 Mark Farner left the band to pursue his solo career. They’ve packed concert houses throughout the globe, including New York City’s Madison Square Gardens and London’s famous Royal Albert Hall. They have had 19 charted singles, 8 top 40 hits, and two #1 singles. Between the years 1969 to 1976, they released 11 studio albums and several live LPs that earned 13 Gold and 10 Platinum records. Within two months, the band was asked to perform at the Atlanta Pop Festival in 1969, where they instantly became a hit with the crowd. ![]() Drummer Don Brewer and guitarist Mark Farner joined bass player Mel Schacher formerly with Question Mark and the Mysterians (best known for the hit song 96 Tears). Grand Funk Railroad began as a trio out of Flint, Michigan. ( Read our review of Jefferson Starship…) There was a break in the show while the crew broke down and set up for the second classic rock legend to take the stage. The show opened with a performance from Jefferson Starship. ![]()
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