One of the greatest bands of the 1970′s! Mark Farner was the Guitarist / Singer / Frontman, and primary song-writer of this historic group.
Why aren’t they in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? Mark answers this question, and briefly discusses the break up (Mark was “railroaded” for his political and spiritual beliefs… We hear it cuts pretty deep. )
Farner takes no prisoners in this Exclusive one hour interview with Jack Blood. Everything from the Federal Reserve, Obamacare, NSA Spying, the Influence of Zionism in America (and beyond), and False Flag Terror (911)…. To apt comparisons from his generation (which sparked a “Cultural Revolution”) —– To our modern day situation …. It’s all Discussed at length in this cutting edge interview.
Mark’s Website (get his solo music) : MarkFarner.com
After Grand Funk initially disbanded in 1976, Farner released his first self-titled solo album in 1977, and his second, No Frills, in 1978 (both Atlantic Records).In 1981, Farner and Don Brewer launched a new Grand Funk line-up with bassist Dennis Bellinger and recorded two albums, Grand Funk Lives and What’s Funk?Farner went solo again with 1988′s Just Another Injustice on Frontline Records.
His third Frontline release was 1991′s Some Kind of Wonderful, which featured a revamped version of the Grand Funk classic of the same name. Farner enjoyed success with the John Beland composition “Isn’t it Amazing”, which earned him a Dove Award nomination and reached No. 2 on the Contemporary Christian music charts.
In the 1990s, Farner formed Lismark Communications with former Freedom Reader editor Steve Lisuk. Soon after, Farner began reissuing his solo albums on his own record label, LisMark Records.
Farner toured with Ringo Starr‘s Allstars from 1994 to 1995, which also featured Randy Bachman, John Entwistle, Felix Cavaliere, Billy Preston, and Starr’s son, Zak Starkey.
In the late 1990s, Farner reunited with Grand Funk, but left after three years to resume his solo career. He currently tours with his band, N′rG, which plays a mixture of Grand Funk songs and Farner’s solo offerings.
Farner had a pacemaker installed 22 October 2012. He had suffered with heart troubles for the last eight years.
Farner was honored with the Lakota Sioux Elders Honor Mark in 1999. During the concert in Hankinson, North Dakota, a special presentation was held honoring Mark’s Native ancestry and his contributions. Members of the Lakota Nation presented him with a hand-made ceremonial quilt.He has also been honored with the Cherokee Medal of Honor by the Cherokee Honor Society.
An authorized biography of Farner, entitled From Grand Funk to Grace, was published in 2001.
In popular culture
Mark Farner was mentioned in episode 9 of season 8 of the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm in September 2011. And is noted as “Homer Simpson’s” favorite guitarist / Band. (seriously)
Discography (New record about to break!)
Studio albums
- Mark Farner, 1977
- No Frills, 1978
- Just Another Injustice, 1988
- Wake Up, 1989
- Some Kind of Wonderful, 1991
- For the People, 2006
Other albums
- Closer to Home, 1992 (best-of)
- Red White and Blue Forever, 2002 (mini-album)
- Heirlooms: The Complete Atlantic Sessions, 2000 (re-release of Farner’s two first studio albums)
- Live!! N’rG, 2003