Chuck Shute Podcast
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Chuck Shute Podcast
Mark Farner (ex Grand Funk Railroad)
Episode 134- Mark Farner! Mark was the singer, guitarist and primary songwriter for Grand Funk Railroad. He now has a solo project called “Mark Farner’s American Band.” This interview was a lot of fun because Mark is a great storyteller. Hear the stories behind their biggest songs, some bad business dealings and Mark going THROUGH a tree in a car!
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Early Musical Beginnings
03:02 - Guitar Teacher Shoots Foot Off
03:58 - Kicked Out of High School
06:56 - Dick Wagner & Early Grand Funk
08:03 - First Gig - Atlanta Pop Festival
12:01 - Todd Rungren & "Loco-Motion"
14:25 - Writing "We're An American Band"
15:55 - Terry Knight & Bad Business Dealings
18:05 - Forgiveness & Letting Go
22:55 - Brewer Ends the Band in 1976
23:55 - Solo Music, Christianity & Marriage
28:57 - Mark Farner's American Band
31:05 - "Mr. Limousine Driver"
32:00 - Choosing Set List
34:27 - Writing Song "Bad Time'
35:10 - Snow Monkeys in Japan
38:10 - John Corabi & Mark Slaughter
39:20 - Near Death Experience
40:40 - Debt, Money & Federal Reserve
43:50 - Car Drives Through an Oak Tree
48:26 - Book & Follow Up
49:20 - Autographed Live DVD
50:00 - Veteran's Support Foundation
52:30 - Wrap Up
Mark Farner Website:
https://markfarner.com
Veteran's Support Foundation:
http://www.vsf-usa.org
Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!