Mark Fredrick Farner is an American musician. He was the original singer and guitarist of the rock band Grand Funk Railroad, which he co-founded in 1969, and later as a contemporary Christian musician
Farner in 1971
Farner performing in 2011
Farner performing in 2009
Grand Funk Railroad is an American rock band formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1969 by Mark Farner, Don Brewer and Mel Schacher. The band achieved peak popularity and success during the 1970s with hit son
Mark Farner
…Mark Fredrick Farner (born September 29, 1948) is an American musician. He was the original singer and guitarist of the rock band Grand Funk Railroad, which he co-founded in 1969, and later as a contemporary Christian musician. Farner began his career in music by playing in Terry Knight and The Pack…
A Grand Trunk Western Railroad bridge (over Fenton Road) in Grand Funk's hometown of Flint, Michigan, that was re-painted to instead show the band's name, as well as the first names of founding members Mark Farner and Don Brewer, and early 1980s bassist Dennis Bellinger
Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad in 1970
Cashbox advertisement, March 2, 1974