tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post5726053586501538276..comments2008-12-03T13:47:01.041-06:00Vinny "Bond" Marinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-7106063320140942752008-12-03T10:59:00.000-06:002008-12-03T10:59:00.000-06:00Yeah, the Grand Funk story is always interesting, the Terry Knight years, and then the 1972-76 classic quartet (the real GFR to me). The album they did with Frank Zappa, they actually had a 3 album deal with MCA, but only did one, anyway, to me it's a weird LP, it seems it's either thought of as their best, or, just divided opinion. I have a '76 Circus Magazine with an article on the recording of the LP (they apparently broke up during making the LP, got back together!). It helped me to appreciate the record more, and Zappa seemed to love it. If anything, Zappa plays some great guitar lead on it. Also, Zappa's pic was only featured in the advertising, not on the LP. Oh, the whole what is metal thing is silly. Hendrix played loud, GFR did too. Don Brewer thinks the phrase 'hard rock' fits best.grandfunkpetenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-18680177773725974992007-09-02T19:37:00.000-05:002007-09-02T19:37:00.000-05:00Wow.new to your site, and I remember 'Closer to Home' from HS sophomore in 1971 (loved it at 15 without dope or beer). Our daughter (18) recently heard part of the closing "I'm getting closer to home" and liked it. Great work on the discography...Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-66021855969203233552007-09-02T16:05:00.000-05:002007-09-02T16:05:00.000-05:00Only you could pull this one off my friend... No matter what people may think of that group, they made an impression and left their mark. Rabid fans while critics scorn... why does that sound familiar?<BR/><BR/>Well done!<BR/><BR/>SMOOCHAnndihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-77287846571873615352007-08-29T22:27:00.000-05:002007-08-29T22:27:00.000-05:00Great gobs'of good music Bond! (((((applause))))))Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15349292631566372999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-6614753292855333252007-08-29T19:03:00.000-05:002007-08-29T19:03:00.000-05:00Wow, I have never heard anyone go into that much detail about Grand Funk! I agree and disagree with starrlight...I'm one of the group who considers Led Zeppelin the first metal band. Zep or Sabbath...we all must choose sides. :)BeckEyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119780316809151433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-8916544701900252542007-08-29T16:09:00.000-05:002007-08-29T16:09:00.000-05:00BEE: My pleasure dear oneBondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-30336546904135090922007-08-29T15:10:00.000-05:002007-08-29T15:10:00.000-05:00thanks for the link on the sidebar bond, that was really really sweet of you honey...<BR/><BR/>smiles, beeEmpress Bee (of the High Sea)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-1323956903572705172007-08-29T13:32:00.000-05:002007-08-29T13:32:00.000-05:00KATHERINE: OH SURE make me feel even older! Glad i could increase your Tuneage Tidbits....Bondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-33627851328559125202007-08-29T11:22:00.000-05:002007-08-29T11:22:00.000-05:00I was just a baby back then....but remember GFR.<BR/><BR/>I love learning little tidbits to file away for future use.katherine.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-74202605654233762872007-08-29T11:18:00.000-05:002007-08-29T11:18:00.000-05:00SPARKY: GFR is one of those bands that just defied description and with their "hype" it hurt them with the critics...<BR/>You will always be a standup duck Sir.<BR/><BR/>BEE: Hope to get there tonight<BR/><BR/>STARRLIGHT: I never really considered GFR a metal band, but it is surprising how many thought so....Bondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-14480553479809186232007-08-29T11:07:00.000-05:002007-08-29T11:07:00.000-05:00They are such a quintessential 70's band. To my mind though Sabbath will always be the first metal band. And share the statanic weatlh...Jimmy was a bit "off" in that area as well!Starrlighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542122037324196279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-68059806289989302282007-08-29T10:35:00.000-05:002007-08-29T10:35:00.000-05:00see ya' (hear ya') at the mo show honey!<BR/><BR/>smiles, beeEmpress Bee (of the High Sea)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-65401213118602221122007-08-29T09:27:00.000-05:002007-08-29T09:27:00.000-05:00when I was younger, I always thought GFR was a country band, or some sort of joke. College and the stoners in my dorm changed my opinion.<BR/><BR/>I will take the first loss like a standup duckSparky Duckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599649584020982942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-2684387450938011642007-08-29T08:55:00.000-05:002007-08-29T08:55:00.000-05:00TURNBABY: Most of these are built over 4-5 days...then the formatting is about an hour or two...The research on this was so interesting...There was such a love/hate relationship with this band depending upon where you stood...critic, fan, record company...Bondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-75442078142232154972007-08-29T08:47:00.000-05:002007-08-29T08:47:00.000-05:00Oh my--how long did this take you? I love Rod Stewart's quote LOL--meeeoww.Turnbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02112548452165588580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-71138230617030469622007-08-29T07:16:00.000-05:002007-08-29T07:16:00.000-05:00JULIE: So glad you enjoyed<BR/><BR/>ANON: Taking applications for a proofreader, but they must not be so toughBondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-49154716584938320442007-08-29T00:28:00.000-05:002007-08-29T00:28:00.000-05:00It's former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick...not Bruce Kelick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24194846.post-54982291768701084682007-08-29T00:01:00.000-05:002007-08-29T00:01:00.000-05:00Wow! I am most smitten by your details and tune selection! Especially "I'm Your Captain"...I love that song!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01107604432490903700noreply@blogger.com