Grand Funk Railroad

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 songs such as "We're an American Band", "I'm Your Captain ", "Some Kind of Wonderful" , "Walk Like a Man", "The Loco-Motion" , "Bad Time" and "Inside Looking Out" . Grand Funk released six platinum and seven gold-certified albums between their recording debut in 1969 and their first disbandment in 1976. Known for a crowd-pleasing arena rock style, the band toured extensively and played to packed arenas worldwide, and was well-regarded by audiences despite a relative lack of critical praise.