Today in 1971 Grand Funk Railroad released the album E Pluribus Funk
Flint, Michigan Hard rock, blues rock, boogie rock
Status:Active
Years active:1969–1976, 1981–1983, 1996–1998, 2000-present
One of the 1970s' most successful hard rock bands in spite of critical pans and somewhat reluctant radio airplay (at first), Grand Funk Railroad built a devoted fan base with constant touring, a loud, simple take on the blues-rock power trio sound, and strong working-class appeal. The band was formed by Flint, MI, guitarist/songwriter Mark Farner and drummer Don Brewer, both former members of a local band called Terry Knight & the Pack. They recruited former ? & the Mysterians bassist Mel Schacher in 1968, and Knight retired from performing to become their manager, naming the group after Michigan's well-known Grand Trunk Railroad.
Capitol
Mark Farner – organ, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, vocals
Mel Schacher – bass, vocals
Don Brewer – percussion, drums, vocals
All songs written by Mark Farner.
Side one
"Footstompin' Music" – 3:48
"People, Let's Stop the War" – 5:12
"Upsetter" – 4:27
"I Come Tumblin'" – 5:38
Side two
"Save the Land" – 4:14
"No Lies" – 3:57
"Loneliness" – 8:47
Bonus Tracks – CD Release
"Live Medley"
"I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" – 5:57
"Hooked on Love" – 2:46
"Get It Together" – 2:53
"Mark Says Alright (Live)" – 4:2
E Pluribus Funk is Grand Funk Railroad's fifth studio album and was released in November 1971 by Capitol Records. Like previous Grand Funk Railroad albums, it was recorded at Cleveland Recording Company and is the final album produced by Terry Knight. The title is a play on the former motto of the US government, E pluribus unum. The original release cover (designed by Ernie Cefalu) was completely round and covered with a silver-like film to resemble a large coin. The back side of the cover of this album included a die cast picture of Shea Stadium to celebrate Grand Funk beating The Beatles' Shea Stadium attendance record by selling out in just 72 hours.
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