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In 1968, Mark and Don decided to leave and form a new band of their own. They recruited ? and The Mysterious bass player Mel Schacher, and renamed themselves "Grand Funk Railroad", inspired by a Michigan landmark, "The Grand Trunk Western Railroad". Terry Knight then became their Manager.
After a wildly successful performance at the Atlanta Pop Festival on July 4, 1969, the band landed a recording contract with Capitol Records. In 1970 they had sold more albums than any other American band, and went on to break the Beatles' record at Shea Stadium in 1971, selling it out in 72 hours.
Sometime during/after the recording of E Pluribus Funk, it was decided to replace Terry Knight with Andy Cavaliere as Manager. The next few years were spent in litigation over the rights to the name "Grand Funk Railroad" and song royalties. The band got to keep their name, but little else.
During this time, the band recorded the album "Phoenix", which they produced themselves, and added a keyboardist, former "Fabulous Pack" member, Craig Frost. Although not yet an official member, Craig added an extra element into the GFR sound, which would continue for the remainder of the 1970's.
JOCK BARTLEY, SANDY FICCA, BIL HOPKINS and STEVEN WEINMEISTER have been playing together in Firefall for over fifteen years. CHRIS BALL joined the band in 2002. In concert they can play over an hour of nothing but hits and radio recognizable tunes. There are plans to record a live CD to capture the fire and fun that sparks from the stage. They are writing songs for a new studio album which will hopefully soon become a reality. On February 5, 2003, the Firefall classic, 'You Are The Woman,' was featured on the Fox Network's hit TV show, 'That 70s Show.' The band's personal manager, Rick Alter of Nashville, Tenn., also manages Poco, Pure Prairie League, and the country artists, Pin Monkey and Chris Knight.
FIREFALL endures because of the strength and integrity of their songs. It flourishes because of the energy and spontaneity that is so evident on stage and in the studio. FIREFALL will continue as long as there are people who want to hear great music and great singers and musicians.
Big Daddy Weave entered the studio for the fifth time in their decade long career with a singular mission – to create a collection of songs that might somehow communicate the word placed on their hearts to the hearts of those who hear it. It might have been easier to simply try to recreate the success of their previous hit songs, such as “Every Time I Breathe” or “Audience of One.” Instead, the band set out to craft the most ambitious and varied album of their career by doing what they’ve been doing all along – refusing to compromise while stretching the artistic boundaries of what a Big Daddy Weave record is supposed to sound like.
When asked to describe their fifth album, What Life Would Be Like, guitarist/singer/songwriter Mike Weaver characterized it as being “all about expectations.”
The Name: Having a name that is a reference to Jesus Christ and His salvation is key to the ministry of Thirty Pieces of Silver. "Thirty pieces of silver is the price that humanity put on Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. We sold Him out for a pittance, when He gave us everything," says Tim Pratt the groups co-founder. (Zechariah 11:13) "It is especially fitting for this day and age when we put prices on everything. Just think, the Son of God was only worth thirty pieces of silver," says Dale Baty, the groups primary singer-songwriter. Thirty pieces of Silver have been together for over 7 years and hail from Lincoln Nebraska. The band now has three CD's out.
"Experience the magic and mystique that Ann & Nancy Wilson brought to the Rock & Roll music scene of the 70's & 80's; as CHANGE OF HEART takes you through a musical tour with all the hits including Baracuda, Dog & Butterfly, Magic Man, Never, Who Will You Run To, and many more. This talented group of musicians have performed together in other projects for many years. Now, combining the instrumentation and flawless vocal work of these real life sisters, you will be amazed by the sights and sound as CHANGE OF HEART fills the venue with one hit after another."
The Amazing Rock Show is is designed to bring the rock concert to you. An exciting rock and roll experience for corporate events, festivals, casinos, private parties, civic events and fundraisers. Backing every show, we have assembled all-star line-up of musicians, some of whom currently tour with top national acts and artists. Headlining every show will be the country's leading tribute artists, world-wide stars in the own right, for their amazing recreations and uncanny resemblances to the artists they portray. An experience like no other......hard to believe........impossible to forget. Audiences of every age will be screaming for more. We are the power, the energy, the essence of the perfect rock concert........ we are The Amazing Rock Show
Youth Gone Wild is an exciting, fresh new rock band hailing from Kansas City, Missouri. Kyle Cimino, Dillon Johnson, and Trevor Brown are 15 and 16 year old musical prodigies that have been playing music together for four years.
Youth Gone Wild exploded on the local music scene, playing for summer festivals like Parkville Days, Gladfest, and the largest Fourth of July festival in the Midwest, Junction City’s Sundown Salute. They have played such varied musical venues as the Junction City Generals minor league baseball stadium and at the famous Granada Theater in Lawrence, Kansas. Their diverse talent and showmanship has inspired accolades from Kansas City’s own multi-platinum recording artist Wes Scantlin from the band Puddle of Mudd. In an interview with Ultimate Guitar Magazine, he praised Youth Gone Wild’s lead guitarist Kyle Cimino: “He played Eddie Van Halen solos like it was no big deal. It was like second nature.”
They have a variety of classic rock and new original songs like, “Waste My Time” and “Belong.” Their eclectic show includes hits from Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and many other exciting artists from the eighties and beyond.
The 1ID Rock Ensemble is a dynamic eight-member variety band that performs rock and popular music from many groups, including The Beatles, Earth, Wind and Fire, and newer artists such as Maroon 5 and Gretchen Wilson. This versatile ensemble performs in a wide variety of settings from open-air concerts to command sponsored events.
The 1ID Rock Ensemble, led by Sgt. First Class Dan Rhoads, and consists of a classic rock and roll rhythm section, a powerful horn section and features Staff Sgt. Draper on lead vocals. These musicians are a high-energy band that all audiences will enjoy.
These world travelers have acquired a diverse, impressive collection of rhythm & blues, country and western, dance and popular music just right for any occasion.
Edge of Forever is definitely one of the finest Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Acts in the U.S.A. This band prides themselves on looking and sounding just like the original band. The vocals, drums, bass, keyboards and guitars have been meticulously studied, polished and are served hot at every performance with their stage show presentation of one 3 hour, non-stop set of everyone's favorites with all of the stage and props and the pounding southern/blues/rock pulse of the timeless Lynyrd Skynyrd...
This act plays the larger venues which have ample stage space for the band and to be able to do it's show. Not to mention a place where you can seat all of the people who seem to "crawl out of the woodwork" to be able to see anything that even slightly resembles the world famous Lynyrd Skynyrd!!! Edge of Forever is a must see and the ones that are now believers that Edge of Forever seriously rocks the house!!!
Last Updated
July 2, 2009
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