The Mark Farner Interview

MArk Farner In 1997, Vintage Rock filed one of its first concert reviews featuring Grand Funk Railroad, reunited and playing at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego, California. Since then, we've followed the band and its members over a topsy-turvy trail — traversing a grand history with a more recent swerve in the road. For years, we only knew two-thirds of the story. Now, our exclusive interview with Mark Farner, GFR's original vocalist, guitarist and chief songwriter, unveils perhaps the most important chapter. It was Farner after all — shirtless with his long, defiant mane — who came to exemplify the band's power-to-the-people image. He also sang and wrote most of Grand Funk's material. Join us for an intriguing tale of funky highs and heartbreaking lows from the man who's learned to rise above it all by recording new, vibrant music and playing concerts on his own. We also have some Vintage Funk Video from the band's record-breaking Shea Stadium concert, along with select CD and concert reviews. And don't forget to check out our Vintage interviews with GFR drummer Don Brewer and bassist Mel Schacher.

Vintage Funk Video: Live At Shea Stadium 1971

Vintage Funk CDs: Reissues & Bosnia

Vintage Funk Concert: 1997 Concert Review

Vintage Funk Interview: Don Brewer Talks Reissues

Vintage Funk Interview: The Railroad Rolls On For Grand Funk

A Sort Of Bruce Springsteen Homecoming

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band hit their home turf for a three-night stand at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and our own Ralph Greco, Jr., native New Jerseyian and self-confessed Bruce disciple, was in the crowd to soak up the energy. Fortunately, he lived to tell about it, and here — along with past recollections of all his Bruce Springsteen encounters — he shares his story in a special concert feature, Bruce Springsteen And Me: The Longview From A Fellow New Jerseyian. To help bring Bruce to life, we have some video from the recent New Jersey run, along with a flotilla of Springsteen CD and DVD reviews. Join the party because the Boss is in the house!

Bruce Springsteen And Me: The Longview From A Fellow New Jerseyian

Bruce Video: Live Footage From New Jersey 2008

Bruce CD Reviews: Magic & We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions

Bruce CD Reviews: Devils & Dust, The Rising & The Essential Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Live DVD & CD Reviews: Live In Barcelona & Live In New York City

Bruce Commentary: Born To Run

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

The Who VH1 came to Los Angeles to tape their annual Rock Honors program honoring The Who, and Vintage Rock was there to capture all the action. Along with our coverage of the show — which featured Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Incubus, Flaming Lips and Tenacious D rolling out Who tributes of their own — we landed a spot on the red carpet where we managed to get up close and personal with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey for a couple of pictures and sound bytes. See our report below. And in the spirit of celebrating the music and magic of one of the world's greatest bands, check out our Vintage archive of Who CD, DVD and concert reviews.