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Release Date: 05 December 2025
Label: Homespun
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3805571210035
Genres: Rock Classic Rock
Description
Captured from ABC-TV's live broadcast at the height of their 1970s dominance, Grand Funk Railroad: Live at Madison Square Garden 1972 is a thunderous testament to the raw energy and blue-collar spirit that defined America's biggest rock band of the era. This electrifying performance finds Mark Farner, Don Brewer, and Mel Schacher firing on all cylinders before a sold-out New York crowd.
Fresh off the success of Phoenix and poised between their hard-rock roots and a more expansive sound, Grand Funk delivered a blistering set that showcased both muscle and musicianship. Classics like "Footstompin' Music," and "I'm Your Captain" roar to life, driven by Farner's searing vocals, Schacher's growling basslines, and Brewer's powerhouse drumming. The atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden crackles with energy--proof that Grand Funk's reputation as one of the loudest, most exciting live bands of the 1970s was no exaggeration.
Remastered from the original live broadcast, this release captures the band in their prime: unfiltered, unrelenting, and unforgettable. For long-time fans and new listeners alike, this recording stands as both a historic document and a thrilling reminder of when Grand Funk Railroad ruled the American rock landscape.
Tracklisting
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks
Joni Mitchell
Elvis Presley
Rory Gallagher
Bob Dylan and The Band
Caravan
Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Beatles
Grand Funk Railroad
The Kinks
Robin Trower
Carlos Santana
David Bowie
Various Artists
Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac
