That time Mark Farner of Grand Funk told me how he became a born-again Christian

By Steve Newton Man, if there's one song I remember fondly from the summer of 1973 it's Grand Funk's "We're An American Band". To my 16-year-old ears that 3 1/2-minute song had everything: a wicked, cowbell-drenched drum intro, killer guitar licks, funky-ass bass lines, and rowdy, party-hearty lyrics to die for. "Out on the road … Continue reading That time Mark Farner of Grand Funk told me how he became a born-again Christian

Bob Seger’s killer band helps the rock legend shine in Vancouver

Bob Seger's choice of walk-on music these days is "The Old Man Down the Road", which could be his way of acknowledging that he'll be 70 soon.

Bob Seger has all the Night Moves in Vancouver

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MARCH 28, 2013 By Steve Newton At the aftershow party following Bob Seger's near sell-out gig at Rogers Arena last night (March 27), his longtime saxophonist Alto Reed--best known for the stirring intro to "Turn the Page" and the party-hearty solo on "Old Time Rock and Roll"--was asked about Seger's recent claim … Continue reading Bob Seger has all the Night Moves in Vancouver