From: owner-grand-funk To: grand-funk-digest Subject: grand-funk-digest V1 #46 Reply-To: grand-funk@roadkill.com Errors-To: owner-grand-funk Precedence: bulk grand-funk-digest Wednesday, 30 April 1997 Volume 01 : Number 046 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "NH Borger" Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 23:06:28 +0200 Subject: A new CD ? ? ? This is a copy from Donna's site, Calendar section: >>After the Los Angeles concert on May 2nd, the boys will be going into the >>recording studio with Producer Ron Nevison. Great, a new CD is comming ! ! ! ? ? ? (a new hit and a video clip ???) >>In September they head for Europe to play several shows, and then to >>Bosnia on September 19th to play in Sarajevo with other artists including >>U2. So the mini Euro tour in may is probably postponed to september? I got the shock of my life on monday when De Melkweg told me the 28th May Amsterdam GFR concert was cancelled..... Mark, Don and Mel please come to Amsterdam in september ! ! ! ! >>Please do not e-mail me asking about tour information. Donna, many thanks for your message and update. CU, Nico. ------------------------------ From: Al Henneborn 595-6669 Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 17:00:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: "RotRock Q104 FM NYC" Why does Q104 FM refuse to play Funk? I don't know and they probably don't either, that's why they'll be changing their format to 18th century gothic hyms next week. Glad you put them on the spot Mick! Seattle Al ------------------------------ From: Al Henneborn 595-6669 Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 16:42:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Music Critics Like an opinion, everyone's got an anus. Some smell more than others. As for critics, both things stink. Why do the critics hate GFR? Answer: I don't know and I don't care but let's flame that toilet paper Newsday and Bozo Stanley Mieses the Free-Lance idiot! There will never be a day I will consider a critics opinion. Flame On My GFR Brothers and Sisters, Seattle Al (previously known as Row K Al) ------------------------------ From: JOHN PETITT Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 10:17:13 -0500 Subject: Re: Cover versions -Reply Isaac Hayes also does a killer version of Feelin' Alright on his live album. Jay AKA-Jaypfunk@aol.com ------------------------------ From: JOHN PETITT Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 11:20:48 -0500 Subject: Re: Cover versions -Reply Isaac Hayes also does a killer version of Feelin' Alright on his live album. Jay AKA-Jaypfunk@aol.com ------------------------------ From: JOHN PETITT Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 11:21:02 -0500 Subject: Cover versions -Reply Tom and everyone, The German metal band Helloween has a really great version of Closer to Home. It is about 9min. long and has the orchestra parts and the water sounds. It is really great. It is included on a bonus only CD that comes with their CD called The Master of the Rings. If any one wants to hear it I can work out a trade for other tapes. Their guitar player Roland sites Mark as his biggest influence. He also has a GFR cover band in Germany. This is something I really want to hear. I am going to write him via E-mail and try to get a tape of them. They have a web site at www.Helloween.com(in case anyone cares). My review of the BEACON show is coming soon. Have been real busy here at work. Had a great time with all the Roadkill people at the Westside!!! More latter. GFR RULES the WORLD!!! F@#K the Critics!!!!!!!!!! Jay AKA-Jaypfunk@aol.com ------------------------------ From: Nancy Barravecchio Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 17:33:34 -0400 Subject: GFR review Response Just thought you would like to see my two cents; To the Publishing Dept. of Entertainment Reviews; From: Nancy Barravecchio, Levittown -516-942-8000 I am writing to you in response to the "Musical Review" that was given by a Stanley Meises on the Grand Funk Railroad concert. It was titled: "Grand Funk Railroad Is Still Chugging, And so are fans in Beacon's Beer Blast."I am sure I am not one of a few but one of the many who not only felt angered and insulted by this review, enough so that I am compelled to not only rebut Mr. Meises "review" but also critique it. I am not an over 40 year old, beer chugging resemblance of Crosby-Stills, jump on the marketing band wagon of slob esthetics. I am however a young woman in my late 20's who along with a large variety of age groups (some just 11 years) had an opportunity to see three men re-join together for one night to help our fellow countries children. Three men who in their youth made a statement about what they thought society should hear, and they said it with their songs. And if I am not mistaken when they started out they were reviewed in particularly the same way Mr. Meises has done, badly and unfairly. For I think Mr. Meises choice of "Anti-Style" was not the correct labeling of Grand Funk rather they were Anti-Fad. They did what they did, without worrying about the critics and most of their fellow generation loved them for it. That type of outlook is just what was seen on stage Saturday Night at the Beacon. Yes they played the same songs Saturday night that made their albums sell in the millions. These same songs that sold out Madison Square Garden, and a year later Shea Stadium when they originally toured in the 70's. But I think Mr. Meises missed the point of Saturday nights concert. Over 3,000 seats were sold out to the public and they came to see and hear them play those exact songs. That's what myself and 3,000 plus others wanted to hear, and we wanted to hear it exactly as it was played and sung from its original day. That, to a lot of people is once in a lifetime. For some it was their second time, and they thought it was better than the first. There is a whole generation of people that do not necessarily enjoy all of today's music even if a group or singer from the past is singing it. Those are the ones who flock to see the original members of a "Classic Band" play. Because the music is "Classic" and somehow it's been lost to all the new types of what today's radio stations call Rock and Roll. Bands such as Grand Funk are the original storytellers, they are the ones who started the whole ideal of saying or should I say "singing" what you feel. Yes, there were a few who went beyond their limit, and yes, there were people ignoring the non-smoking regulations but these people can be found in any corner movie theater doing the same. I have been to the Beacon Theater before, you can always expect a line for the bathrooms and the smokers on the line to make it more uncomfortable of a wait. But, I do have to say the theater did not have any extra beer stands, in fact they sold out of bottled water during the intermission. I know this because I was one of the few to get a last bottle.With all the promotion of how this concert was what I believed to be the "American Benefit Tour"for the children of Bosnia. From what I know of, some of the members of the band originally played for this reason outside the USA and was requested to try to pull together something for America. Is Mr. Meises so sure that Grand Funk's connection to the Bosnia Benefit was so minuscule that is was "germane". Does Mr. Meises know the Ambassador to Bosnia personally? Could it have been that he wanted to be introduced in a personal way?, or maybe even a good friend of the band members themselves? As far as the bands "competence" to play, I can truthfully say they were on time, in key, and played with the style and ease that only true professionals can do. Not bad for a "fat balding guy, looped on beer (which was Gatorade), stands gesturing wildly with devilhorns and not shouting but singing "Heartbreaker". " Mark, Don, and Mel were all playing their best. This not coming from me, but from the response that the audience gave to them for each intro. and ending of a song. The cheers, and smiles on everyones faces as the concert ended was proof enough that the American Band still Shinning On..... So I ask you Mr. Meises, if you love their style of music why would you write such a merchandised style reporting. If you never wanted to see an older band on a reunion tour, why were you there? I am not sure whether or not you truly reviewed this concert or just wanted to sling some mud around. ------------------------------ From: Sam LeMaster Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 17:53:23 -0400 Subject: Feelin Alright Feelin alright was on Joe Cocker's With A little Help from my Friends lp.It was release way before GFR covered it on Survival. The song was written by Dave Mason. Just for your info. And yes Joe performed it at Woodstock a few years ago. Keep Shinin On... And nice concert reports from everyone. Thanks for the coverage. Does anyone know for sure about GFR being on Home and family tv show this Thursday? Keep Rockin... ------------------------------ From: Mike Butler <1kfunkrr@vegasnet.net> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 16:35:29 -0700 Subject: Re: GFR review Response >>Just thought you would like to see my two cents; > >Well put Nancy! > >I went home and opened up my "Mark, Don & Mel" album and pulled out the album sleeves. As most of you know, the sleeves are printed with various newspaper clippings slamming the band. > >It sure brought a smile to my face. Remembering how dead wrong these critics were then, kind of reminds of good ole Stanley. In fact, I looked for his name under the articles but he's not listed. > >Some things do remain the same. > >His take on the concert is one thing, but the guys are not getting paid a cent for these shows and getting slammed for it is total bullshit. I'd like to see Stanley work his butt off for 3 hours (many more behind the scenes) and not get paid for it. If you call what he does actual work. > > >-=Mike=- > ------------------------------ From: WScarano.SGA_BUSINESS_SYSTEMS@iSGA.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 20:17:05 -0400 Subject: Re: GFR review Response WOW!!!! I'm stunned! Brilliant letter...a piece of art...I wish I wrote it! What do you do for a living? nancy@cyberdata.com on 04/29/97 05:33:34 PM Please respond to nancy@cyberdata.com To: grand-funk@roadkill.com cc: (bcc: Wayne P. Scarano/SGA Business Systems) Subject: GFR review Response Just thought you would like to see my two cents; To the Publishing Dept. of Entertainment Reviews; From: Nancy Barravecchio, Levittown -516-942-8000 I am writing to you in response to the "Musical Review" that was given by a Stanley Meises on the Grand Funk Railroad concert. It was titled: "Grand Funk Railroad Is Still Chugging, And so are fans in Beacon's Beer Blast."I am sure I am not one of a few but one of the many who not only felt angered and insulted by this review, enough so that I am compelled to not only rebut Mr. Meises "review" but also critique it. I am not an over 40 year old, beer chugging resemblance of Crosby-Stills, jump on the marketing band wagon of slob esthetics. I am however a young woman in my late 20's who along with a large variety of age groups (some just 11 years) had an opportunity to see three men re-join together for one night to help our fellow countries children. Three men who in their youth made a statement about what they thought society should hear, and they said it with their songs. And if I am not mistaken when they started out they were reviewed in particularly the same way Mr. Meises has done, badly and unfairly. For I think Mr. Meises choice of "Anti-Style" was not the correct labeling of Grand Funk rather they were Anti-Fad. They did what they did, without worrying about the critics and most of their fellow generation loved them for it. That type of outlook is just what was seen on stage Saturday Night at the Beacon. Yes they played the same songs Saturday night that made their albums sell in the millions. These same songs that sold out Madison Square Garden, and a year later Shea Stadium when they originally toured in the 70's. But I think Mr. Meises missed the point of Saturday nights concert. Over 3,000 seats were sold out to the public and they came to see and hear them play those exact songs. That's what myself and 3,000 plus others wanted to hear, and we wanted to hear it exactly as it was played and sung from its original day. That, to a lot of people is once in a lifetime. For some it was their second time, and they thought it was better than the first. There is a whole generation of people that do not necessarily enjoy all of today's music even if a group or singer from the past is singing it. Those are the ones who flock to see the original members of a "Classic Band" play. Because the music is "Classic" and somehow it's been lost to all the new types of what today's radio stations call Rock and Roll. Bands such as Grand Funk are the original storytellers, they are the ones who started the whole ideal of saying or should I say "singing" what you feel. Yes, there were a few who went beyond their limit, and yes, there were people ignoring the non-smoking regulations but these people can be found in any corner movie theater doing the same. I have been to the Beacon Theater before, you can always expect a line for the bathrooms and the smokers on the line to make it more uncomfortable of a wait. But, I do have to say the theater did not have any extra beer stands, in fact they sold out of bottled water during the intermission. I know this because I was one of the few to get a last bottle.With all the promotion of how this concert was what I believed to be the "American Benefit Tour"for the children of Bosnia. From what I know of, some of the members of the band originally played for this reason outside the USA and was requested to try to pull together something for America. Is Mr. Meises so sure that Grand Funk's connection to the Bosnia Benefit was so minuscule that is was "germane". Does Mr. Meises know the Ambassador to Bosnia personally? Could it have been that he wanted to be introduced in a personal way?, or maybe even a good friend of the band members themselves? As far as the bands "competence" to play, I can truthfully say they were on time, in key, and played with the style and ease that only true professionals can do. Not bad for a "fat balding guy, looped on beer (which was Gatorade), stands gesturing wildly with devilhorns and not shouting but singing "Heartbreaker". " Mark, Don, and Mel were all playing their best. This not coming from me, but from the response that the audience gave to them for each intro. and ending of a song. The cheers, and smiles on everyones faces as the concert ended was proof enough that the American Band still Shinning On..... So I ask you Mr. Meises, if you love their style of music why would you write such a merchandised style reporting. If you never wanted to see an older band on a reunion tour, why were you there? I am not sure whether or not you truly reviewed this concert or just wanted to sling some mud around. ------------------------------ From: steve lisuk Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 17:17:29 -0700 Subject: [none] I've never personally seen him perform, but I have been told that Garth Brooks closes his shows with WAAB. I can't imagine what THAT must sound like. See y'all at the Derby Friday. Steve ------------------------------ From: HCRRock@aol.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 21:51:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: BEACON SHOW Right on Joe...... At the Auburn Hills show, I galloped my way to the front to see the encore and get a good picture...Practically every- body was as nice as they could be...When I was about to snap I felt a spray on my left arm...Turning around, here's a middle aged dude puking his beer all over the place...I guess this was his great enjoyment of the night...Grand Funk and lost brew for all to enjoy... I think we need to realize that this kind of stuff is not a part of Mark, Don & Mel anymore even though the rock & roll is....This is no morality essay either....I'd just like to know when I wake up how great the gig was.... CRASH ------------------------------ From: Twin123185@aol.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 22:09:44 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Thursday on Family Channel In the New York area the "Home and Family" show that GFR will be on is from 1-3 pm. It is live - should be interesting. Larry ------------------------------ From: jmaijala@sprynet.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 19:33:33 -0700 Subject: Re: music critics Fellow Funkers, Sometimes it is too difficult to remain silent, and this is one of those moments. I'm 42 years old and I DO remember the critics absolutely crucifing our boys in the press back in the 70's. "No matter how much things change, they always stay the same." This saying comes back to me all the time. People (critics) think they know it all, have been there, and have some perspective that is somehow "above the fray" so to speak. I believe the problem is they see too many shows. The only journalism that sells is negative. If they have naything nice to say no one will read it. Remember, it's not what they say that is important to them, it's the fact that someone will actually read it!! I gave up along time ago trying to figure out opinions. After all, they are just like a__holes, everybody has one and they all stink! I will still be enjoying GFR long into my retirement. I may start up a band like "One Foot in the Grave". They are seniors playing Punk Rock. Ya Gotta Love It! Funk Forever, Jim Maijala ------------------------------ From: WHIRLEGREG@aol.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 22:51:29 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: GFR review Response well done nancy and on behalf of all the many grand funk fans i met and enjoyed talking with (i traveled from michigan) i can tell you this gfrr spent an extra hour after the show signing autographs and making many dreams come true for their long time faithful! all this after they had rehearsed from 1-6pm friday and played the concert!! i am proud to say i have been fortunate enough to get to know mark don and mel personally over the last year and have now seen them perform 6 times since!! they take this very seriously and work hard to make what they do look easy! mark had a fever of 102 last weds! but who knew? these guys have experienced alot and still care enough to share more! we all should see them for what they are! excellant musicians and wonderful human beings!!! an example of their appeal was exemplified by two concert goers i met one who traveled from genova italy (in case they didnt tour europe) and another from japan!!! thanks for setting the record straight!! we knew the real deal i figured stanley stood in line too long friday!! thanks greg ------------------------------ From: "Robert Bodily" Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 23:02:49 -0400 Subject: LA show LA show attendees: I'm heading out to San Diego tomorrow on business, then on to LA Friday morning for the truly important stuff. I'll be away from e-mail until next Thursday, so when the pre-show meeting plans finally gel, please look me up in the hotel (I'm staying at the Embassy Suites like most everyone else). 2 days, 23 hours, 29 minutes and counting... See ya there! Robert ------------------------------ From: Bass6plyr@aol.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 23:33:58 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: GFR in KISS book In a message dated 97-04-29 23:29:53 EDT, you write: << Although GFR isthe reason I started to play guitar/bass..I listen to a variety of stuff. I describe my collection as Andres Segovia to ZZtop..or Zappa...but KISS is in there too...and I just happenedto be readingthe new KISS and SELL book and on page 50 the guywrites "A slew of groups soon emerged as big record sellers who could also draw large crowds onthe road--Led Zeppelin; the Eagles; Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; the Allman Brothers; Grand Funk Railroad." YEAH. oh yeah the new GUITAR WORLD magazine has a foldout that has alot of guitarists guitar picks on it...one is Mark Farners' bill >> It figures they would mention Grand Funk last! But hey... we'll take it! Paul ------------------------------ From: jmaijala@sprynet.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 20:46:53 -0700 Subject: Re: GFR review Response NANCY, BRAVO. JIM MAIJALA ------------------------------ From: steve lisuk Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 20:47:48 -0700 Subject: [none] I wonder if Stanley Mieses was listening to The Spice Girls or Toni Braxton while he was writing his review. I picture an effeminate Rex Reed type character who saves his best reviews for the Squirrel Nut Zippers. You know he must follow the latest NY trends in everything he does. Check the fashion page weekly, the pop 'charts', knows which is the current hip club to be seen in, doesn't want to offend anybody (except the rock n' roll neanderthals). These types make me sick and are exactly why our country is in the sad shape it's in. Greg is right - Terry Knight promoted the band in the early days as the band that the critics hate. He flaunted the critics, but the people knew what they liked and the critics be damned. What the press thinks has become a joke anyway. GFR were on the cutting edge of this trend. I mean, how many people really watch the evening news or read the daily rags anymore. I was a total news junky at onetime; then I wised up and realized that I was being spoon fed the standard line from the powers that be. The media is in a freak-out state at this time and are trying to figure out how to get their viewers and readers back. They turn to the Stanleys and Rexes because "they are on the cutting edge". They know what's hip! Who will be their victim today? Sling those barbs Stanley - we know how much talent you have! Long Live Rock n Roll! Long Live Grand Funk! Long Live the Hard Working People That Make this Country Rock! We know what will happen Friday in LA! The word has spread like a wildfire from coast-to-coast! The people talk, and that is their power! GFR knows this. That is what brought them to their initial popularity and brought them from the ashes! That is what will carry them forward. The Derby, The Greek, Friday! LA beware! Steve ------------------------------ From: "w.d. jones" Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 22:43:55 -0700 Subject: Re: GFR in KISS book Bass6plyr@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 97-04-29 23:29:53 EDT, you write: > > << Although GFR isthe reason I started to play guitar/bass..I listen to a > variety of stuff. I describe my collection as Andres Segovia to ZZtop..or > Zappa...but KISS is in there too...and I just happenedto be readingthe > new KISS and SELL book and on page 50 the guywrites "A slew of groups > soon emerged as big record sellers who could also draw large crowds onthe > road--Led Zeppelin; the Eagles; Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; the > Allman Brothers; Grand Funk Railroad." YEAH. > oh yeah the new GUITAR WORLD magazine has a foldout that has alot of > guitarists guitar picks on it...one is Mark Farners' > bill > >> > > It figures they would mention Grand Funk last! But hey... we'll take it! > > Paul Another mention on page 63...this book is a slow read folks...."Al Ross had entered the picture recently as the publicity cheif for KISS....He was the prototype press agent and had been in business for years, with acts like Grand Funk Railroad, the Osmonds, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears." bill ------------------------------ From: QuoteNotes@aol.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 00:31:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Terry Knight & The Pack I was cleaning out my record collection Sunday night and came across TK&TP's first album. You should see Don Brewer's picture! He looks about 16...heck, he probably was! Mark is not pictured as a band member, but is listed in the liner notes as one of the bass players and vocalists. From such humble beginnings..... ------------------------------ From: QuoteNotes@aol.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 00:35:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: GFR Covers The absolute WORST cover I ever saw was in 1972 or 1973. It was the fraternity band from Theta Xi at Illinois Institute of Technology. They did I 'm Your Captain and their lead singer's name was Mad Dog. Man, were the dogs howling that night! I'm going to the National Guitar Summer Workshop in July and want to do a GFR tune in the student concerts...any suggestions? ------------------------------ From: "w.d. jones" Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 00:21:16 -0700 Subject: KISS and SELL again Maybe the author was into GFR also...on page 72..."Sweet Connie, a comely and pert brunette, was made a legend in a song by Grand Funk Railroad called 'We're an American Band.' She set records for the most amount of work that could be performed in one twenty four hour period from a kneeling position." ------------------------------ From: WHIRLEGREG@aol.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 01:57:41 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Thursday on Family Channel this appearance on fam network is news to mark??? ------------------------------ From: James Lichtenberg Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 01:55:43 -0700 Subject: Re: GFR Covers QuoteNotes@aol.com wrote: > > The absolute WORST cover I ever saw was in 1972 or 1973. It was the > fraternity band from Theta Xi at Illinois Institute of Technology. They did I > 'm Your Captain and their lead singer's name was Mad Dog. Man, were the dogs > howling that night! I'm going to the National Guitar Summer Workshop in July > and want to do a GFR tune in the student concerts...any suggestions? QuoteNotes, You're not gonna believe this, but I'm a Theta Xi except the brothers in my house CAN play! Why not cover "We Gotta Have Love"? Later. Regards, Jim ------------------------------ From: Sam LeMaster Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 05:07:52 -0400 Subject: Home & Fam This is copied directly from their home page. http://www.homeandfamily.com/ This Week on Home and Family Week of April 28, 1997 Monday Rod Steiger, Birdbaths, 30 Day Gourmet, Pets Tuesday Kitchen Toys, Budget Fashion, Carol Sterbenz Wednesday Allison Sweeney, Water Gardens, Movie Preview Thursday Meet Our Neighbors, Grand Funk Railroad Friday Bedroom Decorating, Plant a Chair, Family Time Notice they are listed to appear on thurs. I emailed Sunny and she says Don knows nothing of this. I sent this to her also. Just thought I would share it with you. I am going to watch anyway just in case. Loyal fan since 1970 Sam ------------------------------ From: jgower@mtholyoke.edu (Jeff Gower) Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:06:15 -0400 Subject: Re: critics Ktut wrote: >My favorite quote on critics came from David Lee Roth, when asked why >critics liked Elvis Costello and not Van Halen, DLR replied, "that's >because most music critics look like Elvis Costello." Haha! Yeah, I remember this quote - excellent! Hey, I'd rather be a balding drunk guy singing "Heartbreaker" in some smoky bar than some dork who sits as his computer all day and..........uhh, never mind... Jeff ------------------------------ From: brad412@BLomand.Net Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 08:14:33 -0500 Subject: Home & Fam >Return-path: >Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 05:07:52 -0400 >From: Sam LeMaster >Subject: Home & Fam >Sender: owner-grand-funk@roadkill.com >X-Sender: maxruins@mailbox.iwaynet.net >To: grand-funk@roadkill.com >Reply-to: Sam LeMaster >X-Authentication-warning: topquark.roadkill.com: majordomo set sender to > owner-grand-funk using -f Isn't it possible that the Family Channel is doing something on Grand Funk without Grand Funk being in the studio? Brad > >This is copied directly from their home page. http://www.homeandfamily.com/ > >This Week on Home and Family > > > Week of April 28, 1997 > Monday > Rod Steiger, Birdbaths, 30 Day Gourmet, Pets > Tuesday > Kitchen Toys, Budget Fashion, Carol Sterbenz > Wednesday > Allison Sweeney, Water Gardens, Movie Preview > Thursday > Meet Our Neighbors, Grand Funk Railroad > Friday > Bedroom Decorating, Plant a Chair, Family Time > > >Notice they are listed to appear on thurs. I emailed Sunny and she says Don >knows nothing of this. I sent this to her also. Just thought I would share >it with you. I am going to watch anyway just in case. > > Loyal fan since 1970 > > Sam > > ------------------------------ From: steelhorse Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:04:53 -0700 Subject: RotRock >These clowns, or snapperheads whichever you prefer, Mick: Thanks for stouping down to their level in order to attempt to communicate with them. Feel sorry for them, though: it must be hell looking eye-to-eye with everyone staring at knee caps all day :-). I've run into the same roadblock with KEGL, KZPS, and KTXQ in Dallas. If an decision were in the form of a handgernade, they all would throw up their arms if you dropped one in the middle of them. NO MY GOD NOT A DECISION!!!!! I continue to plug away at these bozos, too. Maybe one of these days, they'll come around. ------------------------------ From: steelhorse Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 10:34:38 -0700 Subject: One Thumb Up I think Stanley had one thumb up doing his column. Anyway,... steve lisuk wrote: > The media is in a freak-out state at this time and are trying to figure out > how to get their viewers and readers back. They turn to the Stanleys and > Rexes because "they are on the cutting edge". They know what's hip! Who > will be their victim today? Sling those barbs Stanley - we know how much > talent you have! Yeah, the critics are the wave of the future!!! Well, alright, here's the wave...bye now...see you later...here's the wave. Hopefully after they run out of beer and sober up, they'll realize their mistake. ------------------------------ From: BeatlesHD@aol.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 13:05:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Newsday Critic How can us girls reach that Stanley Mieses who wrote the F@#king article about the best band, Grand Funk? As you all know, (i hope) that I am a girl and I love Grand Funk more than all of the bands, and groups of today. Another thing, I am only 18 years old, and if Grand Funk has this much affect on me, I wonder how much affect it had on girls from the 70's who actually got to see them. I am sorry if I dont make any sense, I am just totally pissed off. If that guy wanted to see more females at the concert he should have brought me, and I would have proven that girls can like Grand fFunk as much as the guys. I love you all. Gretchen "Funk" Garland ------------------------------ From: Jacob Lowe Date: Wed, 30 Apr 97 12:13:04 CDT Subject: what if... To those that responded to my question regarding music critics, thank you very much. Your comments were wonderful. OK, funkers, here's my next question (there will be a series): With these facts in mind (music critics hard on GFR), let's pretend the media kisses the Grand Funk Ass....what would be different about the band (or its fans) if GFR had always gotten WONDERFUL reviews by the self-appointed leaders of music thought, i.e. the "critics"? Does anyone think things would be different? Would Oliver Stone make a movie called "WAAB"? Would Mark Farner have sung the National Anthem during Superbowl 96? (wouldn't that sound awesome...) let's see some responses to THAT one... Jacob ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 30 Apr 97 11:07:29 EDT Subject: Re: Here's the Article (Re: GFR Review in Newsday) Kelly, I agree with you and everyone else that has responded. I have a question,: did anyone send their comments to Newsday? If not, let me know if I can send them on your behalf. We should hammer them while it's fresh in our minds. Of course this will all blow over and be forgotten about, but we should do something to make this joker think about it. my 2/100, Mick - ------------- Original Text From: NuDamage96@aol.com, on 4/30/97 12:46 PM: The problem with this critic Stanley Mieses is that he is obviously preoccupied with " labels". His remark calling GFR as "antistyle" is a patheticly obvious example, and is positive proof of his absolute ignorance. By using a label, the critic is enabled to shroud his ignorance, ( in his own mind anyway ) therefore allowing him to make remarks without doing any real homework. He now feels free to dig up some old reviews written by past ignoramises and follow the "fashion" and "style" and "trend" of those jerks, which is where he got the label in the first place. I think perhaps it is time that we the fans begin to critique the critics and give the a taste of their own medicine. one might think that this would be lowering ourselfs to their level...so what. Does anybody agree with this? Brother Kelly ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 30 Apr 97 11:11:06 EDT Subject: Beacon Pix Hi All, I just got my pix back from developing. They came out OK for a throw--away camera. There are a bunch from the Westside, none of the concert itself (underexposed) and a few back stage with Mark, Don and Phil (none of Mel!?! how did that happen?!?). The only shot of me is from the back and that's for two reasons: first, that's where the autographs are on my Funkengrueven and second, I'm standing in front of a urinal (uh hum, thanks Phil)! Anyway, Donna has been so gracious to offer to scan some of them for her website. Are urinals pro- or anti-nettiquette? I do have one problem though, I can't remember everyone's name! Maybe we could play name that face or something? Mick ------------------------------ From: Phil Catalano Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 11:25:41 -0600 (MDT) Subject: I'm Back! OK, I'm back! But I've got 212 new emails that I have to sift through and about 90% of those are probably from you guys. It'll take a while but I'll get through them! In a nutshell, it was an awesome time last Friday and I know you guys heard all about it. I hope this Friday is just as good. Phil - --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--= Phil Catalano phil.catalano@mci.com - --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--= ------------------------------ From: steve lisuk Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 12:03:06 -0700 Subject: [none] Hey Stanley - I'll bet you already have the reveiw ready for the Ellen Coming Out Show - Outstanding television! Socially aware! Discharges all stereotypes! TV in its finest hour! A sensitive topic handled in the most uplifting sensitivities! We gotta luv ya Stanley Steve ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 30 Apr 97 13:30:37 EDT Subject: Nettiquette Favor Request from Fellow Roadkiller Hi All, Take this for what it's worth....The company that I work for is getting serious about what "type" of email is incoming and outgoing. All emails are going through a "filter". If the filter traps a word that matches one on the "no--no list" it routes that message to the email police. It then in turn is read, reviewed and determined what action should be taken (if any, against the employee.) In the past I have been exetremely cafeful as to how I convey what it is I really want to say. Now, it seems, I have to be careful what YOU are saying! If we need to use certain exemplitives (and we do) then could we misspell them or use "!@#$#@%^&" for example, maybe with a lead--in letter and a last letter? I'm going to have to unsuscribe to the list if we can't come to terms. That's OK too, you don't have to change your style on account of me. Since big brother is watching, and listening and reading.......I'm just askin' my fellow funkers to help me when I'm In Need...,I do love communicating with you all and I hope I contribute to your Grand Funk needs as well. Thanks in advance, Mick ------------------------------ From: In2theSon@aol.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:53:39 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: GFR review Response Whoa Nancy!!!! Good anti-review of the review! Boys take her guns, she's a sharp shooter! Though the heart....slay the critics....Grand Funk LIVES!!!!!! ------------------------------ From: JOHN PETITT Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:57:23 -0500 Subject: [none] Steve, Yeah I agree totally!! Great TV...yeah sure! They act like nobody already didn't know that she was a CARPET MUNCHER!!!! Come on. The general public is so brain-washed by this kind of stupid junk. What a bunch of garbage!!! GFR RULES!! F@%K the critics!!!!! Jay AKA-Jaypfunk@aol.com ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Mon, 28 Apr 97 10:44:55 EDT Subject: Passing Out of Town As I prepare for my trip to the Left coast a song comes to mind....... I think I have a place to stay in LA for a day or so, I feel like hangin' out with roadkill and go to see the show. Cause I'm dreamin', baby that's the way is seems Just want to sit in row B, So I can see I'm living like some fantasy. Cause I'm tired from the Beacon and too much drinkin the whole Funk show away. Tired of going to puke at the lost and found. Tired of dealin' with critics feelings in all Funk has to say. In view of all that's been going down, I think I'm going out and passing out of town. I wonder why I'm going, why I'm going to the show. Can't say I have any money left no, so maybe it's the blow. Cause I'm dreaming, yeah that's the way I like it. Just want to get on that plane. My wife says I'm insane. Throw myself one real good fit.... Cause I'm trying for the Greek 'n and the Derby to drink my Funk away. Tired of not having Funk around. Tired of dealin' with stations the won't play what Funk has to say. In view of all that's been going down, I think I'm going out and passing out of town.... Don't worry, I won't quit my day job! I'm just too psyched, AGAIN! Mick ------------------------------ From: Stan Pace Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 16:25:20 -0400 Subject: Re: Newsday Critic Gretchen, We all love you, too. Welcome aboard our train. Some of us have been riding it since 1970. It sure is neat that someone my daughter's age like's my music, too! Perhaps other "youngsters", like you, will get turned on to this movement one more time! Peace, Stan (the Old Man) At 13:05 4/30/97 -0400, you wrote: >How can us girls reach that Stanley Mieses who wrote the F@#king article >about the best band, Grand Funk? As you all know, (i hope) that I am a girl >and I love Grand Funk more than all of the bands, and groups of today. > Another thing, I am only 18 years old, and if Grand Funk has this much >affect on me, I wonder how much affect it had on girls from the 70's who >actually got to see them. > >I am sorry if I dont make any sense, I am just totally pissed off. If that >guy wanted to see more females at the concert he should have brought me, and >I would have proven that girls can like Grand fFunk as much as the guys. > >I love you all. > >Gretchen "Funk" Garland > > Stan Pace U.S. Atlantic Command Joint Training, Analysis and Simulation Center ------------------------------ From: Rzberf@aol.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 16:28:59 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Publicity ?? Now days publicity is publicity , whether it is good or bad the name just being in the headlines makes people aware that something is going on. Grand funk really never had good reviews,but they became one of the best bands of all time. They can't stop the TRAIN from rolling down the tracks! ! ------------------------------ From: Narqualung@worldnet.att.net Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:32:05 -0700 Subject: Re: Nettiquette Favor Request from Fellow Roadkiller Michael Catalano wrote: > > Hi All, > > Take this for what it's worth....The company that I work for is getting > serious about what "type" of email is incoming and outgoing. All emails > are going through a "filter". If the filter traps a word that matches one > on the "no--no list" it routes that message to the email police. It then > in turn is read, reviewed and determined what action should be taken (if > any, against the employee.) > > In the past I have been exetremely cafeful as to how I convey what it is I > really want to say. Now, it seems, I have to be careful what YOU are > saying! If we need to use certain exemplitives (and we do) then could we > misspell them or use "!@#$#@%^&" for example, maybe with a lead--in letter > and a last letter? > > I'm going to have to unsuscribe to the list if we can't come to terms. > That's OK too, you don't have to change your style on account of me. Since > big brother is watching, and listening and reading.......I'm just askin' my > fellow funkers to help me when I'm In Need...,I do love communicating with > you all and I hope I contribute to your Grand Funk needs as well. > > Thanks in advance, > Mick Brothers and Sisters in Rock, In 1972 the Supreme Court ruled that "One man's lyric is another man's vulgarity" in overturning a disorderly conduct conviction which revolved around the placement of the "F" word on a denim jacket. The "F" word is protected free speech and the only reason I refrain from using it is due to the brother's request, although it does go against the grain. I don't make any promises about future e-mails. The only way "Big Brother" has any power is if we give it to "him" and live in fear of reprisal. In this politically correct day and age, we must be vigiliant and struggle against any restrictions upon our speech, written or otherwise. Live Free or Die........FUNK 'EM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (the man with no arms and legs hanging on your wall) ------------------------------ End of grand-funk-digest V1 #46 *******************************