881 - Grand Funk Railroad We're An American Band 1973

Having made several changes in their business and musical efforts in 1972, Grand Funk Railroad made even more extensive ones in 1973, beginning with their name, which was officially truncated to "Grand Funk." And keyboardist Craig Frost, credited as a sideman on Phoenix, the previous album, was now a full-fledged bandmember, filling out the musical arrangements. The album's title song, an autobiographical account of life on the road written and sung by Don Brewer, was released in advance of the album and became a gold-selling number one hit.

864 - Grand Funk Railroad Shinin' On 1974

Although not as successful as its predecessor, "We're an American Band", "Shinin´ On" peaked at #5 in the US and was certified gold. It opens with the dynamic title track. Augmented by Craig Frost's keyboard work and pumped-up behind Don Brewers aggressive vocals, the six-minute "Shinin' On" was also issued as a single.

633 - Grand Funk Railroad Got This Thing On The Move 1969

Grand Funk Railroad's eponymous album, their second for Capitol, is characteristic of the classic rock radio sound that would permeate the airwaves of the late 20th century. Grand Funk Railroad was a seminal force in giving the friendlier side of the heavy rock sound its charm and making it stick. Built on fuzzed-out blues riffs, simple lyrics, and at times seemingly unnecessary jamming, Grand Funk's songs are mild in nature. Far less extreme than Black Sabbath, but slightly toothier than Foghat or Bad Company, Grand Funk's major influence is from the loose, blues-based power trio formula of bands such as Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Key tracks include this "Got This Thing On The Move".