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  The Capitol single made its entrance two weeks ahead of the album it came from, 'On Time,' which went on to be certified gold.

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  ‘Caught In The Act’: Grand Funk ‘Close To The Best’ On Second Live LP

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  The 13 Best Power Trios In Rock

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  Grand Funk Railroad Arrive Right ‘On Time’

  Released on August 25, 1969 as their debut album, 'On Time' by Grand Funk Railroad lived up to its title and started the band's US chart journey.

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  ‘Can You Do It’: Grand Funk’s Final Hot 100 Hurrah, With Frank Zappa

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  ‘We’re An American Band’: Grand Funk Railroad’s Defining Statement

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  Features4 months ago

  The Lost Festival: Atlanta International Pop Festivals

  The Atlanta International Pop Festival was one of the biggest fests in 1969, boasting Grand Funk Railroad, Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker, and CCR on the line-up.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘Closer To Home’: The Grand Funk Album That Invaded Times Square

  'Closer To Home' was released in June 1970, and the trio prepared to hit the American album Top 10 for the first time.

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  Features5 months ago

  Grander Than Ever: Grand Funk Outdo The Beatles At Shea Stadium

  In June 1971, even media types who had never liked GFR's populist hard rock style had to concede that they'd become one of the biggest bands of their generation.

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  Features6 months ago

  Grand Funk’s ‘The Loco-Motion’: Chugging Like A Railroad Train To No. 1

  A musical trip back to 1962 gave the band their second US No. 1 in eight months.

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  Features7 months ago

  ‘Shinin’ On’: Grand Funk’s Three-Dimensional Hit Album

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  Heavy Metal Thunder: The Origins Of Heavy Metal

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