Mark Farner

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Mark Farner Wiki Biography

Mark Farner was born on the 29th September 1948 in Flint, Michigan USA, an is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band called Grand Funk Railroad. Farner’s career started in 1965.

Have you ever wondered how rich Mark Farner is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Farner’s net worth is as high as $16 million, an amount earned through his successful career in music. In addition to being a frontman of the popular rock band, Farner also has a solo career, and has released six studio albums which improved his wealth.

Mark Farner began his musical career in 1965 when he joined the band called The Pack, while he also played in The Bossmen (1966), and The Fabulous Pack (1967-1968). In 1969, Farner, Don Brewer (drums), and Mel Schacher (bass guitar) formed the Grand Funk Railroad, the band that released 13 studio albums from 1969 to 1983.

Their debut album was “On Time” (1969), and it achieved the golden status, peaking at the No. 27 on Billboard 200 chart. “Grand Funk” (1969) had a better commercial success, and it reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200, while the single “Mr. Limousine Driver” entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 97th place. Their third release called “Closer to Home” (1970), peaked at No. 6 on Billboard 200, and with “Survival” (1971) repeated that achievement. Also in 1971, their fifth album “E Pluribus Funk” managed to enter into the top five on the Billboard 200 (the best position to date), which only increased Mark`s net worth.

The keyboardist, Craig Frost joined the band in 1973, and he played on the seventh studio album “We’re an American Band” which peaked at the No. 2 position on Billboard 200, with single “We’re an American Band”, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By the end of the ‘70s, the band had released four more albums, two of which were placed on Billboard top 10, but in 1976 they disbanded, so Farner had the opportunity to pursue a solo career.

In 1977, Farner’s self-titled album came out, and one year later, he released “No Frills”. In 1981, Grand Funk Railroad reunited, and they recorded “Grand Funk Lives”, without bassist Mel Schacher and keyboard player Craig Frost. Unfortunately, the album failed to achieve notable commercial success, as did their latest “What’s Funk?” (1983). Farner has released four more solo albums with “For the People” (2006) being the most recent one.

Mark has also collaborated with other musicians such as Ringo Starr, Randy Bachman, John Entwistle, Felix Cavaliere, and Billy Preston, among others. In 2001, his biography called “From Grand Funk to Grace”, was published.

Regarding his personal life, Mark Farner is married to Lesia, and they have two children together. Farner also has a son from a previous relationship. Following his eight-year trouble with heart problems, Farner finally had a pacemaker installed in October 2012.

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Mark Farner Quick Info

Full Name Mark Farner
Net Worth $16 Million
Date Of Birth September 29, 1948
Place Of Birth Flint, Michigan, United States
Profession Singer, Rock Stars
Nationality American
Spouse Lesia Farner
Children Jason Farner, Jesse Farner, Joseph Farner
Parents Delton Farner, Betty Farner, I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home, Some Kind of Wonderful, We’re An American Band
Nicknames Mark Frederick Farner , Farner, Mark
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1601744/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mark-farner-mn0000227501
Music Groups Grand Funk Railroad, Terry Knight & The Pack
Movies Living Legends of Rock and Roll

Mark Farner Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Straight Outta Compton 2015 writer: “Closer To Home I’m Your Captain” Soundtrack
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 2012 writer: “Walk Like a Man” Soundtrack
Wanderlust 2012 writer: “I Come Tumblin'”, “Save the Land” Soundtrack
Just Friends? 2011 Short writer: “Shinin On” Soundtrack
Law Abiding Citizen 2009 writer: “Sin’s a Good Man’s Brother” Soundtrack
Wild Hogs 2007 writer: “Walk Like a Man You Can Call Me Your Man” Soundtrack
Bad News Bears 2005 “Shinin’ On” Soundtrack
Guy X 2005 writer: “Walk Like a Man” Soundtrack
Ash Wednesday 2002 writer: “I’m Your Captain” Soundtrack
The Sopranos 2001 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
High Fidelity 2000 writer: “Get It Together” Soundtrack
The Simpsons 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Heavy Metal 1981 writer: “Queen Bee” Soundtrack
Butler’s Night Out 1972 Short writer: “Are You Ready” – uncredited Soundtrack
The Best of Rock ‘n’ Roll Greats in Concert 2005 Video Himself Self
Musicians for Disaster Relief 05′ 2005 TV Movie Himself Self
Rock ‘n’ Roll Greats: Mark Farner 2004 Video Himself Self
Living Legends of Rock & Roll: Live from Itchycoo Park 2000 Video Himself Self
Behind the Music 1999 TV Series documentary Himself Self