George Dionne interviews former GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist/vocalist MARK FARNER about his first solo album in nearly 20 years, CLOSER TO MY HOME. The album is out now through Righteous Rock Records and was produced by Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER).
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-The importance of dancing
-What got him back into the studio after decades
-Working with producer Mark Slaughter
-Stories behind the songs
-Collaborating with Jim Peterik (IDES OF MARCH, PRIDE OF LIONS, ex-SURVIVOR)
-The comeback of music on vinyl
-Re-Recording “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”
-Playing in the American standard
-Memories of recording 1970’s ‘Closer To Home’
-Live performances with MARK FARNER’S AMERICAN BAND
-His near-death experience
-The story behind the cover art for his self-titled 1970 solo debut
-And much, much more!
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