Grand Funk Railroad — Los Angeles, 1974

Filmed live concert of Grand Funk Railroad in Los Angeles in 1974, at the commercial peak of the Michigan power trio. In the mid-1970s, the band led by Mark Farner (guitar, vocals) was stacking up hits and filling American arenas: this is the era of « We’re an American Band » and chart-topping covers such as « The Loco-Motion ». This capture conveys the raw power of 1970s American hard rock, built on thick riffs, electric boogie and the long onstage workouts typical of the time. An archival document for fans of classic rock, this full concert shows why Grand Funk Railroad was one of the most popular bands in the United States before the punk wave. The picture and sound carry the patina of their era, adding to the historical value of this live performance. A prime piece to understand the American arena-rock scene and the energy of 1970s concerts.