Weekend Editor

They had 12

platinum albums and 15 gold albums during their reign as

the most commercially successful American heavy metal

band from 1970 until 1976.

Their hits

included "We're an American Band,"

"Footstompin' Music" and "Some Kind of

Wonderful." They are Grand Funk Railroad and they

are no longer together. But, song writer, lead vocalist

and guitarist Mark Farner will perform Friday and

Saturday at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, as part

of the Webb, Stuckey, and Lindsey Summer Concert Series.

The band

continuously toured in the 1970s, building a giant fan

base and setting attendance records at arenas and

stadiums. In 1971, the band sold out New York's Shea

Stadium faster than the Beatles. Beginning with the

Atlanta Pops Festival in 1969 and continuing for over a

decade and a half, Farner's talent has placed him in a

select group of rock artists who continue to have a solid

and consistent following.

Tickets are

$21 and seats are still available for both shows.

Atlanta's own acappella pop/rock band, Live Wire, will

open for Farner. The show will begin at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. Call

770-631-0630.

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