Mark Farner

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Ken Parker, designer of the Parker Fly guitar beloved by Adrian Belew and Joni Mitchell, launches crowdfunding campaign for cancer treatment

By Phil Weller published

Parker was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2023

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Mark Farner performs live with a Parker Fly electric guitar

“I had an operation and the doctor told me, ‘No more heavy guitars.’ He rattled off a ton I couldn't play – I said, ‘Doc, what can I play?!’” Mark Farner on what led him to the Parker Fly – and what’s preventing a Grand Funk Railroad reunion

By Andrew Daly published

The Grand Funk legend on the rock icons’ legacy, his thoughts on Bruce Kulick taking the band’s lead guitar spot and why he doesn’t regret giving away his songwriting credit to We’re an American Band

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Mark Farner Talks Grand Funk Railroad, Parker Fly Guitars and Hanging with Jimi Hendrix

By Joe Lalaina published

Best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of Grand Funk Railroad, he’s now fronting Mark Farner’s American Band. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

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Production Begins on New Mark Farner Documentary, 'I’m Your Captain'

By Damian Fanelli published

Flagday Productions has announced that production has begun on a documentary that will chronicle the life, successes and struggles of Mark Farner, a founding member of Grand Funk Railroad.

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On Tour With My Guitar Heroes: Rick Derringer, Mark Farner and Dave Mason

By Godfrey Townsend published

Concert, Gigs & Tours