Grand Funk Railroad: Train in Vain?
Fred Mills, Seattle Weekly, 14 August 2002
APRIL 26, 1996, the State Theatre, Detroit: Grand Funk Railroad are onstage together for the first time in two decades, accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Motor City Music Awards ceremony. Forgotten for the moment are the ego problems and personal issues that broke up the legendary '70s band.
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