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When did Grand Funk Railroad start making music?

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Grand Funk Railroad's first song “Ups and Downs” released in August 1969.


Grand Funk Railroad, sometimes shortened as Grand Funk, is an American hard rock band popular during the 1970s, which toured extensively and played to packed arenas worldwide. Known for their crowd-pleasing arena rock style, the band was well-regarded by audiences despite a relative lack of critical acclaim. The band’s name is a play on words of... Read More
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