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Donald George Brewer (born September 3, 1948) is an American drummer and singer. He is one of the originators of the band Grand Funk Railroad.
Grand Funk Railroad (often shortened to Grand Funk) is an American rock band formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1969 by Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica), Don Brewer (drums, vocals), and Mel Schacher (bass).
On September 3rd Clara Eileen and Donald A. Brewer of Swartz Creek, Michigan give birth to one of the most celebrated drummers in classic rock history, Don Brewer. It runs through his blood because by the age of 12, Don starts his very first band.
Classic Rock Revisited caught up with founding member and drummer Don Brewer to discuss the band’s rise to the top, as well as their upcoming 50 years as a band. GFR proves to be a hard working rock and roll machine that may have even went pop for the money, but not for the reasons one may assume.
Don Brewer stands as one of the founding members of Grand Funk Railroad. Along with Mark Farner and Mel Schacher, the group became one of the most popular bands of the 1970s. The group was formed in 1969 out of Flint, Michigan.
Dec 1, 2020 · Grand Funk played R&B loud and with lashings of feedback, and the people of Flint – a close neighbour of Detroit – loved their local band with a vengeance. The seeds of Grand Funk were sown in the early 60s with The Jazz Masters, an above-average bar band that featured Don Brewer, a drummer with a wild Afro hairdo.
Oct 16, 2017 · Produced by Todd Rundgren and with a catchy hard rocking title track written by drummer Don Brewer, it would remain a staple of FM radio for years and current Classic Rock playlists of today.
Jun 16, 2024 · While GFR experienced more than its fair share of ups and downs during their prime, these days the current lineup — original founding members Don Brewer (drums) and Mel Schacher (bass), joined by singer Max Carl, guitarist Bruce Kulick, and keyboardist Tim Cashion — play cruises, casinos, fairs, and theaters.
By 1973, Grand Funk Railroad had experienced success as a trio, having famously sold-out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles on the backside of 1970’s Closer to Home. Sadly, shoddy management dealings with longtime cohort, Terry Knight, had left Mark Farner, Mel Schacter, and Don Brewer not only down and out, but broke and fighting litigation.
Sep 3, 2022 · The respected rock drummer is proud of the GFR longevity and the wonderful thrill of still performing live. Ray Chelstowski. Sep 3, 2022. GFR 2022 (L-R): Guitarist Bruce Kulick, bassist Mel Schacher, vocalist Max Carl, drummer Don Brewer and keyboardist Tim Cashion. Photo via publicity by Allen Clark.
