Known as "The American Band", the high-energy five-piece group, Grand Funk Railroad, includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums) and Mel Schacher (bass), "The God of Thunder". Joining Don and Mel are true "All Stars." Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special. Max penned and sang 38's biggest hit "Second Chance." Lead guitarist Mark Chatfield is best known as a founding member of Ohio Rock Legends "THE GODZ" and also played with Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band for over three decades. Keyboardist Tim Cashion's credits include stints with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and English soul man Robert Palmer.

The band has toured the world, selling out in North and South America, Europe, and Japan. A 1971 performance at New York's Shea Stadium sold out faster than the Beatles. Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits, two #1 singles, and has accumulated 7 gold and 10 platinum certifications.