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Grand Trivia About Grand Funk Railroad Quiz

This should be very easy for all Funkheads; enjoy this trip into the past.

A multiple-choice quiz by zordy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zordy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,092

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. The name "Grand Funk Railroad" is a pun, inspired by the name of an old railroad in Michigan, the "Grand ...Western Railroad". What word was changed into "Funk"? Hint

Bunk

Trunk

Junk

Sunk

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Question 2 of 15

2. But what was the group name before fame came? Hint

Flint

The Knack

The Pack

Rascals

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Question 3 of 15

3. Grand Funk manager and producer until 1971 was Terry...? Hint

Knight

Travis

Thomas

Thurman

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which album did the group produce by itself after the litigation with the mentioned producer?

Answer: (One word (also a US city))

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Question 5 of 15

5. GF recorded a song by the Rolling Stones. Which one? Hint

"Gimme Shelter"

"Ruby Tuesday"

"Satisfaction"

"All Sold Out"

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Question 6 of 15

6. On which song was Doug Kershaw a special guest on violin? Hint

"Rock and Roll Soul"

"Flight Of The Phoenix"

"So You Won't Have To Die"

"Rain Keeps Falling"

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Question 7 of 15

7. GF were originally Mark, Don and Mel. Then a keyboard player was added. Please write name and surname.

Answer: (Too easy. No hint)

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Question 8 of 15

8. "We're an American Band" and "Shinin' On" were produced by the same person. Who? Hint

Mark Farner

Terry Knight

Todd Rundgren

Frank Zappa

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Question 9 of 15

9. Arnold Schwarzenegger has something to do with a Grand Funk album. Do you know which one? Hint

"E Pluribus Funk"

"We're An American Band"

"All The Girls In The World Beware!"

"Survival"

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which was Grand Funk's first album? Hint

"Grand Funk"

"On Time"

"E Pluribus Funk"

"Born To Die"

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which Album is popularly known as the "Red Album"? Hint

"We're An American Band"

"E Pluribus Funk"

"Mark, Don & Mel"

"Grand Funk"

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Question 12 of 15

12. "C'mon everybody, we're gonna have a good time": Not exactly a refined example of poetry, but effective anyway. Which song started with this verse? Hint

"Footstompin' Music"

"Walk Like A Man"

"The Loco Motion"

"High Falootin' Women"

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Question 13 of 15

13. Grand Funk Lives" and "What's Funk?" were two futile attempts to revive the legend in the 80's, but Mel was missing. What was the name of the substitute bassist? Hint

Serafino Ferranno

Marcus Allen

Dennis Bellinger

Jaco Pastorius

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Question 14 of 15

14. In the "Live Album" you can hear Mark asking the audience not to take drugs. How was this "track" called in the track list? Hint

"Mark Says Alright"

"Words Of Wisdom"

"TNUC"

"Brothers And Sisters"

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Question 15 of 15

15. In 1997, Grand Funk reunited in a charity concert for a war-plagued country. The name of this country is also the name of the live album. What is the name of the album?

Answer: (It's in Europe)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The name "Grand Funk Railroad" is a pun, inspired by the name of an old railroad in Michigan, the "Grand ...Western Railroad". What word was changed into "Funk"?

Answer: Trunk

Later on in their career, the boys dropped "Railroad" and were simply Grand Funk.

2. But what was the group name before fame came?

Answer: The Pack

The name was later changed to "The Fabulous Pack" , just before they became Grand Funk Railroad." Flint" actually was a name Mel and Don used later on in their career. They were all from Flint Area in Michigan.

3. Grand Funk manager and producer until 1971 was Terry...?

Answer: Knight

They split, they sued each other, Grand Funk won and got richer. Terry Knight was a stage name. His birth name was Richard Terrence Knapp.

4. Which album did the group produce by itself after the litigation with the mentioned producer?

Answer: Phoenix

And it went gold in 1972.

5. GF recorded a song by the Rolling Stones. Which one?

Answer: "Gimme Shelter"

From "Survival". It included also "Feelin' Alright" by Traffic. Some said these covers were the only valuable tracks on list. Bah!

6. On which song was Doug Kershaw a special guest on violin?

Answer: "Flight Of The Phoenix"

One might ask (as I did at the time) who Doug Kershaw is: they told me he is an American trad music icon.

7. GF were originally Mark, Don and Mel. Then a keyboard player was added. Please write name and surname.

Answer: Craig Frost

Craig played in "Phoenix" and was officially added to the line-up with "We're an American Band".

8. "We're an American Band" and "Shinin' On" were produced by the same person. Who?

Answer: Todd Rundgren

Frank Zappa, oddly enough, produced "Good Singin', Good Playin'"

9. Arnold Schwarzenegger has something to do with a Grand Funk album. Do you know which one?

Answer: "All The Girls In The World Beware!"

The Boys are shown on the cover with their heads on muscular bodies, courtesy of Arnold and Franco Columbu.

10. Which was Grand Funk's first album?

Answer: "On Time"

"Born To Die" was meant to be their last (showing them inside coffins), but they reunited for the Zappa-produced project.

11. Which Album is popularly known as the "Red Album"?

Answer: "Grand Funk"

"We're An American Band" has a golden cover, "Mark, Don and Mel" is black, and "E Pluribus" is silver.

12. "C'mon everybody, we're gonna have a good time": Not exactly a refined example of poetry, but effective anyway. Which song started with this verse?

Answer: "Footstompin' Music"

It is the opening track on "E Pluribus". Homer Simpson, the most famous Funkhead, once defined Mark Farner's lyrics as "shirtless".

13. Grand Funk Lives" and "What's Funk?" were two futile attempts to revive the legend in the 80's, but Mel was missing. What was the name of the substitute bassist?

Answer: Dennis Bellinger

Ferranno, by the way, is the real name of Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx.

14. In the "Live Album" you can hear Mark asking the audience not to take drugs. How was this "track" called in the track list?

Answer: "Words Of Wisdom"

Quite straightforwardly he said: "Don't take it, OK?"

15. In 1997, Grand Funk reunited in a charity concert for a war-plagued country. The name of this country is also the name of the live album. What is the name of the album?

Answer: Bosnia

That's all folks, I hope you did enjoy the trip.
Thanks to BearGFR for his suggestions and corrections.

Source: Author zordy

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