For a century, the Grand Ole Opry has been the beating heart of country music, a stage where tradition and innovation share the same spotlight. For the past six months, I have been interviewing ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards offers a look at some of the shows and events taking place around Chicagoland this weekend. On stage this weekend, enjoy the hit musical inspired by the music and life of ...

Selling over 25 million albums, Grand Funk Railroad is celebrated for iconic anthems such as “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home),” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” Their distinct ...

He’s played it a million times, but Grand Funk Railroad’s Don Brewer never tires of performing “We’re an American Band.” The rowdy former No. 1 hit always draws a reaction. “I get a charge when I see ...

"The Long Way Home" premieres on PBS November 11 at 11 P.M. and will re-air November 16 at 1 P.M. Marian Takens grew up as one of eight children. Originally from Grand Rapids, her family left Michigan ...

GRAND FORKS – A planned underpass at the intersection of DeMers Avenue and 42nd Street is making progress as Grand Forks City Council members on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding from the ...

On this very day in 2004, the music industry lost one of its most legendary rock and roll producers, promoters, singer/songwriters, and radio icons. Terry Knight, best known as the original manager ...

Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, this top-selling American rock group of the 1970s is “Comin’ To Your Town To Help You Party It Down.” Grand Funk Railroad is extremely excited to hit the road ...

New documentary celebrates the transformation of Railroad Park in Birmingham Dodgers win Game 3 of World Series against Blue Jays in 18-innings thriller GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons ...

Question: In 1973, a rock band called Grand Funk Railroad “pretty much defined rock and roll at the time,” as Rolling Stone magazine put it. When Illinois State University landed the popular band for ...

Fans of Grand Funk Railroad all agree on one thing: The music the group has made is as powerful as ever. Original member Don Brewer talked to Deco about the band’s longevity and their upcoming South ...

Uncle Kracker will headline the Woodstock Fair Main Stage on Sunday night, replacing Grand Funk Railroad. An announcement from the fair said Uncle Kracker will headline the main stage at 8 p.m. on ...