Hollywood, California February 9, 2006 - One of America’s model touring bands, Grand Funk Railroad, has teamed with Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing for the April 4 release of Grand Funk Railroad Greatest Hits.   A genre-bending blend of funk, boogie, heavy rock and electrifying live shows led to Grand Funk Railroad’s emergence as one of America’s most iconic rock bands of the 1970s.  Greatest Hits boasts 14 digitally remastered tracks, including nine Top 40 hits, among them two #1 singles "We’re an American Band" and "The Loco-Motion," and the Top 5 hits "Some Kind Of Wonderful" and "Bad Time."

Following the release of the new Greatest Hits CD, Grand Funk Railroad will perform select dates in the U.S. this summer, with a line-up featuring original members Brewer and Schacher, and adding Bruce Kulick (lead guitar), Max Carl (vocals) and Tim Cashion (keyboards).  Fans hoping to catch the locomotive can get more information at the band’s official website www.grandfunkrailroad.com.

In 1968, Don Brewer (drums/vocals), Mark Farner (guitar), and Mel Schacher (bass) first performed as Grand Funk Railroad in their hometown of Flint, Michigan.  Their blend of rock and boogie and an aggressive touring schedule made them a top choice for concertgoers across the country.  In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad broke a Beatles-held ticket sales record by selling out Shea Stadium in just 72 hours.

Produced by Todd Rundgren, Grand Funk Railroad’s 1973 album, We’re An American Band, rose to #2 on Billboard’s Pop Albums chart and was certified Platinum with more than one million units sold.   The album’s definitive title track became the band’s first #1 Pop hit.

Grand Funk Railroad’s success continued with the 1974 release of Shinin’ On, which spawned the band’s second #1 Pop single, "The Loco-Motion."  Originally popularized by Little Eva, the song was rearranged by the band to showcase their unique style, and it was heard as rock’s answer to dance and disco.  Today, "The Loco-Motion," "We’re An American Band," "Some Kind of Wonderful" (#3 Pop), and "Bad Time" (#4 Pop) are Classic Rock radio staples.  All four tracks are collected on Grand Funk Railroad’s Greatest Hits, along with five more Top 40 hits and other fan favorites.

Grand Funk Railroad Greatest Hits is the perfect collection to celebrate the longevity and the continued influence of the quintessential "American Band."

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1. We’re An American Band (# 1 Pop)

2. Time Machine

3. Walk Like A Man (#19 Pop)

4. Some Kind Of Wonderful (# 3 Pop)

5. Shinin’ On (#11 Pop)

6. Heartbreaker

7. Rock & Roll Soul (#29 Pop)

8. The Loco-Motion (# 1 Pop)

9. Footstompin’ Music (#29 Pop)

10. Mean Mistreater (live)

11. Take Me

12. Bad Time (# 4 Pop)

13. I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home (#22 Pop)