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  • Apr 20, 1948

    Rock keyboard player Craig Frost is born in Flint, Michigan. He joins Grand Funk in 1972 and appears on "We're An American Band," referenced in The Eli Young Band country hit "Always The Love Songs"

    Sep 3, 1948
    Grand Funk drummer Don Brewer is born in Flint, Michigan. He authors the rock classic "We're An American Band," referenced in The Eli Young Band's 2009 country hit "Always The Love Songs"
    Sep 29, 1948
    Guitarist Mark Farner is born in Flint, Michigan. As a member of Grand Funk, he plays on the 1973 pop hit "We're An American Band," referenced in The Eli Young Band's 2009 country hit "Always The Love Songs"
    Apr 8, 1951
    Bass player Mel Schacher is born in Owosso, Michigan. As a member of Grand Funk, he plays on the 1973 hit "We're An American Band," referenced in the lyrics of The Eli Young Band country hit "Always The Love Songs"
    Oct 9, 1973
    The Grand Funk single "We're An American Band" is certified gold by the RIAA. It's referenced 35 years later in The Eli Young Band country hit "Always The Love Songs"

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