Mark Farner is a well-known singer, guitarist, and songwriter from the United States. He is best known as the lead guitarist and lead singer of Grand Funk Railroad, a popular American hard rock band. He is also a well-known contemporary Christian music artist.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Mark Farner |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Mark Fredrick Farner |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 75 years old |
| Birth Date: | 29 September 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.71 M |
| Weight: | 68 Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Lesia Farner |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Joseph Farner, Jason Farner, and Jesse Farner) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Mark Farner Gay? | No |
| Profession: | Singer, Guitarist, and Songwriter. |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
Mark Farner Biography
Mark Farner, full name Mark Fredrick Farner, was born on September 29, 1948, in Flint, Michigan, United States. Delton Farner and Betty Farner were his parents. During WWII, his father was a tank driver in the Seventh Armored Division. He showed an early interest in music and attended guitar lessons throughout his school years.
Mark Farner Age, Height, Weight
Mark Farner was born on September 29, 1948, and is 75 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.71 meters and his weight is 68 kilograms.
Career
Mark Farner began his career in Terry Knight and The Pack between 1965 and 1966, The Bossmen in 1966, and The Pack (also known as The Fabulous Pack) between 1967 and 1968. In 1968, he formed the American hard-rock band Grand Funk Railroad with Don Brewer on drums and Mel Schacher on bass guitar. Craig Frost, who played keyboards, joined the band in 1973.
Mark was the band’s lead guitarist and singer, as well as the songwriter for the majority of the songs. “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home),” one of the band’s most famous songs, was released in 1970 and was a huge success. He also wrote the 1975 song “Bad Time,” which was the last of the band’s four singles to reach the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5. The group, however, disbanded in 1976.
In 1977, he released his first self-titled album as a solo artist. “No Frills” (1978) and “Just Another Injustice” (1979) were his other albums (1988). He is the singer of the popular song “Isn’t it Amazing,” which earned him a Dove Award nomination and charted at number two on the Contemporary Christian music charts. He and Steve Lisk founded Lismark Communications. He also has his own record label, LisMark Records.
Achievements and Awards
Here is a list of some of Mark Farner’s awards and accomplishments:
- In 2015, he was inducted as a solo artist into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.
- He was nominated for a Dove Award for the song “Isn’t it amazing?”
- In 1999, he received the Lakota Sioux Elders Honor Mark.
Mark Farner’s Net Worth In 2024
Mark Farner has a net worth of $20 million as of February 2024. He has made the majority of his money as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has appeared in the films Terry Knight, The Bossmen, and The Pack (also known as The Fabulous Pack). He co-founded the popular rock band Grand Funk Railroad, whose hits included “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)” and “Bad Time.” He has his own label, LisMark Records, and a successful solo career.
Mark Farner’s Wife, Marriage
Lesia Farner and Mark Farner have been married for over three decades. Joseph Farner, Jason Farner, and Jesse Farner are his three children (1988-2018). Mark Farner previously had a relationship with Sally Kellerman from 1975 to 1976. He has had heart problems his entire life and finally had a pacemaker installed on October 22, 2012.
