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Melvin George Schacher (born April 8, 1951 [1] [2]) is an American musician who is the bassist and a founding member of the hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad . Early life. Schacher was born in Owosso, Michigan, and was raised in Flint, Michigan. He became interested in music at the age of seven playing with his father's banjo.
25. Aug. 2020 · Learn about Mel Schacher, the iconic bassist of the hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad. Discover his tone, style, history, and legacy through videos and quotes.
Mel Schacher Bio. Born on April 8th, 1951, and raised in Flint, Michigan, Mel first picked up his dad’s banjo at the age of seven. By twelve, this talented young guy had moved on to guitar, and only two years later was in a local trio playing bass at wedding receptions and parties. He eventually played teen clubs and talent competitions with ...
Gründungsmitglieder waren der Sänger und Gitarrist Mark Farner und der Schlagzeuger Don Brewer aus Flint im US-Staat Michigan sowie der Bassist Mel Schacher aus der Flint-Nachbarstadt Owosso. Die drei Musiker kannten sich seit ihren Teenagerjahren.
- Mel Schacher, (* 8. April 1951)
- Mark Farner, (* 29. September 1948)
- 1968, seit 1969 als „Grand Funk Railroad“
Grand Funk Railroad (often shortened to Grand Funk) is an American rock band formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1969 by Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica), Don Brewer (drums, vocals), and Mel Schacher (bass). The band achieved peak popularity and success during the 1970s with hit songs such as "We're an American Band", "I ...
- 1969–1976, 1981–1983, 1996–1998, 2000–present
- Flint, Michigan, U.S.
1. Dez. 2020 · They soon found their bassist when they came across Farner’s old schoolfriend Mel Schacher (pronounced Shuckah), who was playing the chicken-in-the-basket circuit with ? And The Mysterians, the band who had struck lucky in the US charts in 1966 with their No.1 single 96 Tears (which, contrary to legend, Schacher didn’t play on).
19. Dez. 2012 · A sample from the Grand Funk version is embedded in the song "High 5 (Rock The Catskills)" on the Beck album Odelay. Mark Farner - guitar, harmonica, vocals Don Brewer - drums, vocals Mel...
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