Grand Funk Railroad: Max Carl Retires, New Tour Dates

0:00It's April 29th. Welcome to Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Grand Funk Railroad just dropped new summer dates for their still shining on tour, but it's bittersweet news. Their singer Max Carl, who's fronted the band since 2000, is retiring effective immediately due to a recent health issue. That's 26 years of soulful vocals keeping their classic rock fire alive. The band put out a heartfelt statement praising Max as a loyal friend in stage powerhouse, wishing him well as he focuses on family and recovery. Before Grand Funk, he's shown with 38 special, co-writing their 1989 top 10 hit Second Chance. Fans are feeling the impact, but the group is pushing forward with founding drummer Don Brewer and keyboardist Tim Cation stepping up on vocals. Original bassist Mel Schacher stays in the lineup, while their eyeing fresh setlist tweaks like aimless lady and bad time. Meanwhile, the tour kicks back up this weekend on May 2nd in Salamonka, New York, with new stop

1:03starting July 2nd in Dalton, Georgia. Though hit spots in Washington, Pennsylvania, Columbus, Ohio, and wraps up September 24th in Grand Prairie, Texas. This line of shift keeps Grand Funk's legacy rolling strong, so if you're near one of those venues, grab tickets and catch the vibe before summer. Fades.