Max Carl
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Max Carl Gronenthal |
| Also known as | Max Carl |
| Born |
January 29, 1950 Humphrey, Nebraska, United States |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician (keyboardist) |
| Instruments | Vocals, Keyboards, guitar, saxophone |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | Various |
| Associated acts | New Breed Blues Band, The Chancellors, Rod Stewart, Molly Hatchet, Elton John, Tommy Bolin Band, Dan Fogelberg, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit, Bette Midler, Kenny Loggins, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, Marcy Levy, .38 Special, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Richard Marx, Charlie Daniels, Max Carl and the Big Dance, James Brown, Otha Turner, and Jennifer Warnes, Grand Funk Railroad, Tony Carey |
| Website | www |
Max Carl Gronenthal (born January 29, 1950) is an American rock singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter. He is the current co-lead singer of the classic rock band Grand Funk Railroad. In addition, he spent several years as the keyboardist and lead singer for the southern rock band 38 Special, for whom he co-wrote and sang lead on the hit song "Second Chance".
Carl was born in 1950 in Platte Center, Nebraska, and raised near the town of Humphrey, graduating from high school in Norfolk, Nebraska in 1968. Throughout 1968–69, he played a significant role as a member of the Norfolk-based New Breed Blues Band, during which time he enhanced his interest in rhythm and blues music. Beginning as a saxophonist in this band, he later became the lead vocalist/keyboardist in the group. However, in 1969, he left to join the Lincoln-based Chancellors.
During the 1970s, Carl served stints with numerous bands across the Midwest, pausing briefly in 1976 to study piano and refine and improve his songwriting abilities in Oklahoma City. He frequently performed with fellow Midwesterner Tommy Bolin in various jazz/rock fusion groups. By the late-1970s, Carl had graduated to performing on albums by "bigger names," such as Rod Stewart and Dusty Springfield.
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