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Grand Funk Railroad

Mark Farner of rock group Grand Funk Railroad performing at Hyde Park Free Concert, London, UK, 3rd July 1971.
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Cowbell can turn a good rock song into a great one. Really!

More Cowbell! 10 Rock Guitar Classics That Bring the 'Bell

By Guitar Player Staff published 30 April 21

Laugh all you want, but that distinctive 'tonk' can mean the difference between a good rock song and a great one.

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