CLEVELAND, MS – The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University is excited to announce the upcoming performance of Grand Funk Railroad, set to take the main-stage on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Grand Funk Railroad, one of America’s top-selling rock bands of the 70s. The band’s influence and staying power are undeniable, and their legacy continues to thrive 55 years after their formation.
Grand Funk Railroad formed in 1969 in Flint, Michigan, the band has earned millions of fans worldwide with their powerful sound and energetic live performances. With classic hits that remain staples of Classic Rock radio, Grand Funk Railroad’s influence continues to shape the rock genre today. The band hard-driving sound, soulful vocals, and powerful instrumentation revolutionized rock music and paved the way for bands like Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi.
Known as “The American Band,” Grand Funk Railroad will bring their signature high-energy performances to cities nationwide this year. Fans can expect a setlist filled with their timeless mega-hits, including We’re an American Band, I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home, The Locomotion, and Some Kind of Wonderful. These classic songs, which are still heard daily on Classic Rock radio, will ignite excitement and nostalgia for audiences who are old and new.
Grand Funk Railroad’s impact on rock history is immeasurable, having sold over twenty-five million records worldwide and earned seven gold and ten platinum certifications. The band’s enduring popularity is reflected in their nineteen charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits, and two Number One singles, We’re an American Band and The Locomotion, both selling over one million copies each.
Tickets for the 2025 AMERICAN BAND TOUR are now available – don’t miss your chance to see one of rock’s greatest bands live in concert! The iconic rock group returns to the road, bringing legendary hits and high-energy performances to fans nationwide.
For ticket information, and more, visit www.bolognapac.com or contact the Bologna Performing Arts Center Box Office at 662-846-4626.
About Bologna Performing Arts Center
The Bologna Performing Arts Center, located at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, serves as a premier venue for arts and cultural experiences in the region. Offering a wide range of performances from music and dance to theater and education, the Center is committed to bringing world-class talent to the Mississippi Delta while enriching the cultural life of the local community.
