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Mel Schacher
Schacher performing in 2002
Background information
Birth name
Melvin George Schacher
Born
(1951-04-08) April 8, 1951 (age 73) Owosso, Michigan, U.S.
Origin
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Rock, hard rock
Occupation(s)
Bassist
Years active
1960s–present
Member of
Grand Funk Railroad
Formerly of
? and the Mysterians
Musical artist
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.
^"Grand Funk Railroad". NME. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
^"Mel Schacher". Theamericanband.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
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(1967–1968), before forming Grand Funk Railroad with Don Brewer (drums) and MelSchacher (bass guitar) in 1969. Craig Frost (keyboards) joined the band in 1972...
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