The Dead Daisies have released a live video of them covering Grand Funk Railroad‘s classic “We’re An American Band” in celebration of Independence Day yesterday. Vocalist John Corabi commented:
“We first did ‘American Band’ by Grand Funk Railroad for our troops in South Korea. We wanted to bring a little bit of something ‘American’ to our men and women in uniform, and give them a taste of home. So, what better way than a classic American tune by a legendary American band. The song went over so well we decided to keep playing it and subsequently recorded it for our ‘Live and Louder’ album. Enjoy the Daisies version, the video, and your FREEDOM the troops are fighting for on this celebration of our independence as a young, sovereign nation!!!”
The group’s live album Live & Louder is out now through Spitfire Music and available on iTunes. Catch the band in concert on The Live & Louder Tour, dates follow.
The Live & Louder Tour dates:
8/09 – Sturgis, SD | The Full Throttle Saloon
8/10 – Chicago, IL | Arcada Theatre *
8/11 – Detroit, MI | The Shelter *
8/12 – Toronto, ON | Lee’s Palace. *
8/16 – Asbury Park, NJ | House Of Independents *
8/17 – New York, NY | Highline Ballroom *
8/18 – Baltimore, MD | Ram’s Head Live *
8/19 – Atlanta, GA | Masquerade *
8/20 – Nashville, TN | The Basement East *
8/23 – Dallas, TX | Gas Monkey *
8/25 – Los Angeles, CA | El Rey Theatre *
8/26 – San Diego, CA | House Of Blues *
8/27 – Las Vegas, NV | Counts Vamp’s *
9/01 – Chillicothe, OH | The Easyriders Rodeo
9/02 – Milwaukee, WI | The National H.O.G. Rally at The Harley-Davidson Museum
* = w/ The Dives