Max Carl

Quick Facts

Full Name	Max Carl
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 29, 1950(1950-01-29)
Age	74
Country	United States
Birth City	Humphrey
Horoscope	Capricorn

Max Carl Biography

Max Carl is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on January 29, 1950 in Humphrey, United States. Carl was born in Platte Centre, Nebraska in 1950. He was raised in the vicinity of Humphrey and graduated from high school in Norfolk in 1968. He was a key member of the Norfolk-based New Breed Blues Band from 1968 to 1969, which he used to play a major role in. This time, he also developed a passion for rhythm and blues music. He began his career as a saxophonist with this band and later became the group’s lead vocalist/keyboardist. In 1969, he joined the Lincoln-based Chancellors.

Carl was a performer as well as composing music for movie soundtracks. He performed on many of these soundtracks in the mid-1980s. His compositions are featured in films such as Spring Break (1983), Police Academy (1984), Grandview U.S.A. (1984), Tuff Turf (85), and Doin’ Time (1985). He would also co-write “Come and Follow Me” with Marcy Levy (Marcella Michigan) in 1986. This song was featured during the closing credits for the movie Short Circuit. He also sang the theme song for the animated series Spiral Zone in 1987.

Meanwhile, in 1984, Carl left Jack Mack and the Heart Attack to record his third solo album. Unlike the first two solo albums, The Circle would be released under his stage name Max Carl. The album’s title track would be included on the soundtrack for the John Hughes film Weird Science. Later that same year, Carl was invited to join .38 Special, a request that he eventually accepted.

Carl rehearsed with the band frequently, and by 1988, he joined forces with the southern rock stylings of .38 Special. That year, the band would release the Rock & Roll Strategy album, which included the Cal Curtis/Jeff Carlisi tune that Carl reworked (earning him an additional writing credit) into “Second Chance,” featuring Carl on lead vocals. “Second Chance” introduced .38 Special into a whole new market, when it reached the top of the Adult Contemporary chart in early 1989. Carl remained in .38 Special into the 1990s, but left shortly after the release of the band’s Bone Against Steel album in 1991.

Carl began recording solo around this time. In 1979, his debut album, Whistling in Dark, was released under the name Max Gronenthal. Max released his second solo album in 1980.

Max Carl Net Worth

Max Carl is one of the richest Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Max Carl 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Max Carl Gronenthal, born January 29, 1950, is an American singer, keyboardist and guitarist. He is currently the co-lead vocalist of the classic rock band Grand Funk Railroad. He was also the lead singer and keyboardist for 38 Special, the southern rock band. For them, he wrote and sang the lead song, “Second Chance”.

Carl was a member of many bands in the Midwest during the 1970s. He also played with The Fabulous Flippers from Lawrence, Kansas. Carl paused briefly in 1976 to learn piano and improve his songwriting skills in Oklahoma City. He often performed in jazz/rock fusion bands with fellow Midwesterner Tommy Bolin. In the late 1970s, Carl was able to perform on albums by “bigger” names like Dusty Springfield and Rod Stewart.

Throughout the 1980s, Carl immersed himself in session work, singing and/or playing on albums by artists such as Elton John, Dan Fogelberg, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit, Bette Midler, and Kenny Loggins. In 1982, he also formed what started as a ’60s’ R&B cover band, eventually named Jack Mack and the Heart Attack. Featuring a four-piece horn section, the band played classic R&B, Soul and also incorporated some Max Carl-penned original R&B-styled songs into their repertoire, including the classic “Cardiac Party.” Their Thursday night residency at the Club Lingerie in Hollywood was legendary. After Max Carl left the band, Jack Mack was no longer a “cover band,” became the Late Show band, and appeared in many tv shows and movies, including the cult classic, “Tuff Turf.” (This year, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack celebrated its 37th Anniversary entertaining the world and writing lots of music, and released its most recent album “Back to the Shack” in 2017. Like the band’s previous albums, Back to the Shack features music written by original members Bill Bergman and Andrew Kastner, along with Mark Campbell, the singer who took Carl’s place in 1984.)

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Facts & Trivia

Max Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Max Carl celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.

When did Max Carl leave 38 special?

1990s. Carl remained in . 38 Special into the 1990s, but left shortly after the release of the band’s Bone Against Steel album in 1991.

How old is Max Carl from Grand Funk Railroad?

72 years (January 29, 1950)

Who is the lead singer for Grand Funk Railroad?

Lead singers

Who played keyboard for Grand Funk?

Craig Frost (born April 20, 1948 in Flint, Michigan) is the keyboardist for Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. He is also known as keyboardist for 1970s hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad.

Who are the members of 38 Special now?

The current lineup includes Guitarist/vocalist DON BARNES, keyboardist/vocalist BOBBY CAPPS, drummer GARY MOFFATT, bassist BARRY DUNAWAY and guitarist JERRY RIGGS. Barnes adds, “This music keeps our wheels on the road. We’re a band that’s tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years.