6/23/12

WEEKEND REBELLION (a.k.a. MONDO DAYTONA) 1968



This is a clip from a VHS documentary called "Get Down Grand Funk" from 1968 of Grand Funk Railroad performing "Into The Sun." The original name of this 1968 docu-film was called "Mondo Daytona." It was recorded in spring of '68 during "Daytona Bike Week". This documentary was filmed for its shock value. The spring break action of college kids, the bikers, & yes what was to become Grand Funk Railroad. The Tams & Swinging Medallions were the other 2 bands featured on this documentary. Truly a sign of the times. This is the first video of GFRxR right after they became a Power Trio from the defunked "The Pack." Mark & Donnie were 19 years old & Mel was 18.


WEEKEND REBELLION
(a.k.a. MONDO DAYTONA, a.k.a. GET DOWN GRAND FUNK) 1968

U.S. film. Grand Funk Railroad, Billie Joe Royal, Swinging Medallions, The Tams. Filmed with a "hidden camera!" Very cool teen-oriented travelogue to Florida's Daytona Beach. Partying teenagers tryin' to get laid during spring break.

Rock n roll, nightclubs, dancing, balcony diving, drunken mayhem, beach frolic and motorcycle gangs. Cool 1960s teen happenings! Weekend Rebellion!