 According to rock critic/writer Dave Marsh in his book, "The Heart of Rock and Soul", Grand Funk was touring with the British group Humble Pie in early 1973.After one performance, the two groups were drinking in a bar when they began arguing over the merits of British versus American rock.Grand Funk drummer Don Brewer stood up and after bragging about American rock heroes such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley, proudly announced, "We're an American band!"