‘MC5 were ready to go to jail’: The incendiary reign of America’s most radical rock band
I was heartbroken because he had such a passion for life. I hate to sound corny but he really did,” recalls Slash about ...
'They were the real essence of rock 'n' roll': How revolutionary band MC5 soundtracked US counterculture
They emerged from 1960s Detroit with an explosive sound that paved the way for punk. As a new LP is released, those who knew ...
MC5′s family and friends vow to kick out the jams for long-awaited Rock Hall induction
Six-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee MC5 will be getting its due this year with one of the Awards for Musical ...
How the MC5's Kick Out The Jams became a rallying call for a generation
The title track of the MC5's debut live album was the incendiary call to arms that ignited punk’s vital spark in 60s Detroit ...
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The last word on the MC5
We’ll see.” Why Wayne Kramer is bringing back the MC5 — or at least the band’s name, anyway: It’s time to kick out the jams, ...
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Album: MC5 - Heavy Lifting
MC5 were the original proto-punkers who led the charge against wafty hippy music in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. They were ...
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Willam Duvall talks about his history with the MC5, from fan to collaborator
Detroit’s MC5 are among rock’s ultimate unsung heroes. Their debut, Kick Out The Jams, released in 1969, captures the essence ...
From fan to family: A son discovers his father — and a link to a Detroit rock legacy
In 2022, at age 53, Chris McNulty learned he was the child of MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson. Getting to that revelation ...