C&L's Late Nite Music Club With MC-5

Kick Out The Jams! Wikie: MC5 was a protopunk band that came out of Detroit, USA in 1964, and was an important precursor of and influence on punk r
By John Amato — July 23, 2006

Kick Out The Jams!

Wikie: MC5 was a protopunk band that came out of Detroit, USA in 1964, and was an important precursor of and influence on punk rock (see protopunk and List of forerunners of punk music). It featured Wayne Kramer (guitar), Michael Davis (bass), Rob Tyner (vocals), Dennis Thompson (drums) and Fred "Sonic" Smith (guitar). The MC5 described their music as "New Music" and cited the Yardbirds and The Who as the leaders of the New Sound...read on

I've jammed with Wayne Kramer (guitar) and he's a terrific musician.

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