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MC5

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About MC5

MC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1963. The classic lineup consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson. MC5 were listed by Parade as one of the best rock bands of all time and by VH1 as one of the greatest hard rock artists of all time. The band's music is widely recognized as influential, and their 1969 song "Kick Out the Jams" has been covered by many artists.

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United States

Members

F

Fred “Sonic” Smith

guitarist

D

Dennis Thompson

drummer

M

Michael Davis

bassist

W

Wayne Kramer

guitarist

R

Rob Tyner

vocalist

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Thumbnail for The Up - Together [1971 Proto Punk Detroit USA ] by MC54:22

The Up - Together [1971 Proto Punk Detroit USA ]

MC5

1970sRare
Thumbnail for The Punks – Lost & Found 1973-1977 (Full Compilation) by Rhythm section, MC5, The Stooges, Y&T1:34:41

The Punks – Lost & Found 1973-1977 (Full Compilation)

Rhythm section, MC5, The Stooges, Y&T

1970sRare

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  • Thumbnail for The Up - Together [1971 Proto Punk Detroit USA ] by MC54:22

    The Up - Together [1971 Proto Punk Detroit USA ]

    MC5

    1970sRare
  • Thumbnail for The Punks – Lost & Found 1973-1977 (Full Compilation) by Rhythm section, MC5, The Stooges, Y&T1:34:41

    The Punks – Lost & Found 1973-1977 (Full Compilation)

    Rhythm section, MC5, The Stooges, Y&T

    1970sRare
  • Thumbnail for MC5 (US) Live @ Summit High School, Westfield NJ. October 1st 1969 (Restored & Mastered) by MC529:35

    MC5 (US) Live @ Summit High School, Westfield NJ. October 1st 1969 (Restored & Mastered)

    MC5

    1960sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Detroit Rock 60's & 70's-Frost (Intro)The Stooges-MC5-Bob Seger-Frijid Pink -GFR video r by MC51:29:35

    Detroit Rock 60's & 70's-Frost (Intro)The Stooges-MC5-Bob Seger-Frijid Pink -GFR video r

    MC5

    Rare

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  • Thumbnail for Patti Smith 5-18-96 late night TV performance by MC55:31

    Patti Smith 5-18-96 late night TV performance

    MC5

    1990sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Empty World (feat. Michael McDonald) - Bonerama by The Sound, R.E.M., MC5, Sine, Ride, Tom Morello, Music festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Songwriter, Y&T, Sting0:52

    Empty World (feat. Michael McDonald) - Bonerama

    The Sound, R.E.M., MC5, Sine, Ride, Tom Morello, Music festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Songwriter, Y&T, Sting

    2010sTV AppearanceTour
  • Thumbnail for MC5 Michael Davis Tribute - Kultreport Tv by MC56:58

    MC5 Michael Davis Tribute - Kultreport Tv

    MC5

    TV AppearanceRare

Documentary2 clips

  • Thumbnail for MC5 Drummer's Words for Young Musicians - Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson by MC54:25

    MC5 Drummer's Words for Young Musicians - Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson

    MC5

    2000sDocumentaryInterview
  • Thumbnail for MC5 by MC524:54

    MC5

    MC5

    2000sDocumentaryRare

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  • Thumbnail for Motor City Five (MC5): The Sad History Of the Band, Story of Kick Out The Jams & More! by MC57:42

    Motor City Five (MC5): The Sad History Of the Band, Story of Kick Out The Jams & More!

    MC5

    1960sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Dennis Thompson inside Grande Ballroom by MC55:55

    Dennis Thompson inside Grande Ballroom

    MC5

    1990sInterviewRare

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  • Thumbnail for In Studio: MC5 changed Wilko's Life (raw video) by MC53:29

    In Studio: MC5 changed Wilko's Life (raw video)

    MC5

    2010sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for #MC5 Rare Home Movies Remastered! Belle Isle Love-In 1967! by MC511:24

    #MC5 Rare Home Movies Remastered! Belle Isle Love-In 1967!

    MC5

    1960sTourRare
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