One For The Weekend: The MC5

Seems like the right time for "American Ruse" from The MC5. 

Happy 94th Birthday Jac Holzman, Elektra Records co-founder

Cheers to Elektra mainman Jac Holzman who "couldn't make head nor tail of The Stooges" but put out their records anyway. 

Remembering Wayne Kramer of The MC5 on his birthday

Raising a glass to Wayne Kramer on his birthday with a few performances with the MC5 and much more. 

R.I.P. Wayne Kramer of The MC5, 1948-2024

Sadly, guitarist Wayne Kramer of The MC5 has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 75. He'll be greatly missed.

Happy Birthday Rob Tyner!

Remembering the late great Rob Tyner with some footage of the MC5's amazing performance at Wayne State in 1970. 

Les Sultans vs. The MC5

Montreal's Les Sultans' tune "Tu Es Impossible" is actually the garage classic "I Can Only Give You Everything" also covered by The MC5. 

Watch Leni Sinclair's 1969 promo clip for The MC5's Kick Out The Jams