ABOUT
MC5 was a veteran and pioneering rock/proto-punk band formed in Lincoln Park, MI that became famous during the late 1960s. The classic hitmaking lineup consisted of lead singer Rob Tyner (December 12, 1944 - September 18, 1991, b. Robert W. Derminer) with guitarists Wayne Kramer (April 30, 1948 - February 2, 2024) and Fred "Sonic" Smith (September 14, 1948 - November 4, 1994), bassist Michael Davis (June 5, 1943 - February 17, 2012), and drummer Dennis Thompson (September 7, 1948 - May 9, 2024). They are best known for the explosive "Kick Out The Jams" (1969).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Kick Out The Jams (1969)
Pop charts debut year: 1969
Years active: 1963-1972, 1974-1975, 1992, 2003-2011, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
Genres: Hard rock, garage rock, proto-punk, blues rock
Labels: Elektra, Atlantic, Rhino
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