The one band Slash wanted to live on forever: “Timeless” The most attitude of anyone. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
The wire-tapped punk band that helped to take down President Richard Nixon: “It’s a crazy story” A bizarre tale… Ben Forrest May 9, 2026
How the MC5’s Wayne Kramer reformed himself in prison: “They don’t give a damn” “It’s just a human warehouse system.” Andrew Clayman Feb 8, 2026
The MC5: The Detroit band that sought to “blow away” the scourge of hippie rock “You can hear our influence all over the place now”. Andrew Clayman Oct 9, 2025
Dennis Thompson, MC5 drummer, dead at 75 He suffered a heart attack last month. Tim Coffman May 9, 2024
MC5, The White Panther Party, and kicking out the jams Fighting against the norms. Tim Coffman Jan 31, 2024
Remembering The MC50: When Wayne Kramer enlisted Soundgarden, Fugazi and Faith No More to celebrate ‘Kick Out the Jams’ So good. Arun Starkey Dec 6, 2022
Revisiting The MC5 concert shortly before the notorious 1968 Chicago riots Iconic. Arun Starkey Dec 21, 2021