I think when it comes to ROCK, they may very well be the best thing out there. The whole time I listen to them, I want to jump out of my skin. Pure rock fury indeed. Just seriously amazing kick your ass music.
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For years and years I've seen articles where a current band that I like will name-drop the MC5 as an influence, but I'd never actually heard any of their music. But that's what's so cool about the Internet -- after seeing this thread I just spent the last 30 minutes checking out MC5 on YouTube, Wikipedia and iTunes. I liked what I saw.
Here are a few links for anyone who might be interested, hard to believe some of this stuff is almost 40 years old!
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"I hear it's amazing when the famous purple stuffed worm in flap-jaw space with the tuning fork does a raw blink on Hari-Kari rock. I need scissors! 61!"
That was one of the 1st records I bought in the 70's. I've seen a few of his solo projects. He did an all Mc5 set with the Street Walkin Cheetas. That was wild! I would have loved to see him with the Pink Faries.
AWESOME BAND! pure rock fury is a great way to describe them. check out their dvd. i think it's called "a true testimonial." incredible footage of them at the height of their powers, and current interviews as well. for anyone who was lucky enough to see them back in the day i'm sure it was a life-changing experience.
Nice to see they are still making a impact.
