MC5: America’s Most Revolutionary Rock Band
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book’s authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski.
MC5
The MC5 were known as a revolutionary band, both musically and politically. In this new book, the authors Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski situate the band in musical, political and cultural context with more nuance than ever before.
Featured Songs:
- MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
- MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
- MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
- MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
- MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971
- MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971
- MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
- MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
- The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969
- J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006
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