MC5 - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents MC5 / MC50 performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 16, 2018.
Songs:
Future/Now
Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)
High School
Come Together
Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineers: Kevin Suggs & Nathan Yaccino
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Director & Editor: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
mc50th.com

[@joeyscoop8061]

Just heard Brother Wayne died today. Too sad. What a great man and a great musician. This show is a tribute to his generous spirit. The world is a lesser place with his passing. This band rocks and grooves.

[@slartybartfast6526]

Sad indeed.

[@DrScott666]

We will ALWAYS have his testimonials! I met him twice... He was so nice and his guitar tech was some how even nicer. Brother Wayne the World won't be the same without your fight!

[@Emilmoolin]

RIP Wayne, one of the greats.

[@birdeeismyname]

Brother Wayne never got a Grammy but is more important than 99% of the artists who did...RIP Wayne, long live rock and roll, true artistry and long live the MC5

[@dezertfox3130]

I would have to agree

[@somoslasfieras]

grammys dont mean anything...

[@manray3672]

Fugazi's drummer is a monster

[@georgefromgreece4119]

They all are

[@chrispuletz2946]

Brendan Canty fucking rules! His and Joe Lallys rhythm foundation for Fugazi is unmatched!!!

[@crosswalklarry]

Check out The Messthetics his newest band.

[@ad66807]

quote from the guardian.."Explaining why he was returning, Kramer said: “I think it was time to reignite that spirit of 1968, the spirit of my generation, when we were all young people. I think we’re at a very dangerous time in our history. And I think if we don’t all organise, come together, and step up, we could lose it all. Democracy could go away. The forces that we’re up against are not joking. This is not playtime. This is serious.”

[@andjelkozlotvor]

I see democracy as a herald of decay, so this downfall should be (unfortunately) an irreversible process. However, it doesn't mean that we should not kick out the jams!!!

[@solitaryman777]

@@andjelkozlotvor decay is a sentimental rendering of cold, hard evolution. We've always had an overlay of oligarchy, tyranny, monarchy, and democracy as a dynamic of social interaction, local or as a nation. Self-determination, as noted in the video, is the ultimate factor of what system emerges at any given time. Kicking out the jams is key.

[@HB-zi3og]

Couldn't agree more. Democracy qnd liberty are being attacked from all sides. Don't be fooled brothers!

[@alanvega1967]

Rest in Peace Mr. Wayne Kramer, you'll always be a true legend of Rock'n'roll. Your music will not be forgotten

[@jerrylynch5611]

KEXP sound engineer should be given a saint hood! Again! Always top notch....

[@chrisjackson1023]

If you're gonna play MC5 music you gotta empty the tank on EVERY song, no holding back, no pissyfootin, you gotta BRING IT! If you're not sweatin at the end, you didnt play it right!

[@SHENDOH]

👊🏻

[@jotajotajohn]

You totally right

[@booitsnick]

RIP Wayne… I wish more people gave Detroit and the outlying suburbs the recognition they deserve for what they and other bands did for punk rock. They laid the asphalt that most musicians walk on today😢

[@Pamplemousse82223]

Im usually not for replacement members of great bands, but im really, really blown away. This is spectacular.

[@brandonnoone176]

R.I.P Wayne Kramer may your music and voice for the people ❤

[@kenvyn123]

Now that’s what I call a supergroup!

[@Jani_ianto_hun]

Rest in peace, brother Wayne. I consider myself lucky as I got to see him performing with MC50 in Budapest @a38 ~5 yrs ago, it was a truly inforgettable night (especially because their drummer was Brendan Canty from another all-time fav band of mine, Fugazi... But obviously in the end it was a celebration of MC5, I never thought that I would be able to see any of them). ...and of course we owe another big thanks to KEXP for doing & sharing this absolutely awesome video with MC50, what a remarkable line-up. We fckn love you guys :)

[@AppleOno]

Marcus and his band Zen Guerrilla are amazing! What a lineup.

[@FelixBaliw]

Saw the MC5 many times at the Grande Ballroom and other venues. They blew every other band off the stage.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

SO. FUCKING. LUCKY!

[@nlprelated4375]

Songs: Future/Now 2:13 Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) 6:33 High School 29:11 Come Together 33:10

[@LuisValentino-zt6lg]

❤🎉🎉❤😮

[@JoshFryer]

This lineup is ridiculous! I love all of these players and all of their corresponding bands respectively!

[@mattyp3400]

pretty epic

[@OldExit]

But Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson is still alive!

[@prettynoose8497]

Going to be really good for Kim Thayil! Good for his spirit and healing to be out on the road again

[@garydunlevy5673]

I agree MC5 without the original lineup not a patch on the past. ...

[@PoliceBoy465]

Too bad Wayne could not keep this lineup intact. The new 2024 album to come has none of these players. He should kept that singerwho sounds better than the new guy from what I've heard from live clips.

[@christoofart]

This is so good it should be illegal.

[@dirtydave2691]

This is just so heavy and cool. So happy for Wayne. He is an inspiration..............Kim's guitar sound and Wayne's wow!

[@Maredred]

And that is ladies and gentleman how rock n roll is played!

[@gustavmarie]

Fascinating to watch this as a Fugazi and MC5 fan. I always knew the former influenced the latter but Brendan's playing here shows the musical link between those essential bands

[@mcw1956]

huge props to the studios. presentation..stereo imaging. EQ capturing lightening in a bottle...like a Molotov cocktail

[@ronnie5129]

R.I.P. Brother Wayne, You were a kind Man, Cousin Figel

[@devakikaren]

After listening to the mostly blah stuff from the Grammy's last night, had to refresh my Inner Jukebox. Thank you. This washes video washes away all the tripe from last night.

[@melissatyree566]

Amen....real rock and roll

[@numerick2010]

Wayne, une énergie qui n'avait d'égale que sa gentillesse, sa générosité, un homme juste extraordinaire.

[@jneiner]

Holy shit, what a line up!

[@dezertfox3130]

Just landed here. Wow! Now this is a very super group

[@JL-mu9sl]

Later that night at Seattle's Showbox Theater Mark Arm (Mudhoney, Green River, Bloodloss, Mr Epp, Thrown Ups, etc) guest sang "FUTURE/NOW" and Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Wellwater Conspiracy, Pearl Jam, Skin Yard, etc) doubled up on drums the whole night. Yes, half of Soundgarden played (and Ben Shephard was in the audience). What an insane show from the front row! *fists in the air*

[@JL-mu9sl]

No, he's a friend in Fremont who sells used cars, you know.

[@Itsa6stringthang]

@@JL-mu9sl he runs the Taco Bus down in Hampton

[@gurgisjones1120]

Great rock n roll is the fountain of youth. Can see it right there.

[@bmxshow]

Those guys are tight. The singer is a powerhouse

[@danielcamposurquiza]

MC5 was and still it is a geat band!!!!!!!

[@foldspacenavigator6011]

Way late to the party on this one and glad it is still here to get some sonic atomic sunburn. Gonna be hard to get to sleep and now I don’t even care. What a slayer.

[@adampoe2797]

Same here always late to the party and when it came to Portland Didn't even know until day before

[@MrJunkmaster22]

I saw them in Chicago in 1970....they were Fantastic!

[@vasilioskosman2789]

to quote an old western in regards to Brother wayne; there goes a man. that every boy hopes to grow up to be. and every old man. wish he had been. a nstional treasure. one of the last amszing giant. from a time when giants roam the earth. for the pleasure of the creator.

[@tpavan]

R.I.P. Wayne, your legend will live forever, thank you for what you taught to us!

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Absolutely FANTASTIC.. Play this LOUD !!

[@lilith4961]

Oh my god they still got it! It makes them so badass!

[@attilafuredi5224]

What a line up! I love these guys!

[@DateTwoRelate]

Wayne Kramer. Smart guy. Always a smart guy. To paraphrase the words of Jim Carroll "here's to you my brother!

[@JonathanVanHornsoundjon]

Just Steve glad he's not a person who died

[@stalyon52]

It is always amazing to see live bands who are this TIGHT !! This is a fabulous performance by a most talented group, to say the least !! GREAT STUFF !!!!

[@rubens4943]

Real musicians! 10x God for thoese guys still have the light of music!!!

[@dariaelectra]

Thank You KEXP for this surprise : a true pleasure !!!

[@dyr234]

What an amazing choice of musicians.

[@jpwookie22]

The drummer is the one that ALWAYS impresses me everytime I hear Quicksand. The guy is WAY beyond solid.

[@DevinRyanVitek]

Gould is phenomenal as always

[@michaelpuleston3496]

Another brilliant KEXP session

[@julies1ify]

Just had Wayne Kramer autograph his new book for me. Him & the MC5 are legends around here (Detroit) They were the house band @ The Grande Ballroom back in the day, couldnt touch them.

[@alanna8983]

Its great to see Wayne has retained his moral convictions all these years. What a loss his passing is.

[@paoloultraunder2225]

Brother Wayne😭😭😭

[@TheMortelli]

MC5 sempre foi uma sonzêra!!! Clássico do rock!

[@billfrater1948]

Superb ! Love MC5

[@PsychThx]

My god.......I was just blown away by this performance....my god!!! Wow!!!

[@tonystoakley5816]

the best of the best loving this

[@fabiobuemi5310]

So tight and the sound is amazing!

[@benjaminnachman3828]

Fantastic 😍

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Rest in Peace Wayne. You gave so much pleasure through your uncompromising music. Always 200% commitment to your art.

[@nonpolygon]

WAYNE'S VOICE IS STILL KILLER

[@djzenelvis]

live from the now, songs from the past, listen and have a blast

[@pascalauzias5636]

Excellent !

[@hogochodo]

Beautiful

[@hustonmann452]

KEVIN COLE!!!! This is an awesome interview!!!!

[@davshaw5]

Glad Wayne K is still with us and still rocking.....

[@MattAzhell]

He died today..R.I.P.

[@mikenaykki2173]

Sounds excellent! 👍👍😎

[@MrBobzane]

Now that's some high quality rock and roll

[@sidgenocid]

I love Bill's t-shirt!

[@MrTendrils]

How good is he´s singing! WOW!

[@jefffloyd7105]

Beautiful is right! 11 stars out of 10.excellent!!!

[@PetefromSouthOz]

R.I.P. Wayne, what a show you put on.

[@istvanhuffnagel9782]

OMG!!!! Brutal GOOD!!!! Thank you guys! stay together .)

[@sallopiccolo7336]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@davidcairns9263]

the sweetest sound pure rocknroll

[@gavanduffy8746]

Love you guys. New to MC5. Like the outlook and the energy. MC100 here we come!

[@caldodecaninha]

This lineup is absolutely sick!!!

[@deanshake5975]

Just wow! RIP, Wayne. I missed this one. What a gem your music is and what a gem you truly were.

[@slartybartfast5615]

Holy cow! What an excellent performance.

[@mmxthemusic653]

This is a great lineup! 🎸

[@Willow6344]

wow! absolutely brilliant.

[@leivhuns]

Out of this world amazingly good !!!!!

[@marchristiansen]

Beyond amazingly awesome

[@Mr.Guild1971]

SPEECHLESS how did I not know about this !!!The whole arrangement ,members, tour.....Goddamn....Kickout the jams !! Gonna re-watch this NOW

[@kenmurphy6792]

Sounds great !!!

[@MarcGanancias]

Excellent.

[@jeeplvr2000]

wow! this is gold. Thanks for sharing.

[@zibabird]

Thank you, shared!

[@Woody10719]

best thing on kexp in years

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

Holy crap. What a band.

[@thenintendogamer9318]

Man this is like a Rock Mecca all components firing MC50 are still the rockers!

[@charlesweeks5027]

Thank guys finally good old rock excelente, rock will never die .NEVER!!

[@Stenvideo]

My deepest respect!

[@user-fn9nq9wk6l]

Amazing line up for a reunion

[@FFM0594]

Some top bands named there. What a line-up! I just know I'm going to enjoy this.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Awesome. Great vocals. I feel the spirit of Rob in the room.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Wow! What an awesome band!!!

[@skipleft]

I'm absolutely ready to kick out the jams

[@barryowens5535]

KEXP brilliant.

[@johnhannon8034]

Whatever time it is, it’s always now.

[@kevincupcake24]

Didn’t want that last track to end…. Legends 4ever

[@odaydrums]

wow this cool MC5 Still rockin :> )

[@dikbozo]

Holy frickin' crap! Wayne Kramer = 70, the other dudes must be 50 or so. This is the reason I listen to rock music. Passionate people plastering me to the wall. I can only imagine what a 90 minute show with an audience would do. I, for one, would be dead. No way in hell would the smile come off my face either. Rap can kiss my nethers. This is still the future.

[@RobertoGaspar69]

dikbozo thank you!! Rap and hip hop should be canned and blasted into the sun

[@bitl5950]

with all due respect, one can compliment a band and prefer a genre without putting down another. Also, is rap diametrically opposed to rock? This is like saying chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla. Each genre has its talented artists. Much love.

[@tatu8663]

@@RobertoGaspar69 every genre has its good and bad. I don't like most of the rap that l hear being pushed on me by marketing forces. On the other hand I'm very passionate about "underground" hiphop. I also love jazz particularly from the late 40s bebop era into the hard bop 50s and late 60s-70s fusion. Love blues, hard funk, roots reggae, old school new york salsa, acid rock. Sometimes you just have to hear it in the right place at the right time for it to click and then you separate the wheat from the chaff. Sorry for rambling.

[@RobertoGaspar69]

antitribaliste actually you are very right! I super agree with you. The best thing of nowadays technology is that make us able to dig vast sources of content and information at the top of our fingers, we just need to dig more deeper and deeper. So we don’t depend or rely on Fm stream music anymore, so its easier than never to find real gold from the garbage they push on the mainstream media and so on. Nothing wrong with hip-hop or jazz...as long you find that silverware piece of gem, thank you for your kindly reply!

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

F'ck rap and now electronic diarrhea. Insane watching people raving about a game soundtrack or background to some video when it is just repetitive electronic garbage. In the future idiots will rave about one note held for an hour straight. "Yo dat slaps!".

[@robertkaplan3324]

How come I have never seen this amazing

[@johnwein9125]

MC5 is legendary but very underrated Band. Sensationell Rock'Roll and Punk from 70ies. Thank you for this supergroup. 😎

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Since the sixties

[@metalfuryskulls]

@@georgefromgreece4119 and not underrated in the slightest 🤣