#MC5

At long last, watch Leni Sinclair's original Kick Out The Jams promo footage as the speed performed by the MC5. Wayne Kramer HQs has re-imagined Cary Loren's edited footage.
Shot at three separate incendiary performances - on location at Detroit's Grande Ballroom, The Village Pub in Birmingham, Michigan, and at the Delta Pop Festival in Delta College, Michigan - the result is a psychedelic revelation!

[@jefferypitts343]

Watching mc5 play changed how I view the world, they are to me the standard to which all others are compared, if you got to see them ,you experienced greatness!

[@motorcityquig]

50 years later and this song still gives me chills. Such power and energy.

[@kitmangore]

MC5 was the first band i ever saw live at 14 yrs old. The MC5 the greatest Rocknroll band in history!!

[@hoctor]

Well not the first but close by accident they sawed up at a broken down bowling alley in Peekskill NY after playing bit gigs like the Boston Tea Party etc. The Left Banke were the warm up. Tyner nearly apologized for the small show up, say 50 angry white panther type kids like me and maybe 200 black panther types!!! They proceeded to burn the *hithouse down. Exactly like the clip. June 14th 1969.

[@itjustlookslikethis]

@@hoctor MC5 couldn't fill a bowling alley? Tell me more about the great MC5.

[@hoctor]

@@itjustlookslikethis Things were like that in 1969. They were basically extreme outcasts owing to the radical stance. It scare the s*it out of the older generation and even kids who were on the other side listening to top ten AM radio. The dividing lines were always there. I had seen other groups before June 1969, Steppenwolf, Delaney and Bonnie, LZ, Butterfield, Savoy Brown, the Who. But for me the 5 had pure punch, power, and radical energy unmatched at that time or anytime. Back in the USA was just released that week. We only had KouttheJams to go on. What a time.

[@christopherthomas7253]

One thing I really appreciate about the MC5 is that they re-claimed patriotism via their visuals (American flags, Wayne Kramer's guitar). They were just as much Americans as the Archie Bunker types they opposed. Good for them.

[@hoctor]

Excellent response

[@Puravida80s]

R.I.P and kick of the jams on heaven of rock and roll

[@nicholasnich7083]

Modern day music is too polished to be this good.

[@Metal-Possum]

There's entire genres dedicated to poor production... if that's your kind of thing.

[@LSUOdyssey]

I would buy an entire DVD of footage like this synced to their best live recordings combined with Detroit TV 1967, Tartar field 1970, Bremen 1972, England 1972, Norway 1972 and whatever else they've got all on one giant package. Come on Wayne

[@blackdot3538]

This is what all rock bands should aspire to, this is also the greatest hard rock tune ever written. Ever.

[@davidroberts7282]

You forgot a guy named Iggy Pop, a few classic, legendary heavy metal bands from the UK like Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath. Then there's Motorhead.

[@luvittodeath7031]

David Roberts LZ is the best.

[@Brewzerr]

@@davidroberts7282 I'd add the Blue Cheer and Pink Fairies to that list. Those two bands really get overlooked

[@mrsjupiter9310]

YEAH H...!

[@sergiomtz609]

@@davidroberts7282 nah man, no Iggy, zepp or sabbath song has the same heavy vibe this tune has, it's just different

[@velvetfan]

One of the first and best shows I saw back at A Warehouse in New Orleans! The Stooges, MC5, and Alice Cooper! Wow!

[@stephenkane2464]

Incredible

[@w5winston]

Holy crap.

[@kidoctane]

Jelly much........

[@rlaymandc]

That lineup obviously would be unforgettable.

[@HaroldWayneSaxton-fj6st]

YOU are one lucky MF my friend , WOW !!! I've seen Iggy a buncha times , Alice Cooper in 1973 and got to meet Wayne Kramer & Dennis Thompson both but ... Man I'm so envious ! lol Keep Kicking "em out!!!

[@Uvray]

The MC5 are amongst the bands that changed my life and influenced me in my own artistic endeavours. Like Jack Kerouac they teach you this: you don't have to follow the rules they try to foist upon you in school.

[@Zopf-international]

It's shocking the amount of MC5 footage out there. We need more.

[@ronny-2112]

RIP: Brother Wayne Kramer... MC5's message is still alive and well...

[@rizzo-films]

I fell in love with the music of Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodríguez-López long before I heard of the MC5, but when I first saw this footage on KZbin years ago it was so surreal and exciting. I then realized that my boys DEFINITELY saw this footage, too 🤣🤣🤣

[@flsandye4639]

And this is why I'm proud to say I'm from Detroit!!

[@JosephBrazzo]

Me and my boombox getto blaster cranking this song on the Subway train under Boston streets. Some crazy.

[@rizzo-films]

Just listened to RATM's version of this, expecting it to rock harder than the original. But the original rocks SO MUCH HARDER. And this is 1969! Blows my mind every time I remind myself of that lol. It's like hardcore but with 1960's rock lyrics.

[@carlosbermejo5430]

Anytime I run across a MC5 video I have to watch it and totally dig it

[@RichardDiBona-q4m]

RIP Brother Wayne Without you, no MC5 Without the MC5...

[@TonyWud]

no punk

[@nicholasnich7083]

No bananas

[@Garjazz53]

I grew up in southfield during these times! The grande every weekend! I was there the night they recorded it live at the grande! What a great time to live compared to today! Long live detriot and the music it gave to the world! Such wonderful memories!🎉

[@boblgumm1]

This just sand blasted two years of covid world out of my head. Made me feel like a feral 9th grader again, just like it did 50 years ago. Hadn't seen this footage before.

[@brötzmannsax]

Thank goodness we have Brother Wayne left to get everything organized, recognized and set the record straight with his book and videos.

[@mrparkinson]

This is how rock and roll should look. Awesome..

[@TheDocRitchie]

some of us still be kicking em out!

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Fantastic !! I LOVE the way this band sound, and been a fan ever since I was in school. Abso-fucking-lutely righteous music. Never seen this footage either Brother Wayne. Thank you from everyone listening like me here . Peace.

[@w5winston]

1:16: (fucking CHILLS with R. Tyner singing directly into that girl's face...)

[@disappointmentpotato9408]

The golden gods literally glittering and shining on stage, the undeniable energy in the Grande Ballroom is addictive. The spirit of rock n' roll Injected into the band: Tyner Screaming his lungs out, Wayne flying around the stage and fretboard like a marionett doll, Machine Gun Thompson hitting those drums with all he had, Fred Sonic hammering away those rhythm chords and Michael Davis keeping the bottom together. Brothers and Sisters, I give you: The MC5

[@johnnydwadd5730]

The first, and original PUNK BAND in my opinion. I don't necessarily mean in a musical sense, but I do mean in FULL CONFIDENCE, their attitude... Wow

[@maxsno]

Drop the punk tag please, separate company entirely. You weren't alive to expirence the times, drop the ahead of their time tag please. Time has come today. Period.

[@rg5252-y2v]

Punk was invented in Detroit (SE Michigan) change my mind.

[@rjramone4051]

I can only imagine back in 1969 how horrified parents were when they heard their kids getting into The MC5 and The Stooges. Absolutely fantastic!!

[@stephenkane2464]

This film looks better than ever. Love Fred's jacket. Thank you Wayne.

[@mikee6666]

50yrs later, and still kicks ass. B-)

[@vadimaxyt]

RIP MC5

[@VonL]

Everyone should seek out a copy of the banned documentary “A True Testimonial “.

[@jaredperkins8066]

So awesome! This just made my day, thanks for sharing Brother Wayne!!!

[@hippydippy]

Jesus I hope some day the documentary movie "A True Testimonial" will be officially released. I was lucky enough to see it before it was pulled & it was amazing. I really wish it could all be worked out, but I have my doubts after all these years. Really Sad.

[@sndr666]

How the hell can you downvote this gem?

[@joeydraper4794]

Yep!!! I got to see MC5

[@chrismartin6370]

So effen raw!!! So effen GOOD!

[@ConanDuke]

Hey Wayne, time to be part of the solution again, dawg. Lock and load!

[@lloydkaplan8605]

RIP Wayne Kramer

[@crlaw75]

Amazing footage. Rest in peace, Wayne and kick out the jams, motherfuckers!

[@Chrismcgowan-w6v]

This band was the start of punk rock MM5 along with IGGY AND THE STOOGES and so long line of bands like the RAMONES

[@lisagambrell1667]

Thanks for posting

[@mabus7458]

RIP Wayne

[@aaronjschaefer]

Most incredible rock song ever...

[@530siddhant]

Rest easy brother 💔

[@HaroldWayneSaxton-fj6st]

What a stage presence the MC5 had ....

[@vincesarmento4854]

The MC5 was not one man's success but all 5 of the original members!

[@thomasrichmond601]

Thanks brother Wayne ✌️

[@TimGrimes-q2q]

jamming to the MC 5, the dead boys and the sex pistols was a must after work on Friday, getting our crazy on in the early 80s

[@erniegutierrez410]

Simple, fast and load...I love this music 😎🙏👍

[@arthurshink8825]

F#@K the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! The MC5 were pioneers of Rock and Roll! No MC5 No Clash! No Motorhead! No Stooges! ........The Damned, The Ramones.

[@darrenarmstrong5639]

Just discovered this band wow mind-blowing

[@zilkerpark]

I'll die a happy man if MC5, Danny Fields, & Grand Funk are inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame

[@maxsno]

The FROST , Rare Earth , Detroit City music machine.

[@SantosSantos-bf5sz]

grand funk not happening

[@Malmsteen996]

I love MC5!

[@gatose7en]

Gonna have to break out my 8 track player and binge all day. Amazing.

[@kevinkelly9956]

Seen them many times in The D.

[@jamiewillis3740]

RIP brother Wayne....

[@jonathanmarsh5955]

Great bit of footage, that! Cheers, Brother Wayne!

[@1sttvbn]

So sad, that short space in time can never be relived. Would give anything to have seen the 5 in their prime, but I was only 8 in ‘69. Poor Rob Tyner died from a heart attack parked in his car in 1991. All but forgotten. I need to make a pilgrimage to his burial site soon.

[@coyoteandroadrunner1]

Rob is at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley (12 mile and Woodward). I found his grave several years ago.

[@NoBody-xg1wg]

I had the poster for the recording concert at the Grande for months prior, but I didn't make it! Saw the Five many other times at the Grande, in Ann Arbor, Tartar Field, etc.

[@doctorskull8197]

FANTASTIC!!

[@Paul-dz7xi]

We have the riots in the streets, just need the right music to go with it and the MC5 is it.

[@JoseRodrigues-hl4gf]

Ainda dá para arrepiar MC5 espectáculo ❤😊

[@michaelvolgare4454]

THE GREATEST LIVE BAND EVER AND I SEEN EM A.LL!!!!!!!

[@lunaebis4382]

Kick out the jam’s forever

[@velvetfan]

thanks for posting!

[@laceleichty9772]

Just love it!

[@robertforbes6626]

Had the MC5 8 track!! Can't imagine that I was blessed to see them outdoors in Detroit! Do you also remember Blue Cheer?

[@jamiecox1495]

Oh yes, Blue Cheer for the win.... That first album was a killer

[@maxsno]

Jimi didn't care for Blue Cheer word is , I think it was about the groupies digging Cheer lots .

[@Min-xm8tp]

Fanbleedintastic! Kick out the jams Motherhubbards!!

[@peterdesander9494]

Love love love

[@dmk7700]

WTF: It was 1968!!! One of my oldest (conservative) friends still has a copy of this album in his collection.

[@duncanbaynton7138]

Awesome never seen this footage Brother Wayne mighty mosrite sound 🤘🏾will be sure to get this 🗿

[@maxsno]

Story is told , MC 5 first out to San Francisco, Fillmore gig , flower power didn't know how to react , the 5 energy and stage show blew the heads off , Graham ever the prick cut them out . Too bad Bill . Sister Ann is my special fave .🌎🕊️🔨

[@klmullins65]

Would love to see more footage from the Delta Pop Festival especially The MC5 and The Stooges...I wonder i the original film footage has audio?

[@stillunspoken1343]

hell yeah. i miss my then self and my then pals. rest in power

[@Raymantico]

exciting and inciting

[@richardedelman4554]

You guys put on one of the greatest shows I ever saw at a little club on Haight Street..

[@lisalove9637]

Cool footage of the 5! I still think the concert at Tarter Field is the best footage of any concert!! Motor City's finest!

[@nickrice7535]

The 5 rocked the Grande week after week. I went there many times just to see them.

[@maxsno]

Dig the Frost as well? O yeah , battle of the bands

[@TheJackflash85]

It was 1969 - Zeppelin, Sabbath, Stones, Hendrix, Cream, and then there was the MC5 - all out on their own way ahead of their time - So now we can all Kick out the Jams!

[@donutvortex222]

Outstanding

[@papam351]

Song starts out with Brother Wayne Kramer, Brother Wayne Kramer. I was lucky enough to be at The Grande that night. We need you to come home and play at the Bandshell in L.P. this summer. The Five are alive.

[@stephenkane2464]

I would love to play that bandshell!! Is it still there???

[@papam351]

Yes, they have concerts there every summer; all types of music. That's where the L.P. Historical Society held the 50th celebration of the forming of the MC5.

[@stephenkane2464]

@@papam351 oh I'm totally there. - Steve from Philly

[@DrScott666]

@@papam351 Can you please take the time to see my other comment in this thread? I'm looking for direct testimonials from those who were there 50 years ago. Can you get down with it for me brother?

[@papam351]

The revolution stopped because the next generation were too messed up on drugs and now greed has caused many to forget their fellow man and woman. Glad I was young when peace and love for one another prevailed and people cared for each other: not trying to back stab you for the almighty dollar.

[@brötzmannsax]

RIP to all 5 and John Sinclair, hard to believe they are all gone and have nobody to represent them into the worthless Hall of Fame.

[@anthonystoakley8287]

The best

[@dssvlogz4444]

Love smoking an joint and listening to the mc5

[@jimlewo4693]

These guys kick ass

[@buttership]

Stunning Album, was only thinking the other day the horror on my Irish Catholic Mother's when she read the sleeve note with that unheard of before expression "Motherf*%kers"

[@raindogred]

god i forgot about those shirts with the tassles on the breast . Fred looks cool

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

This fucking kicks it, great live band 🤟

[@itjustlookslikethis]

MC5 gets in rock and roll hall of fame, but John Mayall does not??? Mayall had more talent in his left thumb than all five members of the MC5

[@Goatchild90]

The MC5 are one of the most important Rock bands of all times.

[@frankalbin8547]

Love Wayne Kramer’s red white an blue ax.

[@coyoteandroadrunner1]

Michigan Stags

[@edmondutleyjr.4504]

I saw MC5 mid summer of 69 and mid summer of 70. This vid doesn't even come within a light year of doing them justice. And, IMHO, the albums didn't either. They were a band that you had to see live. They were so incredibly powerful and tight. And they were dark, and dirty, and greasy, almost sinister. But man, could they play. The only video I've seen that can give you an inkling of what they were like is the Wayne State Tartar Field video. And sadly. that's about it.

[@debrajbush]

this is rock and roll ... the greatest!

[@Matthew-qk1xi]

This. IS. Rock. N. Roll.!

[@MrCtsSteve]

This song kicks ass Wayne . Oh i just finished you book recently. Good read

[@hurkamur1]

crazy timing. RIP

[@MrCtsSteve]

​@@hurkamur1I know man .. I was down the MC5 rabbit hole and heard the news about Wayne . I was like Wtf

[@Bayreuth1943]

Dear Mr. Kramer, I am a music enthusiast from the Deep South of Japan. I had long been watching this same footage. I have even supposed that some moments are able to be lip synchronized. This means that the original performance of “Kick out the Jams” might be reconstructed. Today, this posting is by far the best and watchable version of this legendary performances from 1968. Well, however, I can notice that some moments on this footages are omitted, and the entire result is not lip synchronized. I want you to re-research and salvage your vault, and reconstruct lip synchronized version, not only the song “Kick out the Jams” , but also other songs.

[@markharpster2542]

nope...just live recording of the performance (on the first album) overlaid on edited footage of the same live performance...I was there.....a long long time ago.

[@maddadrants]

17. Love it

[@sagittarius7569]

🗣 The video from this concert shows us *Partially* what a fierce gig it was. The live album - Kick Out The Jams, I got at an album fair in the early 80s.

[@nilsboothe9327]

Great to see it on regular speed but it seems kinda wierd after watching all these years on hyper speed .

[@stephenkane2464]

Youre not on enough speed