Legendary punk guitarist also discusses his new book, his new band, and his non-profit.
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Wayne Kramer Talks About Jail, Detroit, and MC5’s 50th Anniversary
by Clara Scott
on August 15, 2018, 6:04pm
Pearl Jam cover Chris Cornell and Tom Petty at Seattle Home Away show: Watch
The set also featured surprise guest performances by Kim Thayil of Soundgarden as well as Mudhoney’s Mark Arm and Steve Turner.
on August 11, 2018, 11:12am
Kick Out the Jams: How the Music of 1968 Mirrored the Year’s Revolutionary Spirit
1968 marked a seminal year for the development of underground and independent music, both in sound and philosophy.
by Ryan Bray
on August 08, 2018, 12:00am
Faith No More’s Billy Gould joins MC5’s 50th anniversary tour, Matt Cameron, Greg Dulli, and Don Was to make select appearances
Wayne Kramer has also confirmed the tour’s opening acts, including Starcrawler and Man Or Astro-man?.
on July 27, 2018, 9:28am
Pearl Jam and MC50 perform “Kick Out the Jams” at Rock Werchter: Watch
Plus, Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil reunite for first time since Chris Cornell’s death.
by Ben Kaye
on July 10, 2018, 3:15pm
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron to reunite for first time since Chris Cornell’s passing
The former bandmates will accompany MC5’s Wayne Kramer for a 50th anniversary performance of Kick Out the Jams at Denmark’s NorthSide Festival.
by Alex Young
on April 21, 2018, 11:58am
MC5 reveals dates for 50th anniversary tour featuring Wayne Kramer, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, and Fugazi’s Brendan Canty
Each show will feature a full album performance of MC5’s seminal album, Kick Out the Jams, plus an encore of other MC5 material.
by Alex Young
on April 03, 2018, 1:26pm
MC5 announces 50th anniversary tour featuring Wayne Kramer, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, and Fugazi’s Brendan Canty
Plus, Kramer is releasing a memoir called The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities.
by Alex Young
on March 06, 2018, 10:29am
10 Classic Live Albums Every Music Fan Should Own on Vinyl
Because some albums deserve no less than a turntable and needle drop.
on February 07, 2018, 12:00am
The 50 Albums That Shaped Punk Rock
A musical narrative of punk’s evolution as a genre and subculture.
on January 08, 2018, 12:00am
Radiohead come in 12th place in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote
Bon Jovi came in first — by a considerable margin.
by Ben Kaye
on December 06, 2017, 12:41pm
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame 2018 nominees: Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush
Nina Simone, Depeche Mode, and Judas Priest are among the other finalists.
by Alex Young
on October 05, 2017, 12:06am
