MC5

DKT/MC5 Live Performance of 'Kick Out the Jams'

• In January 2004, MC5 performed a live rendition of "Kick Out the Jams" on the Kilborn show. This appearance followed a long hiatus after the band's in... Read Full Description >

  In January 2004, MC5 performed a live rendition of "Kick Out the Jams" on the Kilborn show. This appearance followed a long hiatus after the band's influential 1969 debut album, also titled "Kick Out the Jams." By this time, the band had reformed under the name DKT/MC5 with surviving members Wayne Kramer, Dennis Thompson, and Michael Davis, along with guest musicians. This iteration of the band aimed to revitalize their legacy, performing classic tracks from their original catalog while addressing socio-political issues relevant to that era. The 2004 performance was part of their touring efforts to bridge generational gaps, drawing in both old fans and new audiences. Notably, "Kick Out the Jams," marked by its raw energy and revolutionary spirit, has maintained its status as a quintessential anthem of the counterculture movement, a theme that resonated even in their more contemporary performances.