re: #130 makeitstop

In contrast to Lizardo’s Monk and ‘Trane, here’s a very cool documentary about Detroit’s legendary rock band the MC5: MC5 - A True Testimonial.

It’s a 2002 documentary, a story told by the band’s then-surviving members (frontman Rob Tyner and guitarist ‘Sonic’ Smith had passed on by then). MC5 was one of those bands that bridged the gap between Detroit’s 60s R&B (think Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels) and the emerging hippie culture. They’re probably best known for their song ‘Kick Out The Jams.’

And the had a well-deserved rep as an absolutely devastating live act, with good reason. If you’re into a small but very influential corner of rock history, you’ll enjoy this. Well worth the two hours plus.

Is that the same Sonic Smith who married Patti Smith?