Reposted from @thelegendsofmusic MC5 playing “Kick Out The Jams” Live in Detroit in 1970 October 30th, 1968 - The day MC5 played one of two nights at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit. This concert was recorded and released as “Kick Out The Jams”, their debut album for Elektra Records. This right here was MC5’s signature song, which turned out to be their rallying cry. The phrase “Kick Out The Jams” is a rallying cry that’s meant to overcome obstacles. However, guitarist Wayne Kramer has said that this isn’t a song about perseverance. He said: “We were using the expression for a long time, because we would be critical of other bands that came to Detroit that the MC5 would open for. They’d come into town with this big reputation, and then they’d get up on stage and they weren’t very good. So, we used to harass them. We’d yell at them, ‘Kick out the jams or get off the stage, motherf—ker!’ Finally, one day we said, ‘I like that expression. We should use that as the title of a song.’”⁣⁣ Along with the rest of the album, this song was recorded live at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit on October 30 and 31 (Mischief Night and Halloween), 1968. By the time of the recording, MC5 had gained a cult-like following in the Detroit area, but had not released any material. By the time the album was issued a few months later in early 1969, they had stirred up lots of controversy for their revolutionary stunts and associations: they sometimes brought unloaded rifles on stage, and their manager, John Sinclair, founded the White Panther party, devoted to upending political and cultural norms. Musically, the song had a huge influence over the Garage Rock and incoming Punk Rock movement. It was memorable for showcasing guitarists how powerful the three magic chords could be. ⁣ #Music #RockNRoll #PunkRock #GarageRock #MC5 #MichaelDavis #WayneKramer #FredSmith #DennisThompson #RobTyner iiii]; )'