Mc5

MC5: A True Testimonial, also written as MC5 ☆ A True Testimonial, is a 2002 feature-length documentary film about the MC5, a Detroit-based rock band of the 1960s and early 1970s. The film was produced by Laurel Legler and directed by David C. Thomas; the couple spent more than seven years working on the project. The release on the video has been held up after many, MANY legal problems, and as of 2012, MC5: A True Testimonial has not been officially released on DVD.

Heavy Lifting’ is the new studio album by Detroit’s punk rock pioneers, MC5.

Heavy Lifting’ is the new studio album by Detroit’s punk rock pioneers, MC5.

After releasing brand new album Heavy Lifting, Detroit legends MC5 release the bonus companion album 10xMC5 Live, featuring rare, unreleased recordings from the MC50 tour celebrating 50 years of "Kick Out The Jams"!

After releasing brand new album Heavy Lifting, Detroit legends MC5 release the bonus companion album 10xMC5 Live, featuring rare, unreleased recordings from the MC50 tour celebrating 50 years of "Kick Out The Jams"!

Led by MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer and produced by the iconic Bob Ezrin, 'Heavy Lifting' signifies a momentous occasion - the release of new MC5 music, a staggering 53 years since their last album in 1971. The music community recently mourned the loss of MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer and Dennis 'Machine Gun' Thompson, the last members of the original MC5 lineup, accompanied by messages of love from the world's greatest rock stars. MC5's enduring influence and cultural significance are solidified by their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. 'Heavy Lifting' features an all-star lineup of guest musicians including Slash, Tom Morello, William Duvall (Alice in Chains), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), and many more.