MC5

Upcoming album is the first new music from this pioneering Detroit band since 1971's 'High Time.'

New album follows 1971's 'High Time.'

Nicknamed "Machine Gun," he was vital to the proto-punk group's sound.

When MC5 played the show it was at a venue called Crazy Horse, which was very popular in the 60s and 70s. The Concert Database places its original location at 5845 S. 12th Street in Portage, where the Bullfrogs & Butterflies Christian Learning Center & Preschool is today.

Poet and marijuana advocate also led the White Panther Party.

Producer says Heavy Lifting captures late guitarist at height of his powers, and the mantra among musical guests was “We are all MC5.”

Delayed ‘Heavy Lifting’ project features guest turns by Slash, Tom Morello and others.

Wayne Kramer, MC5 co-founder and guitarist, now jokes the band is the "Susan Lucci" of rock and roll groups. Wednesday morning came news that Detroit's seminal hard rock band, the MC5, was once again on the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Members discuss appearance on 2020 list alongside Doobie Brothers, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy and others.

The 35th annual induction ceremony will be held May 2, 2020 at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio.