MC5 Concert History

MC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1964 remembered for their anti-establishment lyrics, with their first three albums widely regarded as staples of rock music and their 1969 song "Kick Out the Jams" widely covered. In 2024, MC5 were selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the musical excellence category.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 11, 1969
MC5 Tompkins Sq. Park New York, New York, United States
Jun 10, 1969
MC5 Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 07, 1969
MC5 Eastown Theatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 06, 1969
MC5
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Eastown Theatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 05, 1969
MC5 Lake Lansing, Michigan, United States
Jun 04, 1969
MC5 Weslow Hall Riverview, Michigan, United States
May 31, 1969
MC5 / brownsville station / Chuck Berry
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Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 30, 1969
Johnny Winter / James Gang / Dr. John / MC5 / The Stooges / brownsville station
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Michigan State Fairgrounds Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 30, 1969 –
May 31, 1969
1St Annual Rock and Roll Revival
Frost / James Gang / MC5 / The Rationals / Teegarden & Vanwinkle / Johnny Winter / SRC / The New York Rock & Roll Ensemble / The Red White & Blues Band / Sky / The Stooges / The Third Power / Wilson Mower Pursuit
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Mi State fairgrounds Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicates for May 30, 1969
May 29, 1969
MC5 / Orpheus The Silverbell Hideout Clarkston, Michigan, United States
May 24, 1969
MC5 Crow's Nest Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
May 23, 1969
MC5 Hideout #3 Clawson, Michigan, United States
May 18, 1969
Golden Earring / MC5
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Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 17, 1969
Golden Earring / MC5
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Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Download Festival 2005
Jun 10 - 12, 2005
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Download Festival 2005
Jun 10 - 12, 2005
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Download Festival 2005
Jun 10 - 12, 2005
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
  Embedded by Ben Smith


Download Festival 2005
Jun 10 - 12, 2005
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
  Embedded by Ben Smith

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Velvet Underground / MC5 on Dec 14, 1968 [260-small]

Velvet Underground / MC5
Dec 14, 1968
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Velvet Underground / MC5 on Dec 13, 1968 [258-small]

Velvet Underground / MC5
Dec 13, 1968
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Velvet Underground / MC5 on Dec 12, 1968 [257-small]

Velvet Underground / MC5
Dec 12, 1968
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Rainbow / MC5 on Aug 15, 1978 [033-small]

Rainbow / MC5
Aug 15, 1978
 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
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Rainbow / MC5 on Aug 14, 1978 [024-small]

Rainbow / MC5
Aug 14, 1978
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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MC5 / Dollhouse on Jul 30, 2004 [779-small]

MC5 / Dollhouse
Jul 30, 2004
 Coogee, New South Wales, Australia
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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 4, 1968 [148-small]

The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends
May 4, 1968
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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