MC5's 1968 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.

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MC5 had 95 concerts in 1968

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 28, 1968
MC5 Ballroom Stratford, Connecticut, United States
Dec 27, 1968
MC5 Ballroom Stratford, Connecticut, United States
Dec 26, 1968
MC5 / David Peel and The Lower East Side

MC5 @ Irving Plaza

Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Dec 25, 1968
MC5 Crow's Nest Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
Dec 23, 1968
MC5 / Arthur Brown Olympia Stadium Detroit, Michigan, United States
Dec 18, 1968
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MC5 @ Irving Plaza

Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Dec 14, 1968
Velvet Underground / MC5
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 13, 1968
Velvet Underground / MC5
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 12, 1968
Velvet Underground / MC5
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 29, 1968
MC5 Purple Haze Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Nov 28, 1968
MC5 / Frost* / The Stooges Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 27, 1968
MC5 / Frost* / The Stooges Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 24, 1968
MC5 Weslow Hall Riverview, Michigan, United States
Nov 23, 1968
Jeff Beck / MC5
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Grande Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nov 15, 1968
MC5 Grass Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Nov 09, 1968
MC5 / The Stooges / Dharma / Jim Schwall The Silverbell Hideout Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Nov 03, 1968
MC5 / The Stooges / Dharma The Silverbell Hideout Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Nov 02, 1968
MC5 Michigan State University Union Ballroom East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Oct 31, 1968
MC5 / The Stooges
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Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oct 30, 1968
MC5 / The Stooges
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Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States

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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 4, 1968 [254-small]

The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends
May 4, 1968
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Jimi Hendrix / Soft Machine / MC5 / The Rationals on Feb 23, 1968 [740-small]

Jimi Hendrix / Soft Machine / MC5 / The Rationals
Feb 23, 1968
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / MC5 / Pink Peech Mob on Mar 1, 1968 [446-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / MC5 / Pink Peech Mob
Mar 1, 1968
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Blue Cheer / MC5 / Psychedelic Stooges on Jun 23, 1968 [082-small]

Blue Cheer / MC5 / Psychedelic Stooges
Jun 23, 1968
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 3, 1968 [894-small]

The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends
May 3, 1968
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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 3, 1968 [895-small]

The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends
May 3, 1968
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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 3, 1968 [896-small]

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May 3, 1968
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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 3, 1968 [127-small]

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May 3, 1968
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The Yardbirds / Frost / MC5 / Stuart Avery Assemblege / Odds & Ends on May 4, 1968 [148-small]

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May 4, 1968
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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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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 14, 1968 [260-small]

Velvet Underground / MC5
Dec 14, 1968
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Punk
United States
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Blues Rock
Garage Rock
Pop Rap
Rock & Roll
Proto-Punk
Garage Punk
Classic Garage Rock
Pub Rock
Punk Blues
Protopunk
Proto-Metal
Detroit Rock
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Latest Setlist (05/15/2022):

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  1. Ramblin' Rose
  2. Come Together
  3. Baby Won't Ya
  4. Motor City Is Burning
  5. Poison
  6. Shakin' Street
  7. Heavy Lifting
  8. Call Me Animal
  9. Tonight
  10. Kick Out the Jams
  11. Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)
  12. Looking at You
  13. The American Ruse
  14. Sister Anne

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Concerts Per Year:

2022 8 concerts
2019 4 concerts
2018 56 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 6 concerts
2006 8 concerts
2005 13 concerts
2004 54 concerts
2003 1 concert
1992 1 concert
1978 3 concerts
1974 1 concert
1972 48 concerts
1971 35 concerts
1970 59 concerts
1969 93 concerts
1968 95 concerts
1967 49 concerts
1966 20 concerts
1965 1 concert
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