70s punk pioneers MC5 inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, posthumously honoring Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith.

MC5, a Detroit band influential in the '70s punk movement, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, receiving the Musical Excellence award after six nominations. Their 1969 live album, "Kick Out the Jams," is a landmark in rock history. The induction ceremony honored the late band members Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, with Tom Morello celebrating their revolutionary spirit and lasting impact on punk rock.

October 20, 2024
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