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Music industry veteran Mark Satlof joins us to discuss the legendary Detroit rock band MC5 who are nominated again for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Topics discussed included Mark meeting Wayne Kramer in the 1980s, the band's political and social activism, their iconic debut album Kick Out the Jams (1969) and their impact on latter-day hard rock, metal and punk bands. Yes, we're looking at you....because you need to listen to this episode!!!!
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