Here’s two bands that I’m very thankful for, though I don’t even know where I’d begin making a decision on this one…two of the most influential rock’n’roll bands to ever come out of Michigan, maybe two of the most important 60s American bands of all time. Legendary groups, legendary sounds but pound for pound…who would come out on top? The Stooges or The MC5? Let me know what you think!
Here’s some clips of both bands in their prime to help you decide.
The Stooges – “TV Eye & “1970”
The MC5 – “Kick Out The Jams”
O my that's a tough question. I was about to give it to the Stooges simply for covering The Damned, and still may, overall, just for sheer balls. MC5, however gets 1st place for OG form/songwriting inspiration for punk, rock and pop…
ok, I just found out that Iggy wroth that… ok, they win~
That makes 2 votes for the Stooges (Including Matt from Facebook)…won't anyone defend the honor of the Motor City 5???
Pound for pound, the MC5 might make it about 30 seconds into the first round before getting KO'd. It's just no contest.
Damn that's harsh, I'd at least think the Motor City boys would be able to prance and dance around for a round or two before being pummelled by Asheton and Iggy…
Two sounds same state almost same city, tough one but I go with the stooges for sheer rock!!!
When I first brought this up, I thought it would be more of a contest, but perhaps it only looked good on paper.