DVD - Sonic Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5
Full-length concert of back-to-back rock action with Dennis Thompson, Michael Davis and Wayne Kramer live with Dave Vanian (The Dammed), Lemmy (Motorhead), Nicke Royale (Hellacopters), Ian Astbury (The Cult, 21st Century Doors), Dr. Charles Moore and Buzzy Jones. The Television Program - The latest chapter in the band's rich story jam packed into 30 minutes with Jack White (White Stripes), Mani from Primal Scream, The Go, Richard Fearless (Death In Vegas),Swedish garage rock darlings Dollhouse, rock critics, deejays and the guest vocalists. Behind the Scenes - What in God's name were we thinking? We take 10 minutes to explain it to you with outtakes and stupid stuff.The Bonus Archives (available for the first time in mc-5's 35-year history!). From Robin Seymour's "Lively Spot" show of 1970 the group lip-synchs "Looking at You" and "American Ruse." From 1967's Conversations In-Depth, the band plays a mind-numbing version of "Black to Comm," replete with Nehru jackets and mod haircuts. Three selections of silent footage shot by the U.S. Dept. of Defense culled from the National Archives. The middle section is the MC5 being observed while playing the 1968 Democratic National Convention protest festival. The original "Kick Out The Jams" promotional film by John Sinclair and Leni Sinclair. Watch a transfer from the original or watch it with commentary from Dennis, Michael and Wayne. Photographer Emil Bacilla's rare home videos from the 1967 Belle Isle Love-In and footage from the Artists Workshop in Detroit featuring commentary from Dennis, Michael and Wayne.