57 YEARS AGO, MC5 GOT BOOTED FROM ELEKTRA RECORDS AFTER PROFANITY-LADEN MAGAZINE AD
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✍️ MC5, a rock band known for their high-energy and rebellious spirit, was dropped from Elektra Records in 1969 after a public protest against Hudson's Department Stores for refusing to stock their album due to profanity.
👉 MC5's debut album, Kick Out the Jams, was recorded live to capture their high-energy and rebellious spirit 👉 The album's profanity led to Hudson's Department Stores refusing to stock the album 👉 MC5 responded with a profanity-laden ad in a local magazine, declaring their displeasure 👉 Elektra Records dropped MC5 from their roster due to the ad 👉 MC5 signed with Atlantic Records, but was eventually dropped again due to their untamed approach
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