What music is Detroit famous for?

Few cities in the world match the musical heritage of Detroit, the home of Motown. Though the flagship city of Michigan state is renowned for its soul music, the history of Detroit music is also rich in jazz, blues, gospel, country, rock, techno, and, more recently, rap.

What rock band came from Detroit?

10 Best Detroit Bands

• The Stooges. Matt Roberts, Getty Images. No music-related Detroit list is complete without these miscreants.
• MC5. Facebook.
• The Gories. Facebook.
• The White Stripes. Scott Gries, Getty Images.
• Laughing Hyenas. Touch & Go Records.
• The Dirtbombs. Brian Alesi.
• Juan Atkins. Facebook.
• The Detroit Cobras. Facebook.

What musicians came out of Detroit?

As of 2007, fifteen groups or solo artists, four non performers, and two sidemen who are connected with the Detroit area have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame including Detroit-native Bill Haley, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Jackie Wilson, the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder.

What Detroit group from the late 1960s was well known for their album Kick Out the Jams and their forming the White Panther Party?

MC5
MC5 was listed by VH1 as one of the most important American hard rock groups of their era. Their three albums are regarded by many as classics, and their song “Kick Out the Jams” is widely covered.

What was Detroit first known as?

It was founded in 1701 by a French trader, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who built a fort on the river and named it Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit in honour of his patron (the French word détroit meaning “strait”); later the British called it simply Detroit.

What bands originated in Michigan?

Bob Seger was born in Lincoln Park, Madonna was born in Bay City, Kid Rock is from Romeo, Mitch Ryder was born in Hamtramck, Ted Nugent was born in Redford near Detroit, Smokey Robinson was born in Detroit, Josh Gracin was born in Westland near Detroit, Sponge was formed in Detroit, Insane Clown Posse is from Detroit.

What is Michigan known for music?

Michigan is perhaps best known for three developments: early punk rock (or proto-punk), Motown, and techno.

Who is in MC50 band?

Guitarist Wayne Kramer, one of two living members of the original MC5, is marking the 50th anniversary of the album with The “MC50” Tour featuring a supergroup of guitarist Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), drummer Brendan Canty (Fugazi), bassist Billy Gould (Faith No More) and singer Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla).

Who has covered Kick out the jams?

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