February 1970

LETTERS

John Clarry

To the Editor: John Sinclair’s article was, to say the least, an interesting history of rock and roll in Detroit, of which the MC5 could probably be considered the vanguard. The transition of the MC5 from a derelict street band to a killer high energy group was a major accomplishment for Sinclair, though he didn’t do it alone.

Death City

ROCK & ROLL NEWS

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

Connie White

The MC5 returned to Detroit, at the Eastown Theater January 9-10, for their first appearance of 1970, with a drastically changed stage show and performance.

Everyone Benefits

The entire Detroit rock and roll/cultural/political community united behind the issues of dope-smoking and John Sinclair last weekend, generating total high energy, fantastic vibes, a newly strong sense of community and $8,000 for the John Sinclair Defense Fund.

Hendrix & Miles Dead at the Fillmore

John Woodruff

It is very difficult for me to say this, but probably the most disappointing musical experience I’ll have in 1970 already happened on the year’s first day.

Report from the 'zone

Deday LaRene

The delightful Stooges will be going to New York City in the middle of February to round off recording plans for their second album, which they’ll start immediately thereafter.

Altamont part 2

Michael Goodwin

“There’s always someone you can bleed on”

two jews blues

Paul Krassner

PAUL KRASSNER INTERVIEWS BOB DYLAN. Reprinted from EVO

A Stone for Danny Fisher

Debbie Burr

“I have some of the finest hate on the planet for me,” brags Ted Nugent, infamous Duke of anaconda suit and polar-bear’s ass-fur-on-the-head fame. It’s probably true.

Records

Dave Marsh

Books

Abraham Peck