(October 1, 2012,
Part 2) ROCK INTERACTION...Rock can be cruel. If energy, brains, vocal talent,
and lyric writing ability were the only criteria the MC 5's ROB TYNER ( R.I.P.
9/17/'91) would be considered one of the greats. And not just within the circle
of MC 5 fanatics but throughout the whole music culture. But even with the
wider profile the Five enjoy today Rob is still underrated. Truth be told, if
his physical allure matched his other talents he (and the band) would be the
legends they deserve to be today. It reminds me of the RAMONES. They would have
been a lot more popular in their day, especially in those MTV times, if their
lead singer looked more like the traditional front man.
But of course JOEY
RAMONE was the perfect singer for his band and Rob was The Man for the MC 5. By
the band's own admission he was the heart and brains of the group. As Brother
Wayne has acknowledged the rest of the band would probably have stayed greasers
if it wasn't for Rob's knowledge of the culture at large and his affinity for
all kinds of art, literature, and music ( like jazz,for instance). Check out
this picture...when Rob talked, people ( like the STOOGES Scott "Rock
Action" Asheton) would listen. I wish Rob was still here so I could
listen, too...
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