Detroit: The Proto‑Punk Factory – From the Stooges to the Motor City Underground

The episode follows Detroit’s raw, industrial backdrop that fed the early punk movement, charting how the Stooges and MC5 used factory grit and political urgency to forge a sound that reverberated from Chicago to London. It looks at the city’s record stores, all‑ages venues, DIY infrastructure, and economic collapse, explaining why Detroit’s legacy still echoes in later scenes, labels, and bands worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices