In March 2026, Suzi Quatro and Alice Cooper joined forces to release a punchy new take on Kick Out the Jams, paying tribute to the raw Detroit energy of MC5. Their version keeps the song’s rebellious core intact while adding a modern, heavier production.
Quatro’s driving bass and gritty vocals bring a muscular groove, while Cooper leans into his trademark theatrical snarl, giving the track a darker, more dramatic edge. The famous opening call-to-arms is delivered with seasoned swagger rather than youthful chaos, turning it into a celebration of rock’s enduring spirit.
Rather than simply copying the original, the duo inject personality and history, reflecting their own roots in hard-edged, no-nonsense rock. The result is a lively reinterpretation that honours the song’s legacy while reminding listeners that its attitude—loud, defiant, and unapologetic—still resonates decades later.
Suzi and Alice are both Detroit natives, as is MC5 (Motor City 5) who originally recorded this song.
The track is featured on Suzi Quatro’s limited-edition album titled Freedom. In 2019, she began collaborating with her son Richard Tuckey (producer, co-writer, guitarist), and Freedom is their third album together.
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