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MC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1963. The classic line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson.
- Wayne Kramer
Wayne Stanley Kramer (né Kambes; April 30, 1948 – February...
- Rob Tyner
Robert W. Derminer (December 12, 1944 – September 18, 1991),...
- Teen Age Lust
Teen Age Lust is a live album by American rock band MC5. It...
- High Time
Production. High Time was co-produced by the band and...
- Dennis Thompson
Dennis Thompson (born Dennis Andrew Tomich; September 7,...
- Back in The USA
In his retrospective review, Jason Ankeny of AllMusic wrote,...
- Wayne Kramer
Along with Iggy & The Stooges the Michigan based MC5 (= Motor City 5; Motor City = Detroit) was one of the first bands who started a prototype of what would ...
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Feb 2, 2024 · The legendary Detroit proto-punk guitarist and political activist passed away from pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles. Kramer was a member of the MC5, one of the most influential bands in rock history, and a founder of the Jail Guitar Doors charity.
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The MC5 were an American rock group and one of the most controversial and ultimately influential bands of the late 1960s. The band’s sound paved the way for punk, heavy metal, and grunge.
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Feb 2, 2024 · Wayne Kramer, co-founder of the protopunk Detroit band the MC5 that thrashed out such hardcore anthems as “Kick Out the Jams” and influenced everyone from the Clash to Rage Against the Machine, has died at age 75.
Mar 9, 2022 · MC5, the influential rock band led by Wayne Kramer, will release their first album since 1971 and play shows in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and San Diego. The album features collaborations with Tom Morello, Kesha, and more, and the band is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Feb 3, 2024 · The late MC5 guitarist reflects on his band's legacy, their influence on punk and metal, and their involvement in the White Panther Party. Listen to the full interview or read the transcript on Rolling Stone.