Wayne Kramer

2024 - 2 - 3

Legendary Guitarist Wayne Kramer Passes Away at 75: A Tribute to MC5 Co-Founder

Detroit rock band - guitarist - MC5 - punk rock - Wayne Kramer

Rock music loses an icon as Wayne Kramer, the influential guitarist and co-founder of MC5, passes away at the age of 75. Discover the legacy left behind by this revolutionary musician!

Wayne Kramer, the co-founder of the legendary rock band MC5, passed away at the age of 75. His powerful guitar skills and politically charged sound helped shape the Detroit band's iconic status in the music industry. Kramer's influence extended far beyond his band, with his contributions being credited for laying the foundation for punk rock music. His incendiary live performances and revolutionary approach to music left an indelible mark on the rock genre.

Known for his role in the protopunk Detroit band MC5, Wayne Kramer's musical journey was a dynamic one. From thrashing out hardcore anthems like "Kick Out the Jams" to influencing a generation of musicians, his impact was profound. Fans around the world mourn his loss and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.

Wayne Kramer's life was filled with musical brilliance but also challenges. Despite the setbacks faced by MC5, including the loss of bandmates, Kramer's dedication to his craft never wavered. His complex and influential persona made him a standout figure in the rock music scene.

As we remember Wayne Kramer, let's honor his memory by reliving the electrifying performances and groundbreaking music that defined an era. His legacy lives on in the hearts of fans and the evolution of rock music.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Wayne Kramer, co-founder of rock band MC5, dies aged 75 (The Guardian)

Guitarist helped to give Detroit band their powerful, politically charged sound and continued their legacy into the 21st century.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Variety"

Wayne Kramer Dead: MC5's Proto-Punk Co-Founder Was 75 (Variety)

Wayne Kramer, who co-founded MC5 with Fred 'Sonic' Smith and influenced the creation of punk rock, died Friday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Rolling Stone"

Wayne Kramer, MC5 Co-Founder and Activist, Dead at 75 (Rolling Stone)

Wayne Kramer, founding member of Detroit proto-punk group MC5, activist and one of rock's greatest guitarists, has died at age 75.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Billboard"

Wayne Kramer, Co-Founder of Revolutionary Detroit Rock Band the ... (Billboard)

Wayne Kramer, the co-founder of the protopunk Detroit band the MC5, is dead at age 75.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

Wayne Kramer, Influential MC5 Guitarist, Dies at 75 (The New York Times)

Mr. Kramer was one half of the twin-guitar attack that drove the Detroit band's incendiary live performances, helping to set the stage for punk rock.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

Guitarist Wayne Kramer, founding member of the MC5, dead at 75 (USA TODAY)

Wayne Kramer, an influential guitarist with the seminal garage-rock band the MC5, has died at age 75, his family reported Friday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Los Angeles Times"

Wayne Kramer dies: Influential guitarist led MC5 (Los Angeles Times)

Wayne Kramer, the influential guitarist of Michigan's hard rock band MC5, has died. He was 75. No cause of death was given.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Wayne Kramer, co-founder of revolutionary rock band the MC5 ... (ABC News)

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Michigan Radio"

Wayne Kramer, co-founder of revolutionary rock band the MC5 ... (Michigan Radio)

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Detroit Free Press"

Wayne Kramer's musical legacy lives on as fans mourn the MC5 ... (Detroit Free Press)

Kramer, 75, died after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by his MC5 bandmates Rob Tyner, Fred Smith and Michael Davis.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Wayne Kramer: a complex and influential musician, dogged by ... (The Guardian)

The musician, who has died aged 75, co-founded MC5, a band that for all its undoubted brilliance, lurched from one disaster to the next.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Irish Times"

Wayne Kramer, co-founder of rock band MC5, dies aged 75 (The Irish Times)

Kramer died on Friday at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, according to Jason Heath, a close friend and executive director of Kramer's non-profit Jail ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Vulture"

Wayne Kramer, MC5 Guitarist and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 75 (Vulture)

Wayne Kramer, guitarist of MC5 and punk rock pioneer, died at the age of 75 from pancreatic cancer.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Ultimate-Guitar.Com"

Remembering the Legendary MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer (Ultimate-Guitar.Com)

Kramer was, of course, the guitar mastermind behind one of the most influential bands in American rock and roll, the MC5. Wayne Kramer's career and life were ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Redland City Bulletin"

MC5 founder Wayne Kramer dies aged 75 (Redland City Bulletin)

Wayne Kramer, the livewire guitarist and driving force behind Detroit rockers The MC5, has died at the age...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bendigo Advertiser"

MC5 founder Wayne Kramer dies aged 75 (Bendigo Advertiser)

Wayne Kramer, the livewire guitarist and driving force behind Detroit rockers The MC5, has died at the age...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Illawarra Mercury"

MC5 founder Wayne Kramer dies aged 75 (Illawarra Mercury)

Wayne Kramer, the livewire guitarist and driving force behind Detroit rockers The MC5, has died at the age...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Blue Mountains Gazette"

MC5 founder Wayne Kramer dies aged 75 (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Wayne Kramer, the livewire guitarist and driving force behind Detroit rockers The MC5, has died at the age...

Explore the last week