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Musicians

bif

(22,720 posts) Sat Feb 3, 2024, 12:54 PM Feb 3

Co-founder of the MC-5. Wow. That really saddens me.

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I just heard Wayne Kramer died. (Original Post) bif Feb 3 OP

For those not familiar with this legendary Detroit band... bif Feb 3 #1

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1. For those not familiar with this legendary Detroit band...

Sat Feb 3, 2024, 12:56 PM

Feb 3

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2. Right now (here in the Albany NY area) NPR's "Fresh Air" is airing a tribute and a prior interview with Kramer.

Fri Feb 9, 2024, 08:18 PM

Feb 9

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/09/1230071788/remembering-guitarist-wayne-kramer-founder-of-the-mc5

I didn’t understand when I read on DU of his passing last week. Sharing here for you saddened fans.

The road to punk, indeed. 🤘