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MC5 Co-Founder Wayne Kramer Dies at 75

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MC5 Co-Founder Wayne Kramer Dies at 75
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Wayne Kramer, the influential guitarist of the Detroit hard rock band MC5, has passed away at the age of 75. Kramer co-founded MC5 in the '60s and played a pivotal role in shaping the band's wild, distorted garage rock sound. Following the band's breakup, Kramer pursued a solo career, releasing several albums and engaging in music-based outreach work for incarcerated individuals. His legacy includes influencing punk and metal music and collaborating with various rock icons.

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