Wayne Kramer, born on April 30, 1948, was a famous musician from America. He was good at playing the guitar, singing, writing songs, producing music, and composing for movies and TV shows. He became famous as one of the people who started the rock band MC5 in Detroit in 1967.
The band, MC5, was famous for their exciting live shows and their strong political beliefs. Wayne Kramer’s amazing guitar skills, along with Fred (Sonic) Smith, were very important in shaping the band’s sound. This sound would later influence the style of punk rock music.
Wayne Kramer Cause of Death
On February 2, 2024, Wayne Kramer, a famous guitar player who helped start the band MC5, passed away from pancreatic cancer when he was 75 years old.
This was confirmed on his official Instagram account. Wayne Kramer was very important in the music world, especially for helping create the style of music known as punk rock.
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Wayne Kramer Legacy
When Wayne Kramer was a teenager in 1967, he helped start the band MC5 in Detroit. They often played at the Grande Ballroom and were for a short time managed by John Sinclair, a political writer. Sinclair introduced Kramer to new art and politics, and even after Sinclair was jailed for having marijuana, they stayed friends.
The band was known for their strong political beliefs, which showed in their music and performances. Their first album in 1969, “Kick Out the Jams,” was loud and full of energy, just like their next two albums.
MC5 wasn’t played much on the radio because of this, so they depended on live shows to get known. Political issues and problems within the band led to their breakup in 1972, even though they weren’t a mainstream success. Still, they became very influential in the early punk scene.
After the band broke up, Kramer had some legal issues and was in jail in the 1970s for selling d*ugs. Released in 1979, he worked as a solo musician, carpenter, and did various jobs while moving across the country.
In the late 1990s and 2000s, Kramer became well-known again in music. He produced music, played solo, celebrated MC5’s work with famous musicians, and saw MC5 get recognized as an important and respected rock band.
Tributes to Wayne Kramer
Vernon Reid Posted: Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne Kramer-Punk Rock PIONEER,inmate rights reformer, Author. human rights activist, Anti-violence advocate. Guitar BADASS, & Major Dude. Totally Real.Always looking forward. Kicking Out Our Jams in tribute tonight in Charles Town W VA❤️🩹
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne Kramer-Punk Rock PIONEER,inmate rights reformer, Author. human rights activist, Anti-violence advocate. Guitar BADASS, & Major Dude. Totally Real.Always looking forward. Kicking Out Our Jams in tribute tonight in Charles Town W VA❤️🩹
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) February 2, 2024
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Sad 2 hear of #WayneKramer passing… I saw the MC5 in 1969 at a festival #phuncity outside of Worthing UK. I saw the future of rock ‘n’ roll then and Wayne was definitely a big part of that. Lucky enough to play with him recently RIP pic.twitter.com/JHC9OUZFTQ
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) February 3, 2024
We lost a brother today. Wayne Kramer was an exceptional talent, teacher+most importantly, a true friend. He showed me how a life in sobriety looks. I have great memories of our times together. MC5 Forever. Love you Wayne. Thanks for everything. Here’s looking at you. pic.twitter.com/ETPoNbeA3Q
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) February 3, 2024
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