MC5 Co-Founder Wayne Kramer Dies at 75
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Wayne Kramer, co-founder of Detroit's influential rock group MC5, passed away at 75 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for his articulate sensibility and explosive musical energy, Kramer's band laid down a gauntlet for Detroit rock and wielded a massive influence for decades. His life, chronicled in his 2017 autobiography "The Hard Stuff," encompassed roles as a hard rocker, jazz musician, film composer, ex-convict, and family man. Kramer was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing.
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