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MC5 Co-Founder and Guitarist Wayne Kramer Dies at 75

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Source: The New York Times
MC5 Co-Founder and Guitarist Wayne Kramer Dies at 75
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Wayne Kramer, the influential guitarist of the MC5, passed away at the age of 75 due to pancreatic cancer. His explosive guitar playing with the Detroit band helped set the stage for punk rock. Kramer and Fred (Sonic) Smith's twin-guitar attack was at the heart of the band's sound, inspiring generations of musicians. After serving time in prison, Kramer returned to performing and established Jail Guitar Doors U.S.A., a nonprofit that donates musical instruments to inmates and offers songwriting workshops in prisons.

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