#mc5

[hagenlastkiss]

MC5, 1969.

📷 Raeanne Rubenstein

[espurr-roba]

"Sometimes the only way forward... means closing the door."

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This animation was a labor of love over the course of several months, and I'm so glad to get to share it for you all to see! khux fanbase ilu, this one's for you <3

Check out @okidoujones 's blog - they did such stunning background work! This would not be anywhere near as good as it is without their efforts, ha ha!

[punkrockhistory]

In memory of Wayne Kramer (real name Kambes), American guitarist, singer, songwriter, lead guitarist and co-founder of the Detroit rock band MC5, born on this day in 1948, Detroit, Michigan.

📸 Leni Sinclair

[wscranmore]

W.S. Cranmore (b. 1967)

Echo Reecho, 2024

acrylic and charcoal on paper, 24x18 in.

Message or email for info or to inquire.

It was created to the music of hometown heroes, MC5. Those were highly energetic creative sessions. The artwork of Mark Bradford was also an influence, especially his painting, “Haint Blue”. Some might notice similarities, a bit of a homage to his work.

-W.S. Cranmore

[mc5-archive]

Photograph of the MC5, taken by Leni Sinclair, 1968

[postpunkindustrial]

MC5 - American Ruse

[possible-streetwear]

[newplaces2drown]

Mick Jones of The Clash and Wayne Kramer of MC5 backstage at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan (1979).

Photo by Robert Matheu