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MC5, 1969.
📷 Raeanne Rubenstein
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MC5, 1969.
📷 Raeanne Rubenstein
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
Mick Jones of The Clash and Wayne Kramer of MC5 backstage at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan (1979).
Photo by Robert Matheu
Wayne Kramer *April 30, 1948
Kick out the curls, motherfuckers: Wayne Kramer of MC5 and his spectacular curls sparkling in the sunlight like the dense foliage of an oak tree firmly rooted in his rocknroll soul, in a killer shot ca. 1970 (haven’t been able to track down the photographer, so any info will be appreciated, because this piece of pure art shouldn’t go uncredited).
Hair has always been an integral part of a person’s identity in most youth subcultures, whether it was the slick back rockabilly quiff, the soul/disco afro, the long-haired hippy type or the punk spikes and mohawks. According to brother Wayne's memoir ‘The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, The MC5 & My Life of Impossibilities’:
“…Hair was a big issue. The new, long-haired British bands set the style and we all adjusted accordingly. But Rob and I had hair that was curly, really curly, which meant we had a problem. I would plaster it down with Dippity-Do, and when it dried it would be straight … for a short time. Rob's methods were even more extreme involving chemicals and professional barbers. Until one day when Rob showed up at rehearsal with a small, beautiful natural Afro. He discovered that his hair was perfect the way it came out of his head. We all agreed he looked fabulous. Rob Tyner, the first white boy in Detroit with an Afro, showed me the way once again. I, too, decided to go with my natural curl. Problem solved.”
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MC5 “Kick Out The Jams” 1969/2022
How have I never had a copy of this until today? Foundational stuff for sure. An explosive live album that also functions as their debut album. Containing an all time great anthem in the title track “Kick Out The Jams”. When you’re with a certain kind of people thats a good one to start a party with (only with the uncensored version though).
And that’s the whole album…
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams Rob Tyner / Wayne Kramer / Fred "Sonic" Smith / Michael Davis / Dennis Thompson from: "Kick Out the Jams" (LP)
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Personnel: Rob Tyner: Lead Vocals Wayne Kramer: Lead and Rhythm Guitar / Backing Vocals Fred "Sonic" Smith: Rhythm and Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals Michael Davis: bass / Backing Vocals Dennis Thompson: Drums
Produced by Jac Holzman / Bruce Botnick
Recorded: @ The Grande Ballroom in River Rouge, Detroit, Michigan USA on October 30-31, 1968
Released: February, 1969 Elektra Records
Recorded live on stage at Russ Gibb's Grande Ballroom in Detroit.
RIP brother Wayne.
