How Wayne Kramer, co-founder of MC5 punk band, dies at 75??

Guitarist Wayne Kramer, who co-created protopunk Detroit band the MC5, has died aged 75.

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The news came out on Saturday.

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Kramer’s Instagram page announced the news: “Wayne S Kramer.

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Peace be with you. April 30, 1948 – February 2 2024”.

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As per to the AP news agency, the cause of the death was pancreatic cancer.

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Kramer took his last breath at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

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At the time of his death, Kramer was preparing to release a long-awaited third studio album from the band.

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Last year Kramer said: “I think it was time to reignite that spirit of 1968,

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The spirit of my generation, when we were all young people.

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I think we’re at a very dangerous time in our history.

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