Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Margaret Saadi Kramer
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Old English (wægen)
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Wayne Kramer: American musician (1948–2024).
Born (died at age 75).
Biography
Wayne Stanley Kramer (né Kambes; April 30, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American musician, songwriter, producer, and film and television composer. Kramer came to prominence in the 1960s as the lead guitarist of the Detroit rock band MC5. Kramer and guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith co-founded the MC5 in 1963, with vocalist Rob Tyner, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson joining shortly after. The MC5 became known for their powerful live performances and radical left-wing political stance. The group broke up amid government harassment, poverty, and drug abuse.
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