RIP Wayne Kramer of the MC5 & Opinions on Brittany Howard
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and guitarist Wayne Kramer of the MC5. They’ll revisit their past interview with him and talk about his life, music and the power of collaboration. Plus, the hosts will review the new album from Brittany Howard.
Brittany Howard just released her second solo album, “What Now” after the much-acclaimed “Jaime” in 2019. Jim and Greg are even more impressed with Howard's musical skill and expressiveness.
Obituary: Wayne Kramer
Jim and Greg share their memories of Wayne Kramer.
Wayne Kramer
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Wayne Kramer over 50 years after the MC5's iconic debut Kick Out the Jams. They chat about his new memoir, the '60s Detroit rock scene and discuss his experiences with overcoming drug abuse and jail time.
Featured Songs:
The MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Brittany Howard, "What Now," What Now, Island, 2024
Brittany Howard, "Another Day," What Now, Island, 2024
Brittany Howard, "Prove It To You," What Now, Island, 2024
Brittany Howard, "To Be Still," What Now, Island, 2024
MC5, "Motor City Is Burning," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
MC5, "The American Ruse," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
MC5, "Rocket Reducer N. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
MC5, "Gotta Keep Movin'," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971
Wayne Kramer, "Poison," The Hard Stuff, Epitaph, 1995
MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the James, Elektra, 1969
The Stooges, "Search and Destroy," Raw Power, Columbia, 1973
Wayne Kramer, "Crack in the Universe," The Hard Stuff, Epitaph, 1995
MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
MC5, "Future/Now," High Time, Atlantic, 1971
MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970
Louise Post, "Don't Give Up," Sleepwalker, El Camino, 2023
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