R.I.P. Wayne Kramer (born "Wayne Stanley Kambes"); the lead guitarist for the legendary group The MC5 died February 2nd, at age 75. Kick Out the Jams! // Additional discographical, biographical information was added by Lawrence Azrin; check out the links at your leisure.
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REQ:Request
BED:Music Played Whilst Talking
NEW:New Release
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* - Although first recorded by Them, this is NOT a Van Morrison song {'Tommy Scott' was their producer} // ** - on their second album, Them Again' (Parrot) / Click the Link above, left, to view the original single.
Time:
4:06
Artist:
Gang War [Lee Hazlewood] [ Billed as 'Gang War Featuring Johnny Thunders & Wayne Kramer']
Wayne Kramer claimed during a 1999 interview {excerpted for "Goldmine" magazine} that the phrase "Kick out the Jams" was an exortation, specifically aimed toward British 1960s bands playing at the Grande Ballroom, who MC5 felt were not putting enough energy into their performances / Click on Link above, left, to view the original single.
Time:
4:12
Artist:
Wayne Kramer [Billed as 'Wayne Kramer & the Lexington Arts Ensemble']
* - Original was billed as 'Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers' on the record; OF COURSE, their version was based on Them's {English} hit from late 1964
Time:
4:34
Artist:
Wayne Kramer [Billed as 'Wayne Kramer & the Lexington Arts Ensemble']
Real Name: Wayne KAMBES / * - Also included Peel's backing group, 'Lower East Side' // Click on Link above, left, to view the original single, with a color picture sleeve
ORIGINAL RECORDINGS of these tracks: 'Ramblin Rose', 'Kick Out The Jams' -both fromthe Kick Out the Jams LP; 'Looking At You' - single (March 1968/ A-Square Records) / * - Originally by R&B singer Ted Taylor, May 1965 // Click on Link above, left, to view a great VIDEO of this performance {also read the Comments below - several by WAYNE KRAMER himself!} - LsA
Time:
6:46
Artist:
Wayne Kramer [Billed as 'Wayne Kramer & the Lexington Arts Ensemble']
* - Bonus track on US release of the UK version ('The Clash', April 1977) of their debut LP - Epic /// You can donate to the charity started by Wayne Kramer, Tom Modello and Billy Brag called "Jail Guitar Doors" at 'www.jailguitardoors.org' Jail Guitar Doors USA works toward a more fair and just America. They are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing musical instruments and mentorship to help rehabilitate individuals experiencing incarceration through the transformative power of music.
