Dennis Thompson, the iconic drummer of the Detroit rock band MC5 and the last surviving original member, has passed away at the age of 75. Known for his thunderous, hard-hitting style, Thompson's drumming was integral to the proto-punk sound that made MC5 a highly influential group in the music industry. He died on Thursday in Michigan, marking the end of an era for the revolutionary band, which was known for its loud, outspoken approach and its impact on the rock genre.
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Dennis Thompson, the drummer whose thunderous, hard-hitting style powered the proto-punk sound of the loud, outspoken and highly influential Detroit rock band MC5, died on Thursday in Michigan. He was 75. https://t.co/jaZJeEkvuq
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Dennis Thompson Dies: MC5 Drummer And Last Surviving Original Was 75 https://t.co/z3eakq1lGF
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Dennis Thompson, MC5 drummer and ‘last man standing,’ dies at 75 (Brian McCollum - @freep) https://t.co/5nGAso9BsI
RIP Dennis Thompson: The Drummer & Last Surviving Member of MC5 Has Died at 75 https://t.co/mHky6ujsDG
And the drummer of the MC5, the last living member, just died. We need to do whatever we can to protect Iggy Pop right now. Could not handle that.
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Dennis Thompson, whose powerhouse drumming drove the MC5, has died. https://t.co/C28Ndigfv1
Dennis Thompson, MC5 Drummer and Last Surviving Member, Dies at 75 https://t.co/C28Ndigfv1