MC5 Drummer Dennis Thompson Passes Away at 75, Marking End of an Era

Dennis Thompson, the last surviving member of the seminal rock band MC5, died following a heart attack, just as the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Thompson, known for his 'Machine Gun' drumming style, was a pivotal figure in the proto-punk band MC5, which was influential in the 1960s and 70s.
He died in a Michigan nursing home, having recently suffered a heart attack in April.
His death follows closely after the deaths of fellow band members and precedes MC5's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
MC5, known for their revolutionary spirit and political activism, left a lasting impact on punk and rock music.
Thompson's aggressive drumming style and the band's political message were central to their identity and influence.