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Dopey 299: The Seriously Dopey Dopey with Wayne Kramer, MC5, heroin, crime, coke, recovery
Dopey 299: The Seriously Dopey Dopey with Wayne Kramer, MC5, heroin, crime, coke, recovery
Dopey 299: The Seriously Dopey Dopey with Wayne Kramer, MC5, heroin, crime, coke, recovery
Saturday 8th May 2021
Wayne Kramer of MC5 talks about his battle with addiction, crime, and his path to recovery on Dopey. Tune in for a powerful story.
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Get the buttons here!Wayne Kramer: From MC5's Glory Days to the Depths of Addiction and Back on Dopey
Getting high becomes the solution.
Imagine the electrifying energy of rock and roll, intertwined with the raw, unfiltered realities of addiction. That's what you'll find in this gripping episode of Dopey, featuring none other than Wayne Kramer, the legendary guitarist of MC5. Wayne takes listeners on a wild ride through his early days in Detroit, where the allure of drugs quickly turned his promising career into a chaotic spiral.
From his first taste of substances in the 1960s to the life-altering consequences that followed, Wayne doesn't hold back. He opens up about the crimes he committed, the prison time he served, and the steep price of addiction. But this episode isn't just a cautionary tale; it's also a story of redemption. Wayne shares his journey to recovery, shedding light on how he managed to turn his life around.
His insights into the impact of addiction on creativity and the musician lifestyle are both eye-opening and poignant. With a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, this episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or curious about its far-reaching effects. Tune in to hear Wayne Kramer's seriously dopey story and find hope in his path to recovery.