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Dennis Thompson
1948 - 2024
Dennis Thompson
1948 - 2024
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BORN
1948
DIED
2024
Dennis Thompson Obituary
Dennis Thompson was the drummer for the groundbreaking Detroit-based rock group MC5, which helped set the stage for punk, and was its last surviving member.
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Carson Loveless
July 9, 2024
Condolences to his family
Mark Bernard
May 18, 2024
I've been friends with Dennis for over 30 years. He was always engaging and helpful. He had played drums at my home on several occasions at parties and get togethers. He was a fun person to be around and his passion for his music transcended into his daily life.
I will miss his passion and conversation.
May Peace be with him and his family.
David Balagna
May 17, 2024
This breaks my heart to no end. What Dennis and the MC5 mean to me cannot be summed up with words. I will always do everything I can to carry on their legacy and what they stood for, thank you for all you've done Dennis KOTJMF!!!!
American Heart Association
May 13, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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RB
May 13, 2024
A talented drummer that was part of an incredible group. Condolences to the Thompson family, May God be with you in your time of loss.
Ron Swedren
May 12, 2024
RIP Dennis
Elizabeth Bell
May 11, 2024
RIP Mr Dennis
Mr. Jr.
May 11, 2024
My condolences.
Russell Sumner
May 11, 2024
Denis was a great drummer and the MC5 in my opinion was very special in the eyes of most rock musicians in Detroit. I remember hearing Kick Out the Jams for the first time, I was in 7th grade and my girlfriend who was a year older than me pulled up in my driveway on her Schwin stingray bicycle with transistor radio in her hand and Kick Out the Jams was playing ---- that was a game changer!!! It's hard to believe they are all gone now.
Chato Hill
May 10, 2024
Worked with Dennis many times, first with Ascension, Fred, Michael and MGT's first foray after MC5 ... and all the way through his help with the MC% documentary, a True Testimonial. -- Chato
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