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Rob Tyner

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American musician (1944-1991)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1944 to 1991 · aged 46
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Robert W. Derminer, known as Rob Tyner, was an American musician best known as the lead singer for the Detroit proto-punk band MC5. His adopted surname was in tribute to the jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. It was Tyner who issued the rallying cry of "kick out the jams, motherfuckers" at the MC5's live concerts.

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Robert W. Derminer, known as Rob Tyner, was an American musician best known as the lead singer for the Detroit proto-punk band MC5. His adopted surname was in tribute to the jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. It was Tyner who issued the rallying cry of "kick out the jams, motherfuckers" at the MC5's live concerts. Tyner had originally auditioned as the bass player, but the band felt his talents would be best used as the lead vocalist.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1944 to 1991 · aged 46
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12 languages

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