Wayne Kramer

Wayne Kramer may refer to:

Wayne Kramer (guitarist) (born 1948), American guitarist

Wayne Kramer (filmmaker) (born 1965), South African film writer and director

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Wayne Kramer (guitarist)

Wayne Kramer (born April 30, 1948) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and film and television composer.

Kramer came to prominence as a teenager in 1967 as a co-founder of the Detroit rock group MC5 (Motor City 5), a group known for their powerful live performances and radical left-wing political stance. The MC5 broke up amid personality conflicts, drug abuse, and personal problems, which, for Kramer, led to several fallow years, as he battled drug addiction before returning to an active recording and performing schedule in the 1990s.

Rolling Stone ranked him number ninety-two on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time".

Career

With the MC5

The MC5 often played at Detroit's famous Grande Ballroom and was managed by John Sinclair, a radical left-wing writer and co-founder of the White Panther Party, until 1970 when Jon Landau took over creative management of the group. After MC5's demise, Kramer spent several years involved in illicit activities due to his ongoing struggle with drug addiction.

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Wayne Kramer (filmmaker)

Wayne Kramer (born 1965) is a South African (and naturalized American) film director, screenwriter, producer and storyboard artist. Kramer has written and directed films such as the 2003 film The Cooler, which garnered an Oscar nomination for its star Alec Baldwin, as well as two Golden Globe nominations for Baldwin and Maria Bello. He also adapted his 1995 short film "Crossing Over" into a feature-length version which starred Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd and Jim Sturgess, and was released by the Weinstein Company in 2009. He also wrote the screenplay for the film Mindhunters, but the final script was heavily rewritten by others and bore little resemblance to Kramer's original work.

Career

Kramer first began directing with the 1992 film Blazeland, which was never completed. Kramer has since commented that the process was "an absolute nightmare from beginning to end" and that he has no plans to finish or release the film. His first official release, The Cooler, was selected for competition in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. Later the same year The Cooler received a 2003 "Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking" from the National Board of Review. A year later in 2004, Kramer was nominated for a Golden Satellite Award and an Edgar Allan Poe Award for the film's screenplay.

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Famous quotes by Wayne Kramer:

"I know some of the churches are planning their schedules Sunday around the new time, so it would be nice if the clock downtown reflected that on people's drive to church Sunday morning."

"Truth and love are my law and worship; Form and conscience my manifestation and guide; Nature and peace are my shelter and companion; Order is my attitude; Beauty and perfection are my attack."

"We're hopeful we'll be able to identify many more."

"I'm inclined to pick up the phone and ask them (state officials) why there is no guidance in handing this, rather than leaving the determination to local election boards. We need to have someone with authority in working with handicapped issues allow us to make a declaration whether or not these locations comply."

"We'll gather to address the short-term and long-term plan for the Elco."

"The soul of America weeps for the dead youth of this illegal and immoral war. It is time to step up and be heard."

"It's really a film about screwed-up parenting - but done with good intentions."

"(Oleg) lives on the dark side of that American dream. He's always next door playing with Nicky because he wants to (be a part of) that family. It's like a Pinocchio story in that he's not treated like a real kid - he doesn't have a real kid's life."

"The city has received no official communication from the county prosecutor as to what his intention are, if any."

"To preserve and improve (these properties) is the desired outcome. We want Elkhart's neighborhoods to be attractive and welcoming. The primary focus is to improve the quality of life."