In memory Fred "Sonic" Smith, American guitarist, and member of the influential proto punkrock band MC5.

Fred Smith died of heart failure 31 years ago today at the far too young age of 46

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In memory Fred "Sonic" Smith, American guitarist, and member of the influential proto punkrock band MC5.

Fred Smith died of heart failure 30 years ago today at the far too young age of 46

Photo by Leni Sinclair

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In memory Fred "Sonic" Smith, American guitarist, member of the influential proto punkrock band MC5, born on this day in 1948, West Virginia

Photo by Sue Rynski

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