The SQ in the cache name above signifies Spirit Quest, a project
to distinguish those caches that are set in cemeteries or memorial
gardens. This is a good distinction to put on this type of cache
and is a good idea to be used here in Michigan. Please be
respectful of the area, and observe their rules and posted hours,
Michigan law states that you are only permitted to visit cemeteries
dawn to dusk through out the state unless other hours are
posted.
The cache is not at the posted co-ords, will have to work out
the co-ords from the text below. What you will find at the posted
co-ords is the grave of Robert W. Derminer better known as Robin
“Rob” Tyner the lead man of the MC5 (Motor City 5).
The puzzle here should be an easy once you have looked up the
history of Rob Tyner and the MC5. Simply find the answers and fill
in the blanks then count the letters in that word, or use the
missing number to get to the final which is a rectangular
lock-n-lock.
Born Robert Derminer, Rob Tyner was born on December 12, 1944 and
lived a short 48 years dying September 18, 1991. He was born,
raised and died here in the Detroit area, in fact spent much of his
life near and on the Woodward corridor. Rob along with Wayne Kramer
created the band they were both most famous for, the MC5. Though
music is what Rob Tyner is known for most that knew him would tell
you he was a family man before all else. He and his wife had _
children, Robin Jr, Amy and Elizabeth. Rob died at 48 from a heart
attack as he was returning home from a store after picking up goods
for his family.
The MC5 was a cutting edge band that played from 19_4 through 1972.
Robin once described the as. "We were Punk before there was Punk.
We were New Wave before there was New Wave. We were Metal before
there was Metal, and we were MC before there was Hammer. We were
either the electric, mechanical climax of the age, or we were some
sort of cruel, counter-culture hoax. We were Killer, Righteous;
high energy dudes who could pitch the whang-dang doodle all night
long." The band consisted of Tyner - vocals, Wayne Kramer – guitar,
Fred “___” Smith – guitar, Michael ___ – bass guitar, Dennis “___
___” Thompson – drums. The band landed themselves on the cover of
the Rolling Stone in 196_ after have a big hit with their biggest
hit, “Kick Out The Jams”. This song also landed Tyner in jail for 1
one the versions of this song after singing it with the “bad” words
being sung, time were different back then! The band started to
disband in 1972 after kicking Michael ___ out of the band because
of his heroin addiction. Drugs also played into a _ year prison
term for Wayne Kramer a few years later. As for Tyner he never gave
into drugs and kept focused on his family through the Rock and Roll
years and there after. Like Robin, Fred “___” Smith died young of
natural causes. Fred was married to Patti Smith, who in herself,
made it big in Rock and Roll, he died in 199_.
Robin Tyner was a devout Catholic. His life long religious guild
was the Rev. Rod Reinhart. The Rev. Rod Reinhart married the
Tyner’s and also proceeded over Rob’s funeral, here is an excerpt
from his eulogy. Robin was an amazing man. Because of his own
strength, and the love of his family and friends, he never burned
himself out on booze, hard living, violence or drugs. He devoted
himself to being the best husband and father he could be. He loved
his children Robin Jr., Amy and Elizabeth. He was very connected
and concerned with his parents, Jacqueline and William, and with
his brothers, Richard and David. He also maintained close ties with
his many friends in the music business and with close friends
around Detroit.
N42 AB.CDE
W083 FG.HIJ
A. Rob Tyner had _ children.
B. Wayne Kramer’s nickname while in the band.
C. Tyner started the band in 19_4.
D. Fred “___” Smith.
E. Michael ___.
F. Wayne Kramer served a _ year prison term, minus 1.
G. Rob Tyner’s sisters.
H. MC5 played a concert with Velvet Underground in Boston, Mass on
Rob's birthday 196_ .
I. Fred Smith died in 199_.
J. Dennis “___ ___” Thompson, minus 1.
It was 3 years ago today (July 29, 2005) that we started
Geocaching. This cache is to honor that by being our 200th cache
placement. I hope you get the enjoyment from it as I have enjoyed
so many caches over the 3 years playing this game.