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LINK WRAY-FROM RUMBLE TO THE 3-TRACK SHACK: 1958-1973.

Link Wray-From Rumble To The 3-Track Shack: 1958-1973. It’s no exaggeration to say that Link Wray was one of the most important, innovative and influential guitarist in the history of modern music. Link Wray influenced Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Iggy Pop, Phil Everly, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who and the Rolling Stones, while his 1958 instrumental hit Rumble, popularised the …

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LINK WRAY-EARLY RECORDINGS AND GOOD ROCKING TONIGHT.

LINK WRAY-EARLY RECORDINGS AND GOOD ROCKING TONIGHT.  Nowadays, Link Wray is regarded as one of greatest guitarists in musical history. Link Wray influenced everyone from Jimmy Page and Neil Young to Iggy Pop. He also popularised the power chord in his 1958 instrumental hit Ray Gun. For that alone, several generations of guitarists owe Link …

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LINK WRAY-3-TRACK SHACK.

LINK WRAY-3-TRACK SHACK. Jimmy Page, Neil Young and Iggy Pop all have one thing in common. They were all influenced by Link Wray, whose 1958 instrumental hit Rumble, popularised the power chord. As a result, several generations of guitarists, owe a debt of gratitude to Link Wray. He’s regarded as one of greatest guitarists in …

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