.jpg) Link Wray at The Tractor Tavern, Adams, Seattle, Washington, US (July 10, 2005) Image by Eric Frommer, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Wray Link & His WraymenLink Wray Link Wray American guitarist (1929–2005) Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr. (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. His 1958 instrumental single "Rumble" reached the top 20 in the United States, and was one of the earliest songs in rock music to utilize distortion and tremolo. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Link Wray Wray performing in July 2005 Background information Birth name Fred Lincoln Wray Jr. Born (1929-05-02)May 2, 1929 Dunn, North Carolina, U.S. Origin Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. Died November 5, 2005(2005-11-05) (aged 76) Copenhagen, Denmark Genres Rock and roll country rockabilly surf garage rock country rock swamp rock hard rock Instrumental rock… (Source: Wikipedia)
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