Link Wray

Description: (Guitarist)

Link Wray was a Shawnee rock-and-roll guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, who is credited for popularizing the power chord and "punk and heavy rock." He began his musical pursuits with country music and eventually developed his style from rock-and-roll to instrumental rock. Wray experimented with the guitar and the amplifier, which had brought a revolution in the rock scene of the time. Wray initially performed with his family band and later signed with some major labels. He had also created music for his own label. One of his greatest hits of all time, 'Rumble,' is regarded as "the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists." 'Rolling Stone' had named Wray one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. His music has been featured in classics such as 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Independence Day,' and 'Desperado.' To felicitate Wray's contribution to the development of power chord, which is still a favorite among the hard-rock admirers of this generation, there has been a petition drive to induct him into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.'

Overview

Birthday May 2, 1929 (Taurus)
Born In United States
Alternative names Fred Lincoln Wray, Jr.
Height 170 cm
Died on November 5, 2005
Spouse/Ex- Olive Julie Povlsen (m. 1979–2005)
Parents Frederick Lincoln Wray
Lillie M. Norris
Children Belinda Wray, Charlotte Wray, Elizabeth Wray, Fred Lincoln Wray III, Link Elvis Wray, Mona Kay Wray, Rhonda Wray, Shayne West Wray
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