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About the Link Wray
Fred Lincoln “Link” Wray Jr.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.
Rolling Stone ranked Wray at No. 45 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He received two nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, prior to being inducted in the Musical Influence category in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I just believe in my Indian, spiritual god and my music.
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God is playing my guitar, I am with God when I play.
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But I don’t believe in organised politics, organised religion, organised music, organised anything.
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If you went to see me today, you might not like my music.
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Soul music is pain – you can hear the slaves, the beatin’ and the hurtin’.
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I’m surprised that I actually pulled off the recording, getting all those people at the same time.
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You know, I’m an eagle, flying around in the mountains.
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Because I’m not the same today as I was in ’58, or ’59 or even ’71.
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Elvis was rock’n’roll. He came from the poverty and the pain.
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Money don’t rule me, record companies don’t rule me.
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