Soul music is pain – you can hear the slaves, the beatin’ and the hurtin’.
Meaning of the quote
Soul music is like feeling the pain and suffering of slaves. You can hear the hard work, the beatings, and the sadness in the music. It's a deep and powerful way for the musicians to express the difficult experiences of the past.
About Link Wray
Link Wray was an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who rose to popularity in the late 1950s. He was known for his influential instrumental hit “Rumble” and his innovative use of distortion and tremolo in rock music. Wray was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 for his musical influence.
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