Name: Jack the Ripper - The Singles 1957-1962 Plus
Brand: Link Wray

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Limited edition

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2017-08-25

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Link Wray

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Rockabilly / 50s Rock 'n' Roll

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Jasmine

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Link Wray was an American rock guitarist, born on May 2, 1929 in Dunn, North Carolina. He was known for his innovative use of power chords with distorted sounds and the Larsen effect. In the early 1980s, he relocated to Denmark where he continued to make music until his death on November 5, 2005 in Copenhagen. With a musical career that spanned decades, Link Wray left a lasting impact on the rock genre.

Throughout his career, Link Wray's unique guitar style and experimental techniques set him apart as an innovator. He was one of the first guitarists to incorporate power chords and distortion into his music, influencing countless musicians who followed in his footsteps.

Born into a musical family, Link Wray's talent was nurtured from an early age. His brother [a289715] and [a1131708] were also musicians, while his parents [a6054741] and Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wray (née Coats) provided support and encouragement along the way.

Link Wray conquered ill-health to become one of the most influential rock and roll guitarists of all time. This compilation anthologises all his singles released between 1957-62, plus various album tracks and rarities, including 45s recorded by Link, but credited to his brother, Ray Vernon. Wray famously harnessed power chords and distortion to create an entirely new, brutal sound and style. Rock luminaries like Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Neil Young, Iggy Pop, The Cramps, Jack Rose and JD McPherson have all acknowledged Link's crucial role. Features the million-selling singles, Rumble and Raw-Hide, plus regional hits like Comanche, Lillian and Slinky, and the original version of Jack The Ripper, which would become a hit following its reissue in 1963. Also includes rare earlier recordings, his debut 45 I Sez Baby / Johnny Bom Bonny, and the unissued Hillbilly Wolf.

Jack the Ripper - The Singles 1957-1962 Plus

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