Name: Link Wray and The Rock 'n' Roll Guitar Pioneers
Brand: Link Wray

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BT3237

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Standard:20

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805520132374

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Link Wray

Genre GB

Garage / Surf / Trash

Label GB

Big 3

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.

Featured here are 2 CDs from guitar maestro Link Wray immortalised on many a film soundtrack with the likes of Rumble and Jack The Ripper.

We also showcase some of the other legendary guitarists and guitar led groups from the Rock 'n' Roll era - with the likes of Duane Eddy, Chuck Berry, Johnny Burnette and many more.

Tracks: Link Wray - Rumble / Link Wray - Raw-Hide / Link Wray - The Swag / Link Wray - Dixie- Doodle / Link Wray - Comanche / Link Wray - Lillian / Link Wray - Slinky / Link Wray - Rendezvous / Link Wray - Ain't That Loving You Baby / Link Wray - Mary Ann / Link Wray - Caroline / Link Wray - Right Turn / Link Wray - Ramble / Link Wray - Hand Clapper / Link Wray - Radar / Link Wray - Studio Blues / Link Wray - I Sez Baby / Link Wray - Johnny Bom Bonny / Link Wray - Jack The Ripper / Link Wray - El Toro / Link Wray - Tijuana / Link Wray - The Stranger / Link Wray - Big City Stomp / Link Wray - Run Chicken Run / Link Wray - The Black Widow / Link Wray - Pancho Villa / Link Wray - Ace Of Spades / Link Wray - Dance Contest / Link Wray - Alone / Link Wray - The Outlaw / Link Wray - Vendetta / Link Wray - Roughshod / Link Wray - Big City After Dark / Link Wray - Hold It / Link Wray - Got Another Baby / Link Wray - Teenage Cutie / Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser / Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock / Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley / Johnny Burnette Trio - Train Kept A Rollin' / The Ventures - Walk - Don't Run / Gene Vincent - Who Slapped John? / Billy Riley &amp; His Little Green Men - Flyin' Saucers Rock'n'Roll / Carl Perkins - Matchbox / Dick Dale And The Del-Tones - Misirlou / Dale Hawkins - Susie Q / Eddie Cochran - Twenty Flight Rock / Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode / Cliff Richard &amp; The Drifters - Move It / Mickey Hawks And The Night Raiders - Cotton Pickin' / Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar / Bert Weedon - Guitar Boogie Shuffle / Johnny Kidd &amp; The Pirates - Shakin' All Over / The Ramrods - Ghost Riders In The Sky / Vince Taylor - Brand New Cadillac / The Shadows - FBI

Link Wray and The Rock 'n' Roll Guitar Pioneers

Music GB