Name: The Definitive Edition
Brand: Link Wray

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

600928

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-14

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8436559469449

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

Artist

Link Wray

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Rockabilly / 50s Rock 'n' Roll

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Soul Jam

Soul Jam is a budget European public domain label that specializes in reissuing music from before 1962, with a particular focus on Spanish artists and performers. As the sister label of [l326434], Soul Jam is dedicated to bringing back timeless classics and forgotten gems from the past.

With an extensive catalog of vintage recordings, Soul Jam offers music lovers the opportunity to explore and discover the rich musical heritage of Spain and beyond. From soulful ballads to energetic dance tunes, their releases span various genres and styles, showcasing the diversity of pre-1962 music.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the world of vintage music, Soul Jam provides an affordable way to expand your collection and delve into the sounds of yesteryear. Their commitment to preserving and sharing these historic recordings makes them a trusted authority in the e-commerce market for classic tunes.

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.

The definitive edition with 16 bonus tracks, packaging includes 16-page booklet with rare photos and detailed liner notes. Link Wray was the first important instrumental rock musician to feature the power chord prominently - the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists. His impact has been felt throughout almost every genre of music for the last ve decades, from rock &amp; roll to garage, country, blues, punk, grunge and surf music.

His instrumental rock gem, "Rumble", crackles with manic energy. Everything that was handed down to today's current crop of headbangers, from the likes of Led Zeppelin and The Who, can be traced back to this hero from North Carolina. Link Wray's sound, style and career stood at an intersection of rock &amp; roll, the rise of the guitar instrumental, the cult of the juvenile delinquent, and modernity in general.

This collector's edition contains Wray's magnificent and essential debut album, Link Wray &amp; The Wraymen (1960). In addition, we have included 16 bonus tracks consisting of alternate takes, demos and hard to nd sides from his early and best years on the Epic and Cadence labels. Here is the material upon which Wray's unique reputation was built.

Tracks: Caroline / Slinky / Right Turn / Rendezvous / Dixie-Doodle / Rumble / Hand Clapper / Raw-Hide / Lillian / Radar / Comanche / Studio Blues / Mary Ann / Trail Of The Lonesome Pine / Rumble (Alternate Take) / Golden Strings (Based On A Chopin Etude) / Ain't That Lovin' You Baby / Comanche (Demo) / Slinky (Alternate Take) / Radar (Alternate Take) / Mary Ann (Alternate Take) / Ain't That Lovin' You Baby (Alternate Take) / Walkin' With Link / Danger One Way Love / Johnny Bom Bonny / Roughshod / I'm Countin' On You / Right Turn (Alternate Take)

The Definitive Edition

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