Link Wray

Link Wray

Nascimento : 1929-05-02, Dunn, North Carolina, USA

Morte : 2005-05-11

História

Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr. was an American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. Rolling Stone placed Wray at No. 45 of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. In 2013 and 2017 he was a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Perfil

Link Wray

Filmes

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Himself
Documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history, a little-known story built around the incredible lives and careers of the some of the greatest music legends.
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Himself
Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
A Todo Volume
A Todo Volume
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Page, The Edge e Jack White, três gerações diferentes, reúnem-se para discutir a guitarra elétrica e suas influências musicais. Os homens trocam histórias e trabalham seus instrumentos em um palco vazio para uma sessão improvisada. Ao longo do caminho, eles visitam o salão majestoso onde "Stairway to Heaven" foi composta. Jack White compõe uma canção na frente das câmeras em uma fazenda no Tennessee.
Link Wray: The Rumble Man
Link Wray: The Rumble Man
The Rumble Man was recorded and filmed during Link Wray's UK tour of March 1996 and is a mix of footage and documentary, featuring an extensive interview with the man himself. This is a piece of rock 'n' roll history. In his own words and music, you are about to witness one of the greatest guitar players this planet has ever seen. So, sit back, hit that volume control to distortion and listen to The Rumble Man.