Birthdate: May 2, 1929
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dunn, North Carolina, United States
Died: November 5, 2005
Link Wray was a prominent American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist celebrated for his groundbreaking role in rock music. His instrumental track “Rumble” in the late 1950s highlighted his pioneering techniques using distortion and tremolo. Rolling Stone acknowledged Wray’s significant influence in music history by ranking him as one of the top guitarists ever. In 2023, his lasting impact on the industry was honored with an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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