Post by blackcrowheart on Dec 8, 2005 13:48:37 GMT -5
R.I.P. Link Wray November 2005 - 21.11.2005, 02:23 Roy
From Associated Press:
Copenhagen, Denmark — Guitar player Link Wray, who invented the power chord, the
major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists, has died. He was 76.
A native of Dunn, North Carolina, Wray's style is considered the blueprint for heavy metal
and punk music.
Wray's is best known for his 1958 instrumental Rumble, 1959's Rawhide and 1963's Jack
the Ripper. His music has appeared in movies like Pulp Fiction, Independence Day and
Desperado.
His style is said to have inspired many other rock musicians, including Pete Townsend of
the Who. David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Steve Van Zandt and Bruce Springsteen have also been
quoted as saying that Wray and Rumble inspired them to become
In 2002, Guitar World magazine elected Wray one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Wray, known for his trademark black leather jacket, toured the United States and Canada
from 1997 to 2002. He was half Shawnee Indian.
The date of Wray's death was not known. He lived in Copenhagen.
other stories:
indianz.com/News/2005/011383.asp
From Associated Press:
Copenhagen, Denmark — Guitar player Link Wray, who invented the power chord, the
major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists, has died. He was 76.
A native of Dunn, North Carolina, Wray's style is considered the blueprint for heavy metal
and punk music.
Wray's is best known for his 1958 instrumental Rumble, 1959's Rawhide and 1963's Jack
the Ripper. His music has appeared in movies like Pulp Fiction, Independence Day and
Desperado.
His style is said to have inspired many other rock musicians, including Pete Townsend of
the Who. David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Steve Van Zandt and Bruce Springsteen have also been
quoted as saying that Wray and Rumble inspired them to become
In 2002, Guitar World magazine elected Wray one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Wray, known for his trademark black leather jacket, toured the United States and Canada
from 1997 to 2002. He was half Shawnee Indian.
The date of Wray's death was not known. He lived in Copenhagen.
other stories:
indianz.com/News/2005/011383.asp