Link Wray

Link Wray

Born: May 2, 1929
Died: May 11, 2005
in Dunn, North Carolina, USA
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.

Movies for Link Wray...

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Title: Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Character: Self
Released: September 22, 2017
Type: Movie
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.
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The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Title: The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 18, 2014
Type: Movie
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.
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It Might Get Loud
Title: It Might Get Loud
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 5, 2008
Type: Movie
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.
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Link Wray: The Rumble Man
Title: Link Wray: The Rumble Man
Released: June 3, 2003
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: The Dick Clark Show
Character: Self
Released: February 15, 1958
Type: TV
The Dick Clark Show is an American musical variety show broadcast weekly in the United States on the ABC television network 7:30-8 PM on Saturdays from February 15, 1958 through September 10, 1960, sponsored by Beechnut Gum.