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Guitar Pioneer Link Wray Dies at 76

posted Nov 28, 2005 at 1:48 PM by deathbringer.  (8 Comments)

Reuters reports that musician Link Wray, best-known for his 1958 instrumental single "Rumble," died of unspecified causes November 5 in Copenhagen. He was 76. In a career that spanned six decades, Wray made his mark with a piercing guitar sound that paved the way for punk and heavy metal. He is credited with inventing the power chord and pioneering distortion by deliberately punching holes in his amplifier.

His music has appeared in such movies as "Pulp Fiction," "Independence Day" and "Desperado." Wray is said to have inspired Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, "Little" Steven Van Zandt and other well-known artists. In 2002, Wray was named one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time by Guitar World magazine. He gave his last performance in Los Angeles in July. He is survived by his wife and son.

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8 Comments on "Guitar Pioneer Link Wray Dies at 76"

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1. godkiller writes:

R.I.P. GOOD BUDDY

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2. War Ensemble writes:

RIP kick a$$ guitarist

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3. metalmilitia writes:

THE POWER CHORD WILL LIVE FOREVER.....RIP LINK

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4. ! writes:

was he fays brother?

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5. DrKDrimzGrL writes:

Link R.I.P and Hail to Metal, even after death!!!

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6. Leader Of Lost Souls writes:

RIP Bro

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7. my band is called robot sex writes:

Link Wray was my idol

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8. that kid in the corner writes:

so f***in sad....RIP

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