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Link Wray

American guitarist (1929-2005) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76

Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr. was an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. His 1958 instrumental single "Rumble" reached the top 20 in the United States, and was one of the earliest songs in rock music to use distortion and tremolo.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame2023

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2005 · aged 76

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