Link Wray, perhaps one of the best and most influential rock guitar players, is dead at age 76. Link was best known for his early rock instrumentals, such as Raw Hide and Switchblade.
Link's music has influenced so many and his sound is so pervasive that you probably know his music even if you don't know his name. If you haven't heard his work go out and buy a disc or rent one from your local library.
My first memory of Link was his album with Robert Gordon. This was released during the Rock-a-Billy resurgence of the late 70's early 80's. Rhino has released a great compilation of his guitar intrumentals. My music collection would be incomplete without it.
For more information check out his official web site
No comments:
Post a Comment