TheGoodRev Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Link Wray dead at 76Guitarist Link Wray, considered one of the the pioneers of US Rock n Roll in the 1950's, and a cult figure, passed away at 76 years of age, in Copenhagen, where he had lived the past two decades, according to todays newspaper "Politiken."His powerful guitar riffs earned him the nickname "Godfather of the Power Cord" and the respect of several generations of musicians who followed his legacy, though he never recieved the level of recognition of contemporaries like Gene Vincent or Elvis Presley. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Wow. This is a real shame . Link Wyaw was a true original and his early dark rock anthem "The Rumble" forever changed modern rock. He will be missed. Without him my theme music may never have come to pass. Play on Ray...wherever you may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I'm familiar with Link because of Pete Townshend. It's always sad when when an innovator dies. R.I.P. Link Wray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 I saw Link Wray at the Blues Festival a few years ago ... Chris Whitley also just passed away, lung cancer ... depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payce-ley Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) heart failure apperently, 76 is a pretty good run thoughsome mp3's of his music and a more details bout Link Wray can be found over at Garage Punk Edited November 22, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Chris Whitley also just passed away, lung cancer ... depressing That's terrible. I saw Chris in concert many years ago in Toronto. He was an innovative guitarist too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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