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| From | "Jaimie Vernon" <bullseyecanada@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Link Wray - RIP |
| Date | Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:32:37 -0500 |
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This in from Billboard:
Guitarist Link Wray Dies At 76
November 21, 2005, 10:00 AM ET
Guitarist Link Wray, who was said to have invented the power chord, the
major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists, has died in Copenhagen. He
was 76. A native of Dunn, N.C., Wray's style is considered the blueprint for
heavy metal and punk music.
The artist died on Nov. 5 and was buried Nov. 18 at Copenhagen's Christian
Church, according to his official Web site, which did not reveal the cause
of death.
Wray is best known for his 1958 instrumental "Rumble," 1959's "Rawhide" and
1963's "Jack the Ripper." His music has appeared in movies such as "Pulp
Fiction," "Independence Day" and "Desperado."
His style is said to have inspired many other rock musicians, including Pete
Townsend of the Who. David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Steve Van Zandt and Bruce
Springsteen have also been quoted as saying that Wray and "Rumble" inspired
them to become musicians.
According to Wray's site, he invented the fuzz tone by deliberately punching
holes in his amplifier speakers. In 2002, Guitar World magazine elected him
one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Wray, known for his trademark black leather jacket, gave his last
performance in July in Glendale, Calif. He is survived by his wife and son.
Jaimie Vernon,
President, Bullseye Records
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http://www.bullseyecanada.com
Author, Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/
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