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"Rumble" is an instrumental by American group Link Wray & His Wray Men. Released in the United States on March 31, 1958, as a single (with "The Swag" as a B-side), "Rumble" utilized the techniques of distortion and tremolo , then largely unexplored in rock and roll .
Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr. (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) 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 utilize distortion and tremolo.
The title of the film is a reference to the pioneering instrumental "Rumble", released in 1958 by the American group Link Wray & His Ray Men. The instrumental piece was very influential on many artists. The idea for the film came from Stevie Salas (Apache heritage) and Tim Johnson (Grand River Mohawk), two of the film's executive producers.
Link Wray, a late rock musician and native of Dunn, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ... Wray's biggest single was the 1958 instrumental “Rumble,” a Top 20 song known for ...
The campaign to get Link Wray in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been going on for years. Now, finally, he’ll be inducted. From the archives: Link Wray belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Music from the Motion Picture Pulp Fiction is the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film ... "Rumble" Link Wray; Milt Grant ... Milt Grant; Link Wray and His Ray ...
The Native American poet also has a way with music, which she's showcased in seven award-winning albums. She comes from Mvskoke (Creek) heritage. ... Link Wray. The 1958 guitar track Rumble was so ...
Link Wray is the 1971 album by pioneering guitarist Link Wray.The music is an Americana blend of blues, country, gospel, and folk rock elements. This music is characterized by the purposeful use of simplified sounds to reflect the then-current vogue of blues and other roots music being used in many roots rock bands.