Link Wray was a pioneering musician born on May 2, 1929 in Dunn, NC. He was a member of the band Link Wray and his Ray Men, which was known for their hit song "Rumble". He was a major influence on the development of rock and roll and is credited with inventing the power chord.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)
About
Member of the band Link Wray and his Ray Men, which was known for the hit song "Rumble."
Before Fame
He served in the Korean War, during which he contracted tuberculosis, which eventually cost him a lung.
Trivia
He was ranked #45 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Family Life
He had a total of eight children across three marriages to Elizabeth Canady Wray, Ethel "Kitty" Tidwell Wray and Sharon Wray.
Associated With
His song "Rumble" had a significant influence on Jimmy Page, as well as the blues and hard rock movements.