- One of the original rockabilly artists, singer/guitarist Link Wray is credited with having invented the "power chord," which has become the basis for modern rock, heavy metal, alternative and thrash music.
- His 1959 song "Rumble" was banned on many US radio stations because it was thought that--even though the song is an instrumental and has no lyrics whatsoever--it would inspire teenage gangs to fight--or "rumble"--each other.
- The magazine "Uncut" listed Wray at #33 on their list of top 100 best guitarists in the world.
- Was an avid fan of Elvis Presley.
- Both of his parents were semi-literate street preachers.
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