http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1255&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rssThe one-lunged guitar king of instrumental Punk rock guitar, Link has influenced everyone from Pete Townshend to the Cramps. He had a chart hit in the '50s with what is probably his best known song, "Rumble," a menacingly slow, crudely recorded instrumental meant to approximate a gang fight. Wray went on to record many more instrumental sides throughout the '60s, including "Jack the Ripper" and "Ace of Spades," both of which have been recorded many times by various Garage Punk and Psychobilly bands. Wray recorded for Polydor in the '70s, singing more and revealing a tough raw voice and a natural affinity for early rock and punked up R&B. He gained more exposure by recording and touring with rockabilly revivalist Robert Gordon in the late '70s. His early '80s album <i>Live at the Paradiso</i> reveals a burning live set with an intensity that performers half his age would find hard to muster. Currently living in Europe, Wray, who is nearing seventy years old, continues to tour and put out records on a regular basis. Look for him in your town. - Mark MurrmannInstrumental Rocken720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:25:05 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1255&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss The one-lunged guitar king of instrumental Punk rock guitar, Link has influenced everyone from Pete Townshend to the Cramps. He had a chart hit in the '50s with what is probably his best known song, "Rumble," a menacingly slow, crudely recorded instrumental meant to approximate a gang fight. Wray went on to record many more instrumental sides throughout the '60s, including "Jack the Ripper" and "Ace of Spades," both of which have been recorded many times by various Garage Punk and Psychobilly bands. Wray recorded for Polydor in the '70s, singing more and revealing a tough raw voice and a natural affinity for early rock and punked up R&B. He gained more exposure by recording and touring with rockabilly revivalist Robert Gordon in the late '70s. His early '80s album <i>Live at the Paradiso</i> reveals a burning live set with an intensity that performers half his age would find hard to muster. Currently living in Europe, Wray, who is nearing seventy years old, continues to tour and put out records on a regular basis. Look for him in your town. - Mark Murrmann http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30138092&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:57:57 -0700 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 30138092 ply.30138092 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30138092&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28573636&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:08:39 -0700 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 28573636 ply.28573636 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28573636&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27671242&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:01 -0700 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 27671242 ply.27671242 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27671242&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27435555&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:18:56 -0700 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 27435555 ply.27435555 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27435555&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16465221&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:57:13 -0700 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 16465221 ply.16465221 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16465221&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15406284&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:03:18 -0800 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 15406284 ply.15406284 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15406284&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14084235&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Oldies Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:20:10 -0800 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 14084235 ply.14084235 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14084235&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8593248&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:56 -0800 Playlists Featuring Link Wray on Rhapsody Online 8593248 ply.8593248 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8593248&variant=play&rws=%2Flink-wray%2Fplaylists.rss