"Fallin' Rain" by Link Wray

Before distortion became the language of rock and roll Link Wray discovered its power.With “Rumble” he created one of the most influential guitar sounds in music history, inspiring generations of musicians who followed. But the story of Link Wray did not end with the birth of the power chord.In 1971, after stepping away from the spotlight and relocating to Denmark, Link created one of the most personal recordings of his career. His self-titled album revealed a different side of the rock pioneer — a songwriter influenced by country, folk, blues, and the memories of a lifetime spent making music.This episode explores “Fallin’ Rain,” the forgotten beauty at the center of that record, the story behind Link Wray’s transformation from rock and roll rebel to reflective storyteller, and the lasting legacy of a musician whose influence can still be heard every time a guitar turns up the volume.This is the story of Link Wray’s “Fallin’ Rain.”