Link Wray's Raw Revolution

Born in North Carolina and raised in Virginia, Link Wray defied doctors’ predictions by returning to music after losing a lung to tuberculosis — and went on to create rock’s most iconic, gritty guitar sound with “Rumble,” a banned track that inspired legends like Jimmy Page and Iggy Pop, and earned him a posthumous Rock Hall induction in 2023, all while his daughter keeps his revolutionary legacy alive despite losing her own memories in a fire. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f463dbf9196a119