EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Broken Amp That Built Heavy Metal
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In 1965, a damaged amplifier and a resourceful producer accidentally created the guitar sound that would define rock music for decades. We explore how Link Wray's punctured speaker cone, the Kinks' razor blade rebellion, and a tiny London amp company's 'mistake' spawned everything from Led Zeppelin to Black Sabbath. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1965, a damaged amplifier and a resourceful producer accidentally created the guitar sound that would define rock music for decades. We explore how Link Wray's punctured speaker cone, the Kinks' razor blade rebellion, and a tiny London amp company's 'mistake' spawned everything from Led Zeppelin to Black Sabbath.
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