The original "Rumble" and it's B-side were added to 13 mid-60s sides from Swan Records for another album of warped-out rock 'n' roll instrumentals. Tracks:- Good Rockin' Tonight - Deuces Wild - Mustang - Heartbreak Hotel - Law Of The Jungle - Blueberry Hill - Link Wray And His Ray Men - The Swag; Rumble - Run Boy Run - Honky Tonk - The Sweeper - Hound Dog - That'll Be The Day - Zip Code - Scatter.
First ever DVD of the man who all but invented rock and roll as we know it, whose first records predate Bill Haley and Elvis's first recordings, and whose seminal track 'Rumble' just might be the most important instrumental ever recorded. Laying the foundations for everything from garage punk to heavy metal, the tune was recorded in 1958 but written some time earlier, and sparked such controversy for its 'musical simulation of violence' that it was banned from several stations despite reaching the Billboard Top 10. His next cut 'Jack The Ripper' had almost the same effect, and for the ensuing 40 years his mixture of originals and covers represnted the pure, unbridled hillbilly spirit of original rock'n'roll. Several of his classics, including the aforementioned tunes, are included here on this DVD, as well as interpretations of everything from 'King Creole' and 'Born To Be Wild' in his own inimitable style, and extensive documentary footage of the man himself talking candidly about his life, loves and hates. Region O PAL disc.
"Gene Vincent and Link Wray are the two great unknowns of Rock'n'roll" - John Lennon. But at last he has the recognition of being one of the most influential guitarists ever. Here is a live 1997 album of rock n roll blues.
Three classic albums from the early 70's by man some say invented rock and roll, all recorded in the early 70s long after his first 'heyday' but no less vtal than his pioneering early '50s works. The first, self titled album (and indeed all three albums included here) was recorded (as the title of this box set suggests) in a shack in the middle of a Maryland wood on primitive three track equipment., and released on Polydor: 'Beans and Fatback' was recorded for Richard Branson's then new Virgin label, as was the third album, credited to the some would say apocryphal 'Mordicai Jones' who is allgedly the lead vocalist on the same set. The three full albums are released here on two CDs.
The definitive early recordings by Link Wray which features "Rumble" (off tape and for the first time on CD) along with the best of his Swan material. Twenty three storming guitar instrumentals that cover his early career.
The last real rock'n' roll star delivers his finest record in decades with a power & honesty that is the spirit of Link Wray and the very essence of rock 'n' roll. Awesome!! Tracks:- Rumble On The Docks - Heartbreak Hotel - Geronimo - Young Love - Moped Baby - Run Through The Jungle - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) - Night Prowler - You Make It So Easy - Timewarp /Strider: Timewarp - Timewarp /Strider: Strider - Listen To The Drums - Shadowman.
Link Wray never disappoints and this compilation of circa 1963-1966 material is no different. Some of his finest work is heret "Mr. Guitar", "Bo Diddley", "Cross Tie", "Scatter", "Law of the Jungle", "The Black Widow" and "Ace of Spades" are fantastic
2 from the master of loud guitar backed on to 1 CD, which just about takes the strain. Tracks:- Rumble - It's Only Words - Fire - Medley: Mystery Train - Medley: I Got A Woman - Medley: Baby Let's Play House - Jack The Ripper - Love Me - King Creole - I'm Counting On You - Rawhide - Born To Be Wild - Climbing A High Wall - Genocide - The Earth Is Crying - Growlin' Guts - Hungry - Ace Of Spades '69 - Ruby Baby - Hang On - Summer Dreams - Sorrento - Peggy Sue - Alone - Girl From The North Country - You Hurt Me So - The Fuzz.
When it comes to big, krangy, heavy guitar Link Wray is the progenitor. With the aid of a pencil poked through the speaker of his amp, he invented rock music. He started out playing hillbilly and rockabilly, but the discovery of distortion launched a career that has endured for over 40 years. This LP is the second longest running title in the Ace catalogue, now in its 21st year in print. Awesome stuff! Tracks:- Batman Theme - Ace Of Spades - Cross Ties - Jack The Ripper - Hidden Charms - I'm Branded - The Shadow Knows - Fat Back - Run Chicken Run - Black Widow - Scatter - Turnpike U.S.A. - Mr Guitar - Rumble.
Widely acknowledged as the Godfather of grunge and the inventor of the power chord, Link Wray has survived four decades of prevailing trends in popular music to become an American music legend. On this CD Link reveals the full scope of his musical roots. Tracks:- Tiger Man - Julie Baby - Home Is Where The Heart Is - Hard Rock - Barbed Wire Aka Run Chicken Run - Young And Beautiful - Jailhouse Rock - Somebody Lied - Lover Come Back To Me - Spider Man - Rumble (Live '96) - Born To Be Wild - Fire (Live '96).
The 2 1989 albums on 1 CD package with a bonus cut to complete the value-for-money package for rock 'n' roll and guitar fans everywhere. Tracks:- The Wild One - Dallas Blues - Big Boss Man - Shawnee - The Joker - Apache - Beautiful Brown Eyes - Stars And Stripes Forever - Green Hornet - Dick Tracy Private Eye - Hotel Loneliness - Raunchy - The Flying Wedge (Drag Race) - Don't Leave Me - American Sunset - Little Sister - Love Me Tender - Wild Side Of The City Lights - Viva Zapata - As Long As I Have You - Street Beat.
When it comes to big, krangy, heavy guitar Link Wray is the progenitor. With the aid of a pencil poked through the speaker of his amp, he invented rock music. He started out playing hillbilly and rockabilly, but the discovery of distortion launched a career that has endured for over 40 years. This CD is the second longest running title in the Ace catalogue, now in its 21st year in print. Awesome stuff! Tracks:- Batman Theme - Ace Of Spades - Cross Ties - Jack The Ripper - Hidden Charms - I'm Branded - The Shadow Knows - Fat Back - Run Chicken Run - Black Widow - Scatter - Turnpike U.S.A. - Mr Guitar - Rumble.Housed in a mini card sleeve replica LP sleeve.
Twenty five of the best instrumental tracks the great guitar man could muster. This really isn't for the faint hearted, these cuts of extreme distortion are the highlights of five decades worth of playing that single-handedly made the guitar the ultimately cool instrument of choice for generations. All remastered, this collection includes "Apache", "Moped Baby", "Deuces Wild" and "Walking With Link."
Link only made two studio albums in the 80's, this is a collection of the strongest material from these releases (Apache and The Wild Side Of The City Streets). All twenty of the tracks, recorded at London's Pathway studio on 8-track analogue equpment have been remixed by Rob Keyloch, beefing up the sound and bringing out the power of his guitar playing.
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