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MVD 17413DVD
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Region Code: 0. "The Rock Prophet is the best kept secret of rock and roll, and only rock's mighty heroes know about Link Wray and his infamous three chords. An unlikely figure responsible for the birth of rock and roll, music superstars such as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix idolized him, and Jimmy Page said he would have never picked up a guitar if he hadn't heard him on the radio. The Native American musician catapulted into the spotlight with his iconic song, 'Rumble.' Born into poverty, he faced adversity his whole life. He was pursued by the Ku Klux Klan, mis-represented by record companies, he even lost a lung during the Korean War and was told he could never sing again. Featuring an A-lister cast of rock legends such as Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, and Dan Auerbach, director and media-industry veteran Jon Brewer (BB King The Life of Riley, Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark) and iconic Music Doc Producers, Cardinal Releasing tell the story of The Rock Prophet: Link Wray for the first time on screen. Why is it that most people don't know about this foundational figure in the history of rock music? The Rock Prophet looks at his life and asks why."
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MVD 17755BR
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Blu-Ray, Region Code: 0. "The Rock Prophet is the best kept secret of rock and roll, and only rock's mighty heroes know about Link Wray and his infamous three chords. An unlikely figure responsible for the birth of rock and roll, music superstars such as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix idolized him, and Jimmy Page said he would have never picked up a guitar if he hadn't heard him on the radio. The Native American musician catapulted into the spotlight with his iconic song, 'Rumble.' Born into poverty, he faced adversity his whole life. He was pursued by the Ku Klux Klan, mis-represented by record companies, he even lost a lung during the Korean War and was told he could never sing again. Featuring an A-lister cast of rock legends such as Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, and Dan Auerbach, director and media-industry veteran Jon Brewer (BB King The Life of Riley, Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark) and iconic Music Doc Producers, Cardinal Releasing tell the story of The Rock Prophet: Link Wray for the first time on screen. Why is it that most people don't know about this foundational figure in the history of rock music? The Rock Prophet looks at his life and asks why."
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BCD 17600CD
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"We finally add Link Wray to our successful Rocks! series! On a total of 34 single tracks from the years 1958 to 1966 we deliver his greatest rockers from his recordings for Cadence, Cameo, Epic, Mala, Rumble and Swan in the best possible quality. Since we were able to license recordings from various record companies for this compilation, Rocks! differs significantly from the cheap scrap on the market. 36-page booklet, 34 tracks. The CD contains his rare vocal tracks 'Ain't That Lovin' You Baby' and 'Mary Ann'. As a bonus: songs released under the name of his brother Vernon Wray (aka Ray Vernon) with Link Wray on guitar! Detailed liner notes by blues and rock 'n' roll expert Bill Dahl from Chicago."
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KL 5079CD
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Link Wray, live at My Father's Place, Roslyn on June 22nd, 1979. Link Wray's legacy lies in the power chord that inspired such luminaries as Pete Townshend, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ray Davies, Jeff Beck, and Jimi Hendrix. Ground-breaking hits ("Rumble", "Rawhide", "Jack The Ripper", and "Ace Of Spades") make a welcome return in Wray's second coming in the 1970s. Wray's incendiary distortion and unorthodox techniques gave way to the Sonics, Wailers, and The Cramps, iconic names that owe much to their idol. Wray's resurgence in the 1970s invited new listeners and made new fans across Europe and the USA where he continued to "rumble" in his unique and immaculate style. Klondike present the entire WLIR-FM broadcast of Link Wray, live from My Father's Place, Roslyn, New York on June 22nd, 1979. Professionally remastered original FM broadcast with expansive liners and rare archival photos.
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