Link Wray: Rumble

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011
(Rhino / Wea)

This guitar instrumental altered the course of rock music. The story of Link Wray and "Rumble," from 1958, is told by guitarist Steven Van Zandt, bassist James Hutchinson, and writer Brian Wright-McLeod.

Produced by Ben Manilla and Devon Strolovitch.

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