Link Wray

Link Wray

Actor

Dunn, North Carolina, USA
May 2, 1929

Biography

Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr. was an American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. Rolling Stone placed Wray at No. 45 of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. In 2013 and 2017 he was a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Representative Works

It Might Get Loud
It Might Get Loud
7.2
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Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
7.6
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The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray
The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray
6.0
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The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
7.7
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Link Wray: The Rumble Man
Link Wray: The Rumble Man
No Rating Yet
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

It Might Get Loud
2008Nominee

Best Performance

It Might Get Loud

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
2017Winner

Best Performance

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World

The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray
2025Nominee

Best Performance

The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray

Career Highlights

The Joy of the Guitar Riff
2014Highlight

Best Performance

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

Link Wray: The Rumble Man
2003Highlight

Best Performance

Link Wray: The Rumble Man

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