{"product_id":"link-wray-link-wray-collection-1956-62-cd","title":"Link Wray - Link Wray Collection 1956-62 (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eGuitarist and rockabilly singer Link Wray was one of the key cult figures in the history of rock 'n' roll and modern rock, having pioneered the technique of using power chords on a distorted electric guitar, most notably on his landmark hit \"Rumble\", that was an essential feature of later heavy rock, punk and other styles. Pete Townshend of The Who said that: \"If it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble' I would have never picked up a guitar.\" Of Shawnee native American parentage, he contracted tuberculosis while serving in the Korean War, losing a lung, and was told he might never sing again. However, he pursued a music career, and made rockabilly records before in 1958 recording \"Rumble\", a brooding instrumental which was banned by some radio stations for fear it would incite gang violence. It proved an inspirational for just about every teenager who picked up a guitar. He had a chequered and brief recording career with major labels, frustrated by the corporate machine, and in the early '60s made his own records in an improvised studio. This collection comprises as many of the A \u0026amp; B sides of his early singles on a variety of labels as are available to include, plus the tracks from his two albums during this era not otherwise released as singles. It naturally includes \"Rumble\" plus his other two chart entries \"Rawhide\" and \"Jack The Ripper\". It's a fascinating showcase for one of rock 'n' roll's true left-field heroes, an instinctive style icon and innovato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Sez Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Bom Bonny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Swag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Raw-Hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Dixie-Doodle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Comanche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lillian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Slinky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rendezvous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Roughshod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vendetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trail of the Lonesome Pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Golden Strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ain't That Lovin' You Babe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mary Ann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jack The Ripper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Stranger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e El Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tijuana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Danger One Way Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hold It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Big City After Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Poppin' Popeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Big City Stomp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Caroline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Right Turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ramble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hand Clapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Radar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Studio Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Run Chicken Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Black Widow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pancho Villa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ace Of Spades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dance Contest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Outlaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50401071989010,"sku":"824046331627","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/3746192-2525014.jpg?v=1729120541","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/link-wray-link-wray-collection-1956-62-cd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}