Link Wray Father of the power chord ! " Rumble "

Frederick Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr (May 2, 1929 -- November 5, 2005) was an American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter and vocalist who first came to popularity in the late 1950s. Building on the overdriven, distorted electric guitar sound of early electric blues records, his 1958 instrumental hit "Rumble" by Link Wray and his Ray Men invented "the power chord, the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists," making possible "punk and heavy rock." Rolling Stone placed Wray at number 45 of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.In 2013 he was announced as a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jack Rose cited Wray as an influence, as did Iggy Pop. Jimmy Page says that Link Wray had a "real rebel attitude" and credits him in It Might Get Loud as a major influence in his early career. According to Rolling Stone,Peter Townshend of The Who once said, "If it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble,' I never would have picked up a guitar." Rose cited Wray as an influence, as did Iggy Pop. Jimmy Page says that Link Wray had a "real rebel attitude" and credits him in It Might Get Loud as a major influence in his early career. According to Rolling Stone,Peter Townshend of The Who once said, "If it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble,' I never would have picked up a guitar." Jeff Beck, Neil Young are other artists influenced by the Father of the power chord! Link Wray , Stevie Ray Vaughn , Grand Funk Railroad are not in the so called " Rock and Roll Hall of Fame " BUT Madonna , Public Enemy , Abba are ? We are starting a petition to remove the pop , bubblegum , bullshit artists who are not associated with Rock and Roll ! Stay tuned for further details Peace !