343 Link Wray (1929-2005) “Rumble” 1958

“Wray cultivated a filthy sound — produced by a Gibson Les Paul guitar and a tiny amp with holes knocked into it — and a greasy look at D.C. sock hops. He cut the instrumental ‘Rumble’ for Archie Bleyer's Cadence label. The song was banned in some cities because of its alleged potential to incite teen violence, but it established Wray's rep [as a] rock guitar hero for all rime” (Chris Morris, Hollywood Reporter, 11/22/2005). Listed on the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.

Link Wray “Rumble”