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Fun Music Information -> Link Wray
This is the most recent information about Link Wray that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Link Wray, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
Music Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Fred Lincoln Wray. Submitted by: Eric
Also known as: Fred Lincoln Wray. Submitted by: pete
Songs That Are Banned:
"Rumble"
The only instrumental song ever banned because it "promoted gang violence" in 1958.
Submitted by: gary k
"Rumble"
In January 1959, even though it has no lyrics, the guitar instrumental "Rumble" by Wray was banned by many U.S. radio stations, who feared the title would promote teen violence. When Wray appears on the popular teen ABC television program "American Bandstand", Dick Clark introduces Wray and his band, but refuses to mention the song's title. Despite the ban, the song would still sell over a million copies and Link would follow it with an instrumental entitled "Jack The Ripper".
Submitted by: Peter
