I picked this song because it was so influential, not to say that other songs weren't important. Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins; all important rock stars of the 50's. But Link Wray took four chords and played them with such attitude, such conviction, that this song was banned from some radio stations! That's right, banned, even though it's and instrumental, the name "Rumble" implied gang violence and the sound was just too wild. So, who was influenced by this song? Well for starters...
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I love watching Page get so much joy from listening to Rumble. There's nothing like someone really loving a song. Has anyone seen It Might Get Loud yet? I really want to see it.
ReplyDelete(5 bucks if you can name the song he puts on at 1:56)