BIRP 130 - featured artist LINK WRAY

Today’s featured artist is (Mr. Guitar) Link Wray, the man most recognized for introducing the world to the power chord and distortion. He is ranked among the top 100 guitar players of all-time and has been sighted as an influence by Pete Townsend, Neil Young, Iggy Pop and even Mark E. Smith, who hated everyone. And his music has been heard in dozens of movies and TV shows including John Waters Pink Flamingos, Blow, and Pulp Fiction.