Link Wray quotes

Link Wray was an American musician and pioneering guitarist, credited with inventing the power chord. His innovative sound had a profound impact on the development of rock, punk, and heavy metal music. He influenced generations of musicians with his raw style and iconic track "Rumble." Here are 10 of his quotes:

Because I'm not the same today as I was in '58, or '59 or even '71.

Link Wray

But I don't believe in organised politics, organised religion, organised music, organised anything.

Link Wray

You know, I'm an eagle, flying around in the mountains.

Link Wray

Soul music is pain - you can hear the slaves, the beatin' and the hurtin'.

Link Wray

I just believe in my Indian, spiritual god and my music.

Link Wray

I'm surprised that I actually pulled off the recording, getting all those people at the same time.

Link Wray

Money don't rule me, record companies don't rule me.

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Elvis was rock'n'roll. He came from the poverty and the pain.

Link Wray

If you went to see me today, you might not like my music.

Link Wray