Link Wray

Collection 1956-62

(Acrobat)

Of course, there were notable players before Link. Many. But none wielded a six string like a brutish flick-knife, savagely slashing at collision chords and febrile treble squeals. His throwing off of deafening passages still thunders as inimitable - though legions have sought to emulate his furious example.

Recommended, disc one: "I Sez Baby," "Rumble," "The Swag," "Raw-Hide," "The Dixie-Doodle," "Comanche," "Slinky," "Roughshod," "Vendetta," "Ain't That Lovin' You Babe," "Mary Ann," "Jack the Ripper"

Recommended, disc two: "Hold It," "Big City After Dark," "Right Turn," "Hand Clapper," "Run Chicken Run," "The Black Widow," "Ace Of Spades"

Video: "Big City After Dark"

Acrobat

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