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Link Wray

American guitarist
Date of Birth : 02 May, 1929
Date of Death : 05 Nov, 2005
Place of Birth : Dunn, North Carolina, United States
Profession : Singer
Nationality : American
Member of the band Link Wray and his Ray Men, which was known for the hit song "Rumble."He was ranked #45 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.His song "Rumble" had a significant influence on Jimmy Page, as well as the blues and hard rock movements.

BEFORE FAME
He served in the Korean War, during which he contracted tuberculosis, which eventually cost him a lung.

PERSONAL LIFE
He had a total of eight children across three marriages to Elizabeth Canady Wray, Ethel "Kitty" Tidwell Wray and Sharon Wray.

The meaning of the name Wray: From The Corner

FUN FACTS
Guitarist Link Wray were born on Thursday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Snake, it is 119 days until Link Wray next birthday.

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