The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray (2025)
The story of the almost forgotten man who started the rock revolution. The humble and talented Link Wray was a Native American. Born into extreme poverty, he invented the power chord and eventually a whole new genre of music with his song Rumble. Both Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan paid tribute to Link Wray after his death. Who was Link Wray and why doesn't the world know his name and story, even though his influence is undeniable? In the documentary, famous guitarists talk about Link Wray's influence on modern rock music. (The Rock Prophet: Link Wray. United Kingdom, 2023.)
Director: Jon Brewer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray about?
- The story of the almost forgotten man who started the rock revolution. The humble and talented Link Wray was a Native American. Born into extreme poverty, he invented the power chord and eventually a whole new genre of music with his song Rumble. Both Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan paid tribute to Link Wray after his death. Who was Link Wray and why doesn't the world know his name and story, even though his influence is undeniable? In the documentary, famous guitarists talk about Link Wray's influence on modern rock music. (The Rock Prophet: Link Wray. United Kingdom, 2023.)
- Who directed The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray?
- The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray was directed by Jon Brewer.
- How long is The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray?
- The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray?
- The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray is a Documentary film.