Link Wray invented (or 'discovered' depending on who's the drunkest interlocutor) distortion, he revolutionized the guitar sound back when Pat Boone was dueling Little Richard for top o' the pops. He led the way in tonality and he had tons and tons of good songs over the years. Here's some live Link from 1978, the days of the sweathogs. He's in fine form but those chops steal the show. (Unfortunately, there is a dearth of original Link Wray vid over at You Tube, it's a shame, the dude's an all-timer)
Link Wray -- 'Rumble'
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