Fun Music Information -> link wray
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Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Fred Lincoln Wray. Submitted by: Eric
Also known as: Fred Lincoln Wray. Submitted by: pete
Songs That Are Banned:
"rumble"
only instrumental song ever banned because it "promoted gang violence" 1958
Submitted by: gary k
"Rumble"
In January 1959, even though it has no lyrics, the guitar instrumental "Rumble" by Wray was banned by many U.S. radio stations, who feared the title would promote teen violence. When Wray appears on the popular teen ABC television program "American Bandstand", Dick Clark introduces Wray and his band, but refuses to mention the song's title. Despite the ban, the song would still sell over a million copies and Link would follow it with an instrumental entitled "Jack The Ripper".
Submitted by: Peter
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Wray's Three Track Shack at Amazon.com
Wray's Three Track Shack at Amazon.com
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The Original Rumble Plus 22 Other Storming Guitar Instrumentals at Amazon.com
The Original Rumble Plus 22 Other Storming Guitar Instrumentals at Amazon.com
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Be What You Want To at Amazon.com
Be What You Want To at Amazon.com
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Shadowman at Amazon.com
Shadowman at Amazon.com
