What Remains: A FAM Podcast

Ep. 13 The Legend of Link Wray


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November is Indigenous Peoples Month, and in this episode, Kylie and Clarissa explore the story of Link Wray, a musician of Shawnee descent whose gritty guitar sound helped shape rock and roll.

In 1957, right here in Fredericksburg, an improvised performance at a local record hop gave birth to Wray’s hit “Rumble,” a song so raw and rebellious it was banned from radio.

From humble beginnings to rock legend, discover how Link Wray’s story, and his sound, still echo through music history today.

Music Credit: "Phantom Waltz Dance" by Stocktune, used with permission.

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What Remains: A FAM PodcastBy Fredericksburg Area Museum