Link Wray & the Wraymen

Link Wray & the Wraymen (1960) showcases Link Wray's stripped-down instrumental rock rooted in rockabilly and early rock and roll, with raw, twangy and distorted guitar at the forefront and a compact rhythm section from his Wraymen. The record emphasizes short, punchy instrumentals that highlight early uses of distortion and power chords and a no-frills, garage-ready sound that helped influence later surf, garage rock, and punk guitar styles.