The rock prophet : the story of Link Wray
Languages
In English, with optional English subtitles.
Performers
Featuring: Jimmy Page, Pete Townsend, Nils Lofgren, Steve Van Zandt, Dan Auerbach.
Publication Information
[Pottstown, PA] : MVD Visual, [2025]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (89 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
"The Rock Prophet is the best kept secret of Rock N Roll, and only Rock's mighty heroes know about Link Wray and his infamous 3 chords. An unlikely figure responsible for the birth of Rock N Roll, music superstars such as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix idolized him, and Jimmy Page said he would have never picked up a guitar if he hadn't heard him on the radio. The Native American musician catapulted into the spotlight with his iconic song, Rumble. Born into poverty, he faced adversity his whole life. He was pursued by the Ku Klux Klan, mis-represented by record companies, he even lost a lung during the Korean War and was told he could never sing again. Featuring an A-lister cast of rock legends such as Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page and Dan Auerbach, Director, and media-industry veteran Jon Brewer and iconic Music Doc Producers, Cardinal Releasing tell the story of The Rock Prophet: Link Wray for the first time on screen. Why is it that most people don't know about this foundational figure in the history of rock music? The Rock Prophet looks at his life and asks why."--Publisher's website.
Notes
DVD release of the 2025 documentary.