The Rock Prophet (DVD)

Format: DVD (All regions, NTSC)  Run Time: approx. 88 mins. Label: Cardinal   Year: 2025  Condition: New  Link Wray was a quietly towering figure in the world of loud music. 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. Born into poverty, Wray 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. Then he catapulted into the spotlight with his iconic song, Rumble. Rock legends like Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, and Steven Van Zandt tell the story of 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.