His style is said to have inspired many other rock musicians, including Pete Townsend of the Who. Wray is best known for his 1958 instrumental “Rumble,” 1959’s “Rawhide” and 1963’s “Jack the Ripper.” His music has appeared in movies such as “Pulp Fiction,” “Independence Day” and “Desperado.” 18 at Copenhagen’s Christian Church, according to his official Web site, which did not reveal the cause of death. A native of Dunn, N.C., Wray’s style is considered the blueprint for heavy metal and punk music. Guitarist Link Wray, who was said to have invented the power chord, the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists, has died in Copenhagen.
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