Guitar legend Link Wray on the hit that introduced distortion to rock and roll, inspired Jimmy Page to play guitar — and caused public outrage

When Link Wray recorded “Rumble” in early 1958, most rock-and-roll guitarists were doing everything they could to avoid distortion. Wray did the opposite, unabashedly leaning into it and, in the ...
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“Before toe, my guitar was always distorted. The concept was to make music with cleaner tones”: Guitarist behind influential Japanese post-rock outfit toe, Yama made his ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Justin Shin/Getty Images We seldom hear from them outside of their music, so the inner ...
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Hotline TNT Filter Heartbreak Through Dizzying, Distorted Guitar Rock

At first, the guitars in Hotline TNT’s music seem distorted enough to make you think your brand new speakers are busted beyond repair. They crash down like a frothy wave that’s bigger and meaner than ...