Link Wray
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Summary
Link Wray was born on May 2, 1929[1], in Dunn[2]. He died on November 5, 2005[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], composer[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and lyricist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,024 views/month, #5,682 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Fred Lincoln Wray, Sr.[11]
- Mother: Lillian M. Wray[12]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Canady Wray[13], Katherine Tidwell Wray[14], Sharon Wray[15], Olive Wray[16]
- Child: Elizabeth Wray[17], Fred Lincoln Wray III[18], Link Elvis Wray[19], Mona Kay Wray[20], Belinda Wray[21], Rhonda Wray[22], Shayne West Wray[23], Charlotte Wray[24]
- Country of citizenship: United States[25]
- Occupation: string player[26], musician[27]
- Field of work: music[28]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[29]
- Member of: Link Wray and his Ray Men[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Genre: rock and roll[32]
- Military branch: United States Army[33]
- Record label: Epic Records[34], Apex[35]
- Discography: Link Wray discography[36]
- Commons category: Link Wray[37]
- Voice type: baritone[38]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[39]
- Family name: Wray (surname)[40]
- Given name: Frederick[41], Lincoln[42], Link[43]
- Pseudonym: Link Wray[44]
- Official website: http://www.linkwray.com/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Link Wray[46]
- Instrument: guitar[47], voice[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Topic has template: Template:Link Wray[50]
Why It Matters
Link Wray has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Link Wray born?
Link Wray's place of birth was Dunn[2].
Where did Link Wray die?
Link Wray passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Link Wray's parents?
Link Wray's father was Fred Lincoln Wray, Sr.[11]. Link Wray's mother was Lillian M. Wray[12].
Who was Link Wray married to?
Link Wray's spouses include Elizabeth Canady Wray[13], Katherine Tidwell Wray[14], Sharon Wray[15], and Olive Wray[16].
What did Link Wray do for work?
Link Wray worked as a guitarist[5], composer[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and lyricist[9].
What awards did Link Wray receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[29].