The rock prophet [videorecording] : the story of Link Wray / Riverrock Holdings Limited presents ; a Jon Brewer Film ; directed and produced by Jon Brewer ; written by Laura Brewer.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (89 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Cardinal Releasing, [2025]
- Distributor: Pottstown, PA : MVD Visual, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Originally released as a documentary film in 2025. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Dan Auerbach, Robert Gordon, Steve Van Zandt, Stevie Salas, Nils Lofgren, John Waters. |
| Target Audience Note: | E. |
| System Details Note: | Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic wide screen format (16:9 aspect ratio) ; 5.1 surround sound. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Audio track in English, with optional subtitles in English. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Wray, Link. Rock musicians > United States > Biography. Rock music > United States > History and criticism. Shawnee > Biography. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Biographical films. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | BLU 782.42166092 Wray-R | 31681010434595 | BLURAY | Available | - |
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.