Rumble: The American Indians Who Rocked the World
2020
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Many artists and musical forms played a role in the creation of rock, but arguably no single piece of music was more influential than the 1958 instrumental “Rumble” by American Indian rock guitarist and singer/songwriter Link Wray. When recalling Link Wray’s shivering guitar classic, “Rumble,” Martin Scorsese marvels, “It is the sound of that guitar . . . that aggression.” "Rumble" was the first song to use distortion and feedback. It introduced the rock power chord -– and was one of the very few instrumental singles to be banned from the radio for fear it would incite violence. RUMBLE explores how the Native American influence is an integral part of music history, despite attempts to ban, censor, and erase Indian culture in the United States. As RUMBLE reveals, the early pioneers of the blues had Native as well as African American roots, and one of the first and most influential jazz singers’ voices was trained on Native American songs.
Author:
Maiorana, Alfonso, film directorBainbridge, Catherine, film directorWray, Link, actorHawkins, Taylor, actorKramer, Wayne, actorMadman Entertainment (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
Madman Entertainment, 2017.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2020.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (102 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by Madman Entertainment in 2017.In English
Performers:
Link Wray, Taylor Hawkins, Wayne Kramer
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
393304
Electronic access:
https://www.kanopy.com/node/10605086/external-image - Cover Image
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web | Emovies | STREAMING | In-process (Set: 29 Jan 2021)Access resource |