Link Wray and His Ray Men were a pivotal American rock and roll band, active in the 1950s and 60s. Their signature sound was characterized by raw, distorted guitar work, exemplified in their influential 1958 instrumental hit "Rumble." Led by guitarist Link Wray, the band pioneered a new style of guitar playing known as the power chord, which would later heavily influence the development of punk and heavy metal music. The band's innovative, rebellious sound has cemented their place in music history.