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Link Wray

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Musician

Link Wray

American guitarist (1929 to 2005)

Link Wray was born on May 2, 1929 and died on November 5, 2005, aged 76.

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Born
May 2, 1929, Dunn
Died
November 5, 2005
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Country
United States
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Musician

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  • Link Wray was born on a Thursday.
  • Link Wray would have turned 97 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: November 2. Birthstone: Emerald.
  • Link Wray belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Link Wray born?

Link Wray was born on May 2, 1929 and died on November 5, 2005, aged 76.

What is Link Wray’s zodiac sign?

Taurus, born May 2.

Does Link Wray have an official website?

Yes: linkwray.com.