The Indians that rock the world

<p>Pick up any book about 21st century American music and the pages will be dominated by information on the genre&rsquo;s White and African-American pioneers, from Buddy Holly to James Brown to Miles Davis. It is unlikely, however, that you will read about the influence of artists with a Native American heritage, of which there are a considerable number. Indeed, the importance of the First Nations&rsquo; contribution to contemporary music has long been overlooked, but a new film entitled &ldquo;Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World&rdquo; is recognising their legacy for the first time.</p> <p>The film&rsquo;s title comes from the classic instrumental by Link Wray, a Native American who was a key figure in the genealogy of rock &rsquo;n&rsquo; roll. Released in 1958, &ldquo;Rumble&rdquo; was a groundbreaking guitar tune that predated contemporary garage and surf rock by 50 years, and was a major influence on the world&rsquo;s greatest rock guitarists such as Led Zeppelin&rsquo;s Jimmy Page. Despite this, Wray&rsquo;s heritage was unknown or hidden from the general public.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/public-pressure/the-indians-that-rock-the-world-e10279df425c"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>
Tags: Rock Worlds