Link Wray was born today in 1929. We can thank Wray for the popularity of power chords and distortion pedals. (Thank you, Link Wray.) Power chords have become fundamental to rock, punk, and metal.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that strike a chord?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Link Wray - Rumble

Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - I Love Rock N’ Roll

The Kinks - You Really Got Me

Green Day - Basket Case

Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf

Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK

Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot