Person

Dick Dale

Richard Anthony Monsour (May 4, 1937 – March 16, 2019), known professionally as Dick Dale, was an American rock guitarist. He was a pioneer of surf music, drawing on Middle Eastern music scales and experimenting with reverb. Dale was known as "The King of the Surf Guitar", which was also the title of his second studio album.

Dale was one of the most influential guitarists of all time and especiall…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
May 4th, 1937
Died
March 16th, 2019
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Columbia
Beggars Banquet
Shout!
Groovie Records
Last updated: March 17th, 2019

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