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Dick Dale

Dick Dale

American surf rock guitarist

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Birthdate
May 4, 1937
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Birthplace
Boston
Boston
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Date of Death
March 16, 2019
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Place of Death
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Loma Linda, California
Creator of
Guitar
Guitar
Educated at
Washington Preparatory High School
Washington Preparatory High School
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Quincy High School (Massachusetts)
Also Known As
The King of the Surf Guitar0
Occupation
Guitarist
Guitarist
Composer
Composer
Record producer
Record producer
Musician
Musician
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Birth Name
Richard Anthony Monsour0
Citizenship
United States
United States
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Genre
Surf music
Surf music
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Rockabilly
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Proto-punk
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Instrumental rock
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Rock and roll
Pseudonym
Dick Dale
Wikidata ID
Q346785
Overview

Dick Dale, born Richard Anthony Monsour on May 4, 1937, in Boston, was an American guitarist, composer, record producer, and musician. He held the title of "The King of the Surf Guitar" and was known for his work in various genres, including rockabilly, proto-punk, instrumental rock, rock and roll, and surf music. Dale was a creator of the guitar and used the pseudonym "Dick Dale".

He held citizenship in the United States and was educated at Washington Preparatory High School and Quincy High School (Massachusetts). Dale passed away on March 16, 2019, in Loma Linda, California.

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