Dick Dale

Los Angeles, US

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American surf rock guitarist from Boston (1937-2019), raised in Southern California. 'King of the Surf Guitar.' 'Misirlou' (1962) — revived by Pulp Fiction. Pioneered use of reverb-drenched Fender Stratocaster at ear-splitting volume. Leo Fender designed amps for him. Surf rock's founding father.

  • Ended
    Mar 16, 2019
  • Born
    May 04, 1937
  • Authority
    Fan contributed
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