Birthdate: May 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Died: March 16, 2019
Dick Dale, also known as “The King of the Surf Guitar,” was a prominent American rock guitarist and trailblazer of surf music in the early 1960s. His innovative incorporation of Middle Eastern music scales and reverb techniques distinguished him as a pioneer in the music scene. Dale’s impact influenced notable guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, and Eddie Van Halen. He popularized tremolo picking on the electric guitar and is recognized as one of the founders of heavy metal due to his groundbreaking work in amplification technology. In the 1990s, Dale experienced a resurgence in popularity when his song “Misirlou” was featured in Quentin Tarantino’s film Pulp Fiction, leading to critical acclaim, Grammy nominations, and global tours.
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