Musician Dictionary

Dick Dale

American surf rock guitarist (1937–2019) · surf guitarist

DescriptionAmerican surf rock guitarist (1937–2019)
Source: Wikidata
Born1937-05-04
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceBoston Boston
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2019-03-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLoma Linda
Source: Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrock musician record producer guitarist composer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar trumpet
Source: Wikidata
Genresinstrumental rock surf music rock and roll
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsCapitol Records HighTone Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofDick Dale and His Del‐Tones Dick Dale & His Del-Tones Dick Dale and His Del-Tones
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata

Also known as

B. Dale D Dale D. Dale D. Dole D.Dale Dale Dick Dick Dale (The King) Dick Dale's Dick Dales Richard Anthony Monsour

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Identifiers

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