HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Nov 07 2013 08:55 AM
Dick is improving again. when I took him to the hospital this last time, I thought this was the end of the line. The staff at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center have done a great job caring for him. He has started his radiation treatments and has his first chemo today. He is alert and thanks to modern pharmacology, in minimal pain. The bottom line is that he still has incurable cancer. I wish I had better news to report. If you can, please donate via www.dickdodd.com. Thank you.
Last edited: Nov 07, 2013 08:59:10
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Nov 07 2013 09:33 AM
Tim, I am so very deeply sorry about the prognosis. I'm glad Dick is feeling stronger. I just read your latest post on FB and I hope he feels more comfortable soon. I'm sure he loved singing with the nurses. I wish with all my heart he could get better.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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supertonesurf
Joined: Apr 28, 2006
Posts: 419
n.y.c.
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Posted on Nov 07 2013 09:36 AM
Tim you are SAINT God bless you for all you have done for Dickie my prays to our brother Dickie and may he not walk alone and be in pain........
— Facebook pages theSupertones
or @ Timothy C Sullivan
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Twinreverb
Joined: Dec 22, 2007
Posts: 218
Schenectady
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Posted on Nov 12 2013 09:16 PM
Hope Dick beats this my prayers and thoughts are with him.
— Lou D
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HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Nov 18 2013 09:23 PM
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LittleKahunaCraig
Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 390
Orange County, CA
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Posted on Nov 18 2013 11:33 PM
There are a few ways to donate to Dick Dodd's cause. One, of course, is financial and the other is a story and email about one of Dicky's songs that may have influenced your surf guitar playing. You can send the story/picture or anything you can think of to dickdodd@yahoo.com.
I was assured that all the emails are printed and put into a notebook and read to Dicky every day. My story related his shows at the retail in Buena Park. What's your story?
— Craig Skelly
Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders
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Triadplay
Joined: Nov 23, 2013
Posts: 6
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Posted on Nov 23 2013 04:07 PM
Blessings sent. I live close to Ma. and have worked in the state for over 10 years. The Standells Dirty Water is still such a favorite song even in the western part of the state. One of the great songs that came out of my baby boomer generation.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25694
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 12:46 AM
I am very sad to say,
I just heard that Dick Dodd has past away.
Such a horrible tragedy.
My condolences to his family, friends,
And close fans.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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normj
Joined: Apr 26, 2010
Posts: 882
central Indiana
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 12:53 AM
Such sad news. My condolences to all his friends and family.
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D22
Joined: Apr 20, 2006
Posts: 2056
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 01:15 AM
My condolences to his family and loved ones.
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D22
Joined: Apr 20, 2006
Posts: 2056
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 01:31 AM
Thanks for the update Jeff.
Thanks to Tim for helping Dick and your efforts. You are a saint.
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Last edited: Nov 30, 2013 10:08:27
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djangodeadman
Joined: Jan 25, 2007
Posts: 1568
Brighton UK
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 03:11 AM
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surferjoemusic
Joined: Jan 01, 2008
Posts: 2107
Livorno
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 04:43 AM
very very sad. my deep condolences to his family.
— Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini
(www.surfmusic.net)
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 06:51 AM
I'm deeply saddened to learn this. I offer to Dick's family and friends my heartfelt condolences.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1547
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 09:17 AM
I'm deeply saddened as well. As an old guy, hearing news like this really hits close to home. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dick's family.
As a kid, I remember Dick from his brief stint as a Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club TV show. Here's his bio from that era:
http://www.originalmmc.com/dickie.html
— Jack Booth
(aka WoodyJ)
The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025
The Hula Hounds (1996-2000)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990)
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 09:50 AM
Thanks, Jack.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 09:50 AM
 I'm very sad to hear this.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 10:24 AM
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shivers13
Joined: Jul 29, 2009
Posts: 2605
Boss Angeles, CA
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 10:58 AM
Truly very sad. I had high hopes that he would beat this and we'd see his smiling face behind the drums again. Just a reminder of how short life can be. But we can be happy that he touched so many of us with his music.
I was a Standells fan long before I found out he was the drummer in The Showmen. From hearing "Dirty Water" on oldies radio as a kid and being hooked, to seeing The Standells on an episode The Munsters and watching them blaze the screen in the film "Riot on Sunset Strip", it's no surprise I became a huge fan like so many others did.
And then I find he was the drummer of the mighty Eddie and the Showmen! Wow, an amazing resume and life. If there's that mythical place were people go after they pass this life, I truly hope he's jamming Squad Car with Eddie right now. RIP, Dick Dodd.
— BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS!
www.facebook.com/BossFink
www.doublecrownrecords.com
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4054
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Nov 30 2013 12:24 PM
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