SurfBeat
Joined: Dec 31, 2008
Posts: 284
Riverside, CA
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 02:08 PM
I don't have time to figure out which Forum to post this, so it is going right here!
Dick was rushed to the hospital as a result of a very low heart beat and hypertension. The doc's just planted a Pacemaker, but it looks like major heart surgery is around the corner, a very short corner at best.
Dick will be eight-two in a few more months, so, no need to elaborate how significant his medical impairment is and the life-threatening nature of the surgery at his age.
This is the talented musician who started Surf music and if it was not for him, the genre would not have been born. On that "note," because this site is a staunch promoter of the genre and supports those who have contributed to the genre in any manner, lies the only reason I am making this post.
Keep Dick in your prayers and thoughts.
I will post an update when we speak to attending physicians.
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2673
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 02:40 PM
No need to justify your posting this, I hope Dick conquers this like he's conquered everything else that's hit him.
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2532
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 04:03 PM
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Surfing_Sam_61
Joined: Jan 15, 2019
Posts: 1515
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 04:20 PM
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1341
New Orleans
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 04:51 PM
Wow. I hope he’s okay, and not in too much pain. So sorry to hear this. This year has sucked so far. My cat died suddenly two weeks ago, I broke up with a lovely girl a week ago, and now this. Fuck.
I hope you feel better soon Mister Dale.
— Daniel Deathtide
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1138
Joined: Mar 01, 2012
Posts: 95
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 05:27 PM
Prayers, love, and respect for DD.
He's the reason why I listen to Surf music at all.
Hope you hang in there and beat it all, Sir.
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shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 600
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 06:07 PM
Dick Dale is a music hero to a lot of us but he also soldiered through many devastating and life-threatening illnesses. We are rooting for you, Dick!
— Lorne
The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers
Vancouver BC Canada
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Boss_Daddy_Meltdown
Joined: Apr 25, 2018
Posts: 84
Gainesville, GA
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 06:47 PM
Powerful prayers and the deepest of well-wishes for THE KING OF SURF GUITAR.
— Can I have everything louder than everything else!
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3742
North Atlantic
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 07:35 PM
Hoping for the very best! Get well soon.
Rev
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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Surfing_Sam_61
Joined: Jan 15, 2019
Posts: 1515
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 08:44 PM
Hope your friend gets better SurfBeat
Yes let us all know how The King is doing
I think I know who you are and sure you have known Dick Dale about 60 years by now .... I know its hard for you to see a long time friend in the hospital like that ....hang in there
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4126
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 10:49 PM
The last time I saw him, he looked a bit tired and was moving slow. Maybe heart surgery will help to set things right.
Best wishes to Dick, et al.
DeathTide wrote:
Wow. I hope he’s okay, and not in too much pain. So sorry to hear this. This year has sucked so far. My cat died suddenly two weeks ago, I broke up with a lovely girl a week ago, and now this. Fuck.
I hope you feel better soon Mister Dale.
Life will get better, Death Tide. Hang in.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1872
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 11:35 PM
If I have learned anything about Dick Dale over the years it’s this:
DON’T EVER COUNT DICK DALE OUT!!!!
No doubt he will outlive us all, and continue his reign as King of the
Surf Guitar!!
long live the King!!
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
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montereyjack66
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
Posts: 637
LA -ish
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 12:40 AM
The force is strong in this one! Make it so, Number One!
— mj
bent playing for benter results
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1674
Georgia
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 08:39 AM
It's serious, no doubt, but depending on his overall health this might have an upside. If this is something that's been dogging him by tiny degrees for a long time, he might come out the other side of it feeling better than he has in a long time. In general I think cardiac surgeons do pretty miraculous work, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for The King.
— The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
SSS Agent #31
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Joheny
Joined: Jan 22, 2008
Posts: 33
Tehachapi
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 09:27 AM
Dick, our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Surfbeat, thanks for letting us know.
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SurfBeat
Joined: Dec 31, 2008
Posts: 284
Riverside, CA
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 09:40 AM
UPDATE: Lana and I left the hospital about midnight last night. The doctor said the surgery for the pacemaker went fine. Dick has three blocked arteries so surgery is planned to remedy that problem next week but Dick remains hospitalized until then. He also has some pulmonary problems so it’s gonna be a big fight. He was smiling and eating when we left. Even at Dick’s age, he is a fighter, so as someone here pointed out here, he won’t give up.
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SurferBill
Joined: Dec 20, 2009
Posts: 609
Jax, FL
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 09:43 AM
Probably more so than any other music genre, Dick Dale is clearly our King. You tell someone you play surf music, and every single time the response is "Oh, like Dick Dale?" Meeting him on the road revealed the legend is true... he is one tuff mother. Get well, and we look forward to hearing you again in the future.
— Shoot the Pier on Bandcamp
Shoot the Pier on Reverb Nation
Shoot The Pier on Facebook
We are on Instagram under "@shootthepiersurfband"
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Surfing_Sam_61
Joined: Jan 15, 2019
Posts: 1515
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 10:26 AM
SurfBeat wrote:
UPDATE: Lana and I left the hospital about midnight last night. The doctor said the surgery for the pacemaker went fine. Dick has three blocked arteries so surgery is planned to remedy that problem next week but Dick remains hospitalized until then. He also has some pulmonary problems so it’s gonna be a big fight. He was smiling and eating when we left. Even at Dick’s age, he is a fighter, so as someone here pointed out here, he won’t give up.
That's great - sounds like angioplasty next - that's not too bad - maybe they got it just in time then, Hope he survives the hospital food though - sometime the menus are not that good - get well soon DD 
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wavestorm
Joined: Aug 16, 2018
Posts: 16
Maui
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 09:43 PM
Please give the Doctor the sheet music or TABs for "Surf Beat" to make sure he calibrates the pacemaker correctly.
Last edited: Feb 15, 2019 21:53:03
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skeeter
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 2062
Virginia, USA
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Posted on Feb 16 2019 08:53 AM
Appreciate the updates SurfBeat!
Feel better soon Dick!
— Paul
Atomic Mosquitos
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