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DICK DALE HOSPITALIZED
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Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 209 U.S. East Coast 
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Posted on Feb 16 2019 03:13 PM
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Joined: Jun 10, 2015 Posts: 172 Cleveland, Ohio 
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Posted on Feb 16 2019 04:54 PM
Good luck Dick, we're all pullin' for ya'! |
Joined: Jan 08, 2017 Posts: 36 Bristol 
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Posted on Feb 17 2019 02:38 AM
Praying for you, Dick! Get well soon. |
Joined: Nov 14, 2011 Posts: 79 San Diego |
Posted on Feb 17 2019 04:33 PM
Here's my keepsake ticket, almost 55 years later than TuneFan's...
I'll be checking back for updates, fingers crossed for good recovery. |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19194 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 17 2019 05:27 PM
Tunefan! Is that your stub from 1964!!! Wow! Get well soon Dick! We are all pulling for you! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 209 U.S. East Coast
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Posted on Feb 17 2019 11:32 PM
Brian wrote:
I have the stub, and Dick signed it, but was not at POP Dick Dale night (wish I was).
That's for sure. —http://tunefan.com Last edited: Feb 18, 2019 08:30:58 |
Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA
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Posted on Feb 18 2019 04:47 PM
UPDATE: On Thursday night Dick was being scheduled for bypass surgery to commence the beginning of this week. That was cancelled yesterday and in its place angioplasty surgery. Well, that went on hold today because of Dick's age and other medical issues. He has urine back-up around the kidneys plus bleeding from the anus as result of a prostrate problem, so those issues are causing another dilemma which interferes with any surgery plans. It looks like he will be hospitalized for at least another week. Please don't ask which hospital he is at because he does not want visitors. The man is weak. JD |
Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4126 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Feb 18 2019 05:21 PM
Thanks for the update. We wish him the best. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
Joined: Feb 15, 2019 Posts: 46 USA |
Posted on Feb 18 2019 06:39 PM
My very best go out to Dick Dale and his immediately family, and to all of those who played with him over the years. I join countless others worldwide, in wishing him the very best, and God-willing, a speedy recovery from all of this. Getting old is no fun. At 67-years of age myself now, growing-up in southern California in the 60's, I fondly remember hearing most of the instrumental surf greats of the time on my handheld (AM) transistor radio, particularly the Ventures, the Lively Ones and Dick Dale & His Deltones. Just "fantastic" memories. Fast-forward nearly 40-years to the year 2000/01, and I happened to see Dick perform live for my first time at the Cajun House in Scottsdale, Arizona. On average, the crowd was a bit younger than me, and some other 'vintage' listeners that were there including my friends, but it didn't really matter much to anyone. We all had a ball, and I was stoned "deaf" for a full week afterwards - NOT an exaggeration! It was an absolute "wall" of sound that literally shook you to your teeth. Like seeing The Doors perform live in '68, or Van Morrison in '69, its something I'll remember always. Thank you, Dick! Thank you for the music and for the fine memories. You can rest assured that we're ALL pulling for you my-friend. Godspeed to the King! P.S.- And did I mention that I almost drowned several times in my teens, while body-surfing at the infamous "Wedge"? Dick did it justice. Place was a death-trap! —"Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work, you can always hit them with it." - Boris the Blade Last edited: Feb 18, 2019 19:16:36 |
Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 472 Near Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 18 2019 07:14 PM
Ringo wrote:
Beautifully said, Ringo. I couldn't imagine saying it better, so I'll jump in here to echo what you said. Dick, we are all pulling for you, and wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you for all the wonderful surf music that we cherish so much. —-Tim |
Joined: Jan 15, 2019 Posts: 1515 |
Posted on Feb 19 2019 11:06 AM
^ What he said Hang in there DD - were all thinking of you. |
Joined: Apr 25, 2008 Posts: 91 Central Massachusetts |
Posted on Feb 19 2019 03:15 PM
SPF4 was originally conceived after our two guitar players saw DD in Northampton, MA at the Iron Horse in the early 2000's. Rob and Dave said to each other 'we need to start a surf band' and that happened April 4. 2004. Fast forward to 2006 when we opened for him there for the first time. (that was where I also met Vinnie O from Surf Squad) We've had the pleasure of opening for DD pretty much every year since (he took a couple years off between then and now, as you know), and have gotten to know Sam, Jerry, Lana and the varying road crew guys over the years. It's always our most anticipated show of the year and he always plays to a packed house. He's inspired countless people over the years - musician or not - to be the best they can be. Hang tough, DD, we know you can beat this too. — |
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Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA
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Posted on Feb 21 2019 04:59 PM
FEBRUARY 21 UPDATE: Dick was released yesterday from the ICU/Trauma Center under strict medical observation. He is loaded up with meds, so, he is spending a lot of time in bed. He likely will be heading back to the hospital shortly for bypass surgery, among other surgeries, so, he is not a happy camper about that. A few surgeries won't keep the King down long, but he will be taking it easy for a while to get his energy ready for his next trip to the operating table. |
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Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4126 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Feb 21 2019 05:17 PM
Glad to hear he’s out. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2019 Posts: 46 USA |
Posted on Feb 21 2019 05:24 PM
That's 'awesome' news! Glad to hear that he's at least able to head home for a spell. I'm sure he needs it. Hospitals blow! But hopefully, his next stay there will be even shorter. Hang-in there, Compadre! We're all rootin' for you out here. —"Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work, you can always hit them with it." - Boris the Blade |
Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2673 New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Feb 28 2019 11:56 AM
Lana Dale posted an update yesterday
Also their dog and her mother aren't doing well https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=782265088812734&id=100010877497980 — |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 28 2019 12:12 PM
Boo.
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Joined: Feb 15, 2019 Posts: 46 USA |
Posted on Feb 28 2019 12:32 PM
'Rage, RAGE against the dying of the light ... do NOT go gently into that great good night.' All thoughts, prayers and well-wishes to Dick Dale and his family. —"Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work, you can always hit them with it." - Boris the Blade Last edited: Feb 28, 2019 12:36:24 |
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Posted on Feb 28 2019 12:55 PM
Awl even his dog is sick DD is a tough cat, the rate he's going he might be the first bionic surfer dude someday with all the drive he has. Long live The King I had health issues myself - it's no cakewalk getting old I can tell you that much. But being 82 and still want to perform is amazing to me. Thoughts for everyone involved. Get well soon DD |
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Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA
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Posted on Feb 28 2019 01:15 PM
Wow! You are privy to quick information. I shall presume you know what happened very early Wednesday morning. |
Thanks for the info, Hunter.
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