Great sorrow and respect. Richard Monsour RIP.
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SurfGuitar101 Forums » Surf Music General Discussion »
RIP Dick Dale
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 04:57 PM
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 04:59 PM
Different sides of Dick. This is the 1970 re-recording Last edited: Mar 17, 2019 16:59:41 |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 05:01 PM
R.I.P. Dick Dale. You recently inspired me to play surf guitar and I just bought a tank. We all love you. |
Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 05:15 PM
There's no replacement for Dick Dale - One of a kind he'll never be forgotten. |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 05:16 PM
Thank you DD for all you gave to us. I will remember you every time I pick up my guitar. Rolling Stone article for anyone interested... [(http://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dick-dale-surf-guitar-king-dead-obituary-809294/)] PS - this topic should probably be stickied, or at least put in its own special listing considering the impact and influence DD had. Last edited: Mar 17, 2019 17:19:55 |
Joined: Dec 27, 2012 Posts: 110 Ex SoCal -> Gainesville VA
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 05:27 PM
My heart goes out to all those around him. I had the good opportunity to meet him, shake his hand and talk to him for a short few minutes back in the mid-1980's after he played at the Orange Show in San Bernardino. Although time has blurred the details of that conversation I remember him being a very genuine and warm individual, one who I am sure will be greatly missed by family and friends. Tailwinds, Dick Dale, and thanks for all the great music and everything you brought forward. —Member in good standing, Mentone Beach Syncopation Reverberation Association |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 05:43 PM
Condolences to Lana and Jimmy and all his family and close friends. Dick Dale was such a character. He told stories of his history that were the musical equivalent to the fishing story-telling grandfather. You knew there were elements of definitive truth in there but some things were embellished to tell a great story. When one stops for a moment to consider all the chronic health issues he had to deal with, his legend is that much more amazing. And with his passing, we consider all the influence he had on the surf guitar world. We WILL hear surf music again!!!!!!!!!!!! All hail the King (and pioneer) of Surf Guitar, Dick Dale! —Lorne Last edited: Mar 17, 2019 17:43:29 |
Joined: Feb 16, 2012 Posts: 143 Rincon Beach, California, USA
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 06:07 PM
Thanks for all the great concerts and recordings, Mr. Dale |
Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 06:32 PM
Ooof. This is a gut punch. |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 06:37 PM
The death of Dick Dale is sad news indeed. He was an incredible guitar player with his own style that helped spawn a sub-genre of rock music but also influence rock and roll at a broader level. It's amazing that he kept performing up until the end, and I'm very glad I got to see him play live (even though it was just one time) in Santa Barbara in the early 90's. I even got one of his picks at the show. To sum up, he was awe-inspiring. |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 06:55 PM
My primary influence in surf music. I was practicing The Victor moments ago. |
Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4128 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 07:03 PM
I take comfort in the fact that he lived a good life and was loved by a loyal wife. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 07:04 PM
RIP. My sympathies to family and all the close friends. 81 was a very good run. |
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Joined: Mar 17, 2019 Posts: 146 Central PA
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 07:25 PM
Decades-long surf and other syles guitarist (and steel guitarist) here, been lurking for a while now. This is definitely such a gut-punch I decided I had to join in here to say something. For me, Dick has been the center-of-the-vortex for surf music for as long as I can remember. Got to see him a few times, got to talk to him once. He just ripped it up every time he took the stage. A life well-lived - RIP The King of the Surf Guitar. —The Delverados - surf, punk, trash, twang - Facebook Last edited: Mar 17, 2019 19:42:28 |
Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 07:44 PM
His contribution to modern music and the electric guitar cannot be overstated. A one of a kind! R.I.P. DD. —Last edited: Mar 17, 2019 19:44:40 |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10321 southern Michigan
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 08:12 PM
Dick Dale's bass player Ron Eglit will be interviewed on BBC Radio 5 live at 9:20 pm EDT - https://www.bbc.co.uk/5live —Ivan |
Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 08:13 PM
abdul_tom wrote:
Buddy of mine & I went to see Dick at the Birchmere in VA. Dick was doing requests at the time. He's between songs, goes into his spiel. We know what's coming. Maurice & I look at each other, and yell at the top of our lungs "SLOOP JOHN B!!!!" Dick does a double take to us (off stage right), and says "damn, you guys are old!" (we're mid 20s at this point). Someone says a song, he plays. Next break comes, he goes into his spiel, we yell "SLOOP JOHN B!!!!" He looks over at us, looks down at the stage, and shakes his head. "Jeez, guys, that's an old one. Not sure I remember it". Promptly plays a bit of it with the band, not horribly. We cheer, the night goes on. One of the best concert memories I've ever had. —Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater Last edited: Mar 17, 2019 20:13:35 |
Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1267 San Pedro, CA
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 08:21 PM
Had the supreme honor of opening for Dick twice in the late 90's. Got to speak to him both times,he was always accommodating to his fans and all of us were starstruck. He was kind enough to sign the pickguard of my Tele. The guitar is since gone but that guard isn't going anywhere. Bill S._______ |
Joined: Apr 25, 2018 Posts: 84 Gainesville, GA
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 08:22 PM
Very very sad news. Thank you Mr. Dale for your musical gift that you shared with all of us for so many years (and will be enjoyed for many years to come) —Can I have everything louder than everything else! |
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Posted on Mar 17 2019 09:14 PM
RIP D |
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