1937 - 2019
Dick Dale was an American guitarist, known as the "King of the Surf Guitar," born on May 4, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts. He gained fame in the 1960s for his fast, aggressive guitar playing and innovative use of reverb, particularly in hits like "Misirlou." Dale's influential style helped shape the surf rock genre and left a lasting impact on the music industry before his death on March 16, 2019.