Monday, March 18, 2019

The King of Surf Guitar Has Died


Opening up my blog with "Let's Go Trippin'" by Dick Dale. The 1961 track is supposedly the first surf rock instrumental that ignited the surf  rock craze.

Dick Dale known as the King of Surf Guitar has passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday. A legend in his genre but also an innovator working closing with Fender to create some pretty neat guitar amps.  Here he is "Surfin' the Wedge" on the famous Ed Sullivan Show...


"Misirlou"



He continued to play live until his death and had tour dates scheduled through 
November of this year. He will be missed by his fans, friends and family.







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