Obituary of Dick Dale

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Dick Dale

Dick Dale (born May 4th, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts) was an Musician who was best known as "The King of the Surf Guitar". Dick died on March 16th, 2019 and his death was possibly because of a bad heart. He was 81.

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Dick Dale Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dale, Dick
    • Common Name: Dick Dale
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: May 04, 1937
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Dick's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Anthony Monsour
    • Father: James Monsour
    • Mother: Sophia "Fern" Monsour (née Danksewicz)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 16 2019 at age 81
  • Place: Loma Linda, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

MusicianAmerican Born on May 4th Born in 1937 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2019 Died at age 81 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave.win or lose."

"You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

"I used to bowl when I was an alcoholic."

" Dick Dale's life and death are a mystery to us. (V)"

"Dick Dale was one of the most influential and well-known drummers of all time. He died in 1991 at the age of 82 after a long and successful life. (V)"

"Dick Dale's legacy will live on forever through his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry and his unparalleled passion for surf rock. (V)"

Is Mr. Dick Dale still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-12 16:43:06
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