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Dick Dale, pioneer of the surf guitar, dies at 83

1866 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentDick Dale, whose pounding, blaringly loud power-chord instrumentals on songs like “Miserlou” and “Let's Go Trippin“’ earned him the title King of the Surf Guitar, has died at age 83. His former bassist Sam Bolle says Da... more info

Dick Dale Dead At 81

1866 days ago
StereogumDick Dale, known as the "King of The Surf Guitar," has passed away last night at the age of 81. Dale’s bassist Sam Bolle confirmed the news to The Guardian . He had been suffering health issues for years, including rectal cancer, diabetes, kidney ... more info

Dick Dale, surf rock icon, RIP

1866 days ago
Brooklyn VeganMusician Dick Dale, who widely credited with creating the surf rock sound, has died at age 81... Continue reading… more info

R.I.P. Dick Dale, surf rock pioneer dead at 81

1866 days ago
Consequence of SoundAffectionally known by many as "The King of the Surf Guitar," Dale is credited as the originator of surf-style music. more info

tours announced: Mitski, Young Fathers, Twin Shadow, Ashley Monroe, more

2241 days ago
Brooklyn VeganAlso: Dirty Projectors, CHON, Punch Brothers, Dick Dale, Ryan Hemsworth and more new tour announcements. Continue reading… more info

What's going on Saturday?

2799 days ago
Brooklyn VeganAfropunk Festival, The Bangles, The Dresden Dolls, Reggie Watts, Sam Coomes/Jason Lowenstein, Dick Dale, the last Warm-Up of 2016, and more Saturday show options in NYC. Continue reading… more info

Upcoming concerts in metro Detroit

2815 days ago
Detroit Free PressDon Henley, Dick Dale, Gov’t Mule and the I Love the ‘90s show are all headed to area venues.             more info

Dick Dale still going strong, touring all year

2898 days ago
Brooklyn VeganThis past summer, Billboard ran an article on surf rock guitar legend Dick Dale, about how he's (literally) touring to stay alive. The guitarist, who just turned 79 earlier this month, pays his medical bills with the money he makes from concert ... more info

What's going on Friday? (Sannhet, Eleventh Dream Day, No Parents, Dick Dale, John Nolan, Krill, White Pisces & more)

3171 days ago
Brooklyn Veganphoto: Sannhet @ MHOW earlier this month (more by PSquared) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights... Sannhet, Uniform, Alberich @ Saint Vitus Brooklyn band Sannhet's post-rock/post-metal is... more info

Great Reads: Dick Dale and the down-and-outs

3226 days ago
L.A. Times - News more info

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