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OBITUARY: Surf-Rock Pioneer Richard Delvy Dies

Richard Delvy, a pioneering surf-rock drummer, composer, arranger, publisher and producer, died Feb. 6 at West Hills Hospital in California after a long illness. He was 67. Born on April 20, 1942, in Bridgeport, Conn., Delvy relocated to Southern California and became the drummer for the Bel-Airs, one of the earliest surf-rock groups. The band had a regional hit with the instrumental "Mr. Moto," which was covered by acts including the Ventures and Dick Dale and His Del-Tones. The original track...

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15:16 on February 12 2010

Surf Rock Star Delvy Dead At 67

ContactMusic — Surf-rock pioneer RICHARD DELVY has died at the age of 67.The star passed away on 6 February (10) at West Hills Hospital in California after a long illness. Delvy... more info

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01:51 on February 13 2010

OBITUARY: Surf-Rock Pioneer Richard Delvy Dies

All About Jazz — Richard Delvy, a pioneering surf-rock drummer, composer, arranger, publisher and producer, died Feb. 6 at West Hills Hospital in California after a long illness. He was 6... more info

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