Dick Dale

Born: 1937-05-04

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Dick Dale, born Richard Anthony Monsour, was an American musician and actor. He was a pioneer of surf music, drawing on Middle Eastern music scales and experimenting with reverberation, known as "The King of the Surf Guitar". Dale worked closely with the manufacturer Fender to produce custom-made amplifiers.

Known For

Aloha Scooby-Doo!
Beach Party
Back to the Beach
Surf 2
Muscle Beach Party
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
An American Vampire Story
Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina
The Beach Boys and The Satan

Top Movie Credits

Aloha Scooby-Doo! Special Musical Guest #2 (voice)
Surf 2 Himself
An American Vampire Story Dick Dale (uncredited)