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

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

Top Movie Credits

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