Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
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Nationality
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Jimmy Dale
Education
Quincy High School, Washington Preparatory High School
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Dick Dale: American surf rock guitarist (1937–2019).
Born in Boston (died at age 81).
Studied at Quincy High School.
The name Richard means derives from German/French/English "ric", (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and "hard" (strong, brave, hardy).
Biography
Richard Anthony Monsour, known professionally as Dick Dale, was an American rock guitarist. He was a pioneer of surf music, drawing on Middle Eastern music scales and experimenting with reverb. Dale was known as "The King of the Surf Guitar," which was also the title of his second studio album.
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How old was Dick Dale?
Dick Dale was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Dick Dale born?
Dick Dale was born in Boston.
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You can find more about Dick Dale on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
