Happy birthday! Dick Dale turns 88 today
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The King of the Surf Guitar Dick Dale is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.
Popular guitarist Dick Dale has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Dale, a cultural icon
Born Richard Anthony Monsour in Boston on May 5, 1937, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dale's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dick hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dick Dale as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.
Happy Birthday, Dick, you're the best!
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