Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar & Father of Heavy Metal, passes away at 81
 

Head of The Del-Tones, performers of the American surf rock version of Misirlou, love of surfing inspired his music, played upside-down guitar because of being left-handed, and loved loud amplifiers. Inductee in the Nashville Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum as well as the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame. Rock on in heaven Dick Dale.

Sorry, didn't realize this thread was already in the music section, do what you will with this.