The "King of the Surf Guitar," whose biggest hit served as the opening song for 1994 cult classic Pulp Fiction, died on March 16, according to multiple reports. He was 81.
Dale's agent confirmed the news to Billboard, saying, "It's a sad day for Rock 'n' Roll."
Dale (né Richard Anthony) is known as the pioneer of surf rock, the rock music subgenre defined by Southern California's surf culture. He revealed to Billboard in 2015 that while he was suffering from several health issues, he couldn't keep himself from performing.
"Even with my illnesses and diseases, I'm faster with my hands than I've ever been," he told the publication.