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"Guitar Player Magazine says Dick Dale is the father of Heavy Metal, blowing up 48 amplifiers, creating the first power amplifier"

- Dick Dale

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Dick Dale is extensively regarded as the dad of Heavy Metal, and Guitar Player Magazine has actually recognized him for his pioneering work in the category. He is credited with exploding 48 amplifiers and creating the first power amplifier, which assisted to shape the sound of Heavy Metal. His unique design of playing, which integrated elements of browse rock and Middle Eastern music, was advanced and set the phase for the development of Heavy Metal. His impact can be heard in the work of many of the category's most renowned artists, such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple. Dale's work has been a motivation to generations of guitarists, and his tradition will continue to survive on in the music of Heavy Metal.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dick Dale somewhere between May 4, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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