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"The Lion" never slept on a surf board

That is actually a traditional South African song. The Duke Of Earl wasn't anywhere near the water and has a solid alibi.
You can actually make a good case for the guitar styles coming from (largely) California in the late 60s being a development of Dick Dale, who was a real surfer, occasionally walking straight from the ocean on to the stage to play to crowds of several thousand at free shows on the beach in LA in the early mid 60s.
He was greatly influenced by middle eastern music and combined with his electric energy, you can almost see the words psychedelic rock written round his halo...
Really, I thought Jimi was just to tight arsed for words when he did that "never hear surf music again" crap. Have you ever actually listened to his early stuff? The stuff on other people's records?
Its not that hot either.



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  • "The Lion" never slept on a surf board - dave c 22:24:35 02/22/07 (0)


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