Legendary surf guitarist Dick Dale has been battling cancer and other ailments, and the 75-year-old doesn't have the cash to bail out his ex-wife and son, who found themselves in the pokey after they were caught blowing up a propane tank.
The incident took place at Dale's home in Twentynine Palms in an area known as Wonder Valley. Local radio station KCDZ-FM elaborates:
Firefighters responded to a report of an explosion and fire about ½ mile north of Bullion Mountain and Valle Vista Roads in Wonder Valley about 3:30 a.m. Investigators determined that Jill and James Monsour, the ex-wife and son of Dick Dale, (whose legal name is Monsour), placed a 5-gallon fuel tank--filled with propane--on top of a burning wood pile, and then used a gun to shoot at it, causing it to blow up.
Jill Monsour, 45, and James Monsour, 20, were arrested, and according to the Associated Press, remain jailed on $500,000 bail each.
Dale told the AP his son typically only comes to him when he needs money. The young man had been slated to perform with his dad in concerts scheduled in November and December, however Dale isn't sure his son will be able to join him.
"He wanted to do this tour but if they're in jail what can be done?" Dale asked.
In this video, James "Jimmy Dale" Monsour is performing live with his dad, Dick Dale.
This shows Dale and his son back on 2008, both on guitar:
