I don't like to use the word 'fans;' I call them 'Dick Dale music lovers.' Dick Dale calldaledick Change image and share on social
People who have witnessed all the years of me playing, they bring their kids and say, 'I used to see this guy when I was fourteen!' Dick Dale bringfourteenguy Change image and share on social
Whatever you do, don't take shortcuts. It's great advice to take and live by. Dick Dale advicegreatlive Change image and share on social
For 20 years I've been screaming at these guitar companies, saying, 'It's abnormal to put your arm around an acoustic guitar that is about 6 to 8 inches deep.' Your arm reaches over, and you start to strum, and then all of a sudden you get a charley horse in your back. The older you get, the greater the charley horse. Dick Dale abnormalacousticarm share on social
I try to read the audience, see what they're in the mood for. Dick Dale audiencemoodread Change image and share on social
When my guitar was growling, playing surf beat, you could hear it; you could feel it. Dick Dale beatfeelgrowl Change image and share on social
That's what my music does for me. It makes people happy. When I play, I thank the Lord I've never seen someone walk away from a Dick Dale dance not having a good time. That's what it's all about. Dick Dale daledancedick Change image and share on social
I used to surf up in Ventura County at Silver Strand; plus, I've played up there many times. Dick Dale countyhaveplay Change image and share on social
I've been performing since 1955. I'm going to have to keep performing till I die because I'm not going to die in some rocking chair with a big ol' beer belly. Dick Dale beerbellybig Change image and share on social
The Musicians Hall of Fame is chosen by thousands of your peers. So it's the real thing. Dick Dale choosefamehall Change image and share on social