When I first played the guitar without plugging it into an amplifier, the people at Fender were blown away. They couldn't believe the sound. I said, 'See, gentlemen, the world is no longer flat.' Dick Dale amplifierblowfender Change image and share on social
I answer number one to myself, because I know myself. I answer to my fans, because they know me. My mother knows me and God knows me, and that's where it's at. Dick Dale answerfangod Change image and share on social
The kids called me King of the Surf Guitar. I surfed sunup to sundown. Dick Dale callguitarkid Change image and share on social
I actually first picked up an ukulele before I picked up a guitar. Dick Dale guitarpickukulele Change image and share on social
I surfed Dana Point, San Clemente, and of course Huntington Beach. Every morning, you could find me at the hot water pipe. Dick Dale beachclementedana Change image and share on social
People ask about love. Real love. I was never in love; the people around me didn't love me. They were just along for the ride. Dick Dale lovepeoplereal Change image and share on social
Little Richard, he'd say, 'Oh Dick Dale! You have luscious lips!' Dick Dale daledicklip Change image and share on social
Some guys record an album with songs that are filler. I recorded this album like it was my last. Dick Dale albumfillerguy Change image and share on social
