Guitar Player Magazine says Dick Dale is the father of Heavy Metal, blowing up 48 amplifiers, creating the first power amplifier. -Dick Dale Power
I don't play pyrotechnic scales. I play about frustration, patience, anger. Music is an extension of my soul. -Dick Dale Anger
I always wanted a guitar. I always wanted to be a cowboy singer because I also listened to Hank Williams, and he would always sing these neat romantic songs. -Dick Dale Romantic
There's a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around. -Dick Dale Pet
I don't play pyrotechnic scales. I play about frustration, patience, anger. Music is an extension of my soul. -Dick Dale Patience
I surfed Dana Point, San Clemente, and of course Huntington Beach. Every morning, you could find me at the hot water pipe. -Dick Dale Morning