Every song is like a painting.

— Dick Dale

Guitar Player Magazine says Dick Dale is the father of Heavy Metal, blowing up 48 amplifiers, creating the first power amplifier.

— Dick Dale

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

I don't play pyrotechnic scales. I play about frustration, patience, anger. Music is an extension of my soul.

— Dick Dale

I make jokes because humor is the greatest healing factor that there is.

— Dick Dale

I surfed Dana Point, San Clemente, and of course Huntington Beach. Every morning, you could find me at the hot water pipe.

— Dick Dale

There's a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around.

— Dick Dale