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Surf's Up: Dick Dale Channels the Ocean

The Del-Tones are well-known for bringing “surfing music” mainstream but this iconic style started out with Richard Monsour (later to become Dick Dale) and his cousin Ray Samra playing at the Rinky Dink Ice Cream Parlor in Newport Beach. Follow the evolution of Dale’s signature sound: instrumental, rocket-fueled guitar that sounds like surfing feels.

English
  • Runtime 8 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 10, 2024 by
    Benbou
  • Modified June 10, 2024 by
    Benbou