Dick Dale and His Del-Tones

The Profile

Pioneering American surf rock band led by guitarist Dick Dale, widely credited with helping create the surf music sound in the early 1960s.

Led by Richard Anthony Monsour (professionally known as Dick Dale). Credited as a pioneer of surf music; known for the instrumental "Miserlou" and early albums such as Surfer's Choice and King of the Surf Guitar. Dick Dale (born Richard Anthony Monsour) was born May 4, 1937 and died March 16, 2019.

DeBaser reviews treat Dick Dale and His Del-Tones as pioneers of surf music, praising the distinctive guitar tone and early albums Surfer's Choice and King of the Surf Guitar. Reviews recommend these records for fans of classic surf rock and guitarists studying early electric guitar technique.