Like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, Dick Dale was an undisputed guitar god. Known as The King of Surf Guitar, he amplified the sound of California’s surf culture with his gold Fender Stratocaster ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Guitar Tricks Surf guitar is iconic. The moment you hear a tremolo-picking slide you can ...

There’s no need to catch an actual wave to feel like you’re out in the California surf this month thanks to the return of a festival that celebrates beach music. The 15th annual Surf Guitar 101 ...

In tribute to the King of Surf Guitar: “They didn’t want anyone to play the guitar; They said it was the devil’s music” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

Hemosa Beach is known for its legendary ties to punk rock and attracting jazz greats to The Lighthouse Cafe — but there’s also surf music in the city’s DNA. The Lighthouse, along with the Hermosa ...

The Blue Hawaiians from Los Angeles were there, as were Frankie & the Pool Boys from San Francisco and Fascinating Creatures of the Deep from Santa Cruz. The Black Flamingos came in from New Jersey as ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dick Dale wanted to play the guitar to mimic how he felt when he went surfing. That’s how Peter Townend — as Dale was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame ...