# Surf Beat guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Surf Beat by Dick Dale and His Del-Tones (1962). Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear. A rock classic from the 1960s.

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Dick Dale and His Del-Tones, 1962. Solo by *Dick Dale*.

A driving showcase for his percussive, drum-inspired approach to the guitar.

Surf Beat by Dick Dale and His Del-Tones is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Dick Dale and the song was released in 1962.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Surf Beat?

Dick Dale played the solo on Dick Dale and His Del-Tones's Surf Beat (1962).

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