On this week’s Fretboard Journal Podcast, we celebrate the larger-than-life personality and music of Dick Dale, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 81.

We begin by talking to Matt Warshaw, surf historian and the author of the Encyclopedia of Surfing. Then we talk to frequent FJ contributor Jim Washburn about the time he spent with Dick Dale over the years. Lastly, we talk to John Page of John Page Guitars, who worked with Dick during his time at the Fender Custom Shop.

Love the FJ Podcast? Then you should know we have two more podcasts in our family: Luthier on Luthier and the Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons. Check them out!