Eric Dahl's Journey from Accidental Guitar Collector to National TV Host
Podcast: Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... NashvillePublished On: Wed Jul 09 2025
Description: Eric Dahl, host of the nationally syndicated Rock and Review with Eric Dahl TV show, shares his fascinating journey from accidentally purchasing BB King's stolen guitar to becoming a respected music interviewer reaching millions of viewers nationwide. • Started in television at age 19 in the mid-80s • Accidentally bought BB King's stolen Lucille guitar in Las Vegas and returned it to him • Transitioned from Vegas to Nashville in 2011 to better raise his daughter • Has expanded his show from reaching 800,000 viewers to 17 million viewers nationally • Prepares extensively for interviews without scripted questions to keep conversations authentic • Interviewed over 1,080 artists across 13 years of his television show • Approaches interviews from a musician's perspective, discussing technical aspects other interviewers might miss • Recently launched a Spotify playlist featuring music from artists who appear on his show • Dreams of interviewing Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top and Lady Gaga
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