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Eric Dahl's Journey from Accidental Guitar Collector to National TV Host
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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
Chapters
1. Introduction to Almost Live Nashville (00:00:00)
2. Eric's Background & BB King Connection (00:02:45)
3. The Path to Nashville (00:05:33)
4. Interviewing Techniques & Memorable Moments (00:12:28)
5. Growing a Music Show Nationwide (00:19:33)
6. Musicians Interviewing Musicians (00:25:42)
7. Dream Guests & Nashville's Unique Community (00:30:18)
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