Eric Dahl  is a Nashville-based television & podcast host, radio personality, music journalist, and author with 40+ years of experience in media and music journalism. He is the creator and host of the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl, which launched in March of 2026.  A podcast for guitar players, musicians, gear collectors, builders, luthiers, amp designers, pedal makers, and music industry innovators. Each episode features in-depth interviews with the people behind guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals, pickups, strings, recording gear, acoustic instruments, and music technology. The Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl is currently available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, iHeart Podcast, Spotify, Pandora and all other major podcast outlets.

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Dahl also hosts the Rock & Review with Eric Dahl now in its 14th year in production and fourth season in national syndication. Airing in 34 U.S. television markets, 48 TV stations and reaching over 23.7 million viewers weekly. The show has produced more than 1,1250 music-artist focused segments, highlighting legendary performers and emerging talent from across the music industry.

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A lifelong guitarist and songwriter, Dahl gained international recognition in 2009 after purchasing and returning B.B. King’s stolen 80th Birthday “Lucille” guitar. The experience led to his authorized book, B.B. King’s Lucille and the Loves Before Her, first edition in 2013. And later an expanded edition in 2020 with a foreword by the late Charlie Daniels. In addition to broadcasting, Dahl has published over 10,000 music articles for leading publications including Worship Musician magazine, American Songwriter, Maverick Country, Guitar World, MusicRadar, Guitar.com, and Collectible Guitar.