On February 4th, 2012, we were devastated to learn that our co-worker, Program Director, longtime family member and faithful friend, David Hall, had passed away.
David’s steadfast professionalism and charm were hallmarks of his time at the helm of Lightning 100. He was THE face and THE voice of Nashville rock radio and Lightning 100, spanning decades at the microphone. He was a fierce advocate of many Nashville artists you hear on Lightning 100, a role which he relished as “David Hall Rocks Y’all,” every weekday afternoon. He brought them to Nashville radio and the rest of the world via live broadcast and the internet every Sunday with Nashville Sunday Night. In local music, David championed everyone from Jason & the Scorchers in the 80’s, The Evinrudes and Leigh Nash in the 1990s, to Gabe Dixon and Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, in 2012.
Prior to his work at Lightning 100, Nashville radio listeners knew David, a Kentucky native, from his years at WKDF-FM, which was one of the south’s legendary rock stations during his employment there, from 1980 -1988. David also broadcast as part of the 1988 -1993 line-up at Classic Rock WGFX “The Fox,” before coming to Lightning 100.In the coming days we will mourn the loss of our loyal friend and celebrate his life and contributions to the Nashville music scene.
Nashville has lost a legend and a friend. Although most of my music listening today is through an iPod, Pandora, or Sirius Satellite Radio, I remember 30 years of David Hall, especially his love for the Beatles. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
So sad. I listen at work here in Florida almost every day…This has remained my hometown Nashville connection. Thanks for all the great music, David Hall.
David was the first DJ to play a record I was a part of – someone who loved the “no name” – The indie-champion. You will be greatly missed.
My condolences. David Hall is truly an icon in Nashville’s rock scene. His contributions and loyalty are second to none. I only imagine the artists I would never have been exposed to were it not for his efforts.
Rock on, David Hall.
So sad to hear of David’s passing. To me he was Lightning 100. Remember his good works and good ways and continue Lightning 100 in the tradition that he established and he will shine his blessings down on you. Prayers to his friends and family.
David Hall will be missed by us all. Even our little kids know who he was, cause he “Rocks ya’ll!” Because of David, we listen online, when we leave town, go to work, knowing we will hear the greatest, newest, local, independent music. Never forget what he has done for Nashville and music everywhere!
So few cities are as fortunate as Nashville to have a radio station like Lightning 100, where the music is locally programmed by people who care about music, and David Hall was synonymous with Lightning 100. From hosting his radio show to hosting Sunday evenings at 3rd & Lindsley, you could tell David’s life passion was quality music and there was no bigger advocate for local Nashville musicians than David Hall. He is irreplaceable and will be dearly missed.
David Hall will be greatly missed. To Lightning 100 and David’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts during this truly difficult time.
i am so saddened to hear this news. been a fan of david hall since the KDF days. he will be greatly missed. prayers go out to his family, friends, co-workers and fans.
Given he was such a Beatles/George fan, would love to hear “All Things Must Pass” in his honor/memory…
I grew up with David in Murray, Ky. When we were kids David brought the music for everybodys party. I have listened to him since his days working the local stations when he was in college at Murray State. He had a made for radio voice and loved the music. He was a great person and a good friend. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dave Hall. Prayers to his family, friends as he will be missed in Nashville radio and the world.
So shocked to hear. I’ve listened to David ever since KDF….even helped him pick out some jeans once back in my days at County Seat. RIP and prayers to your family.
I’m very sorry to get this news. David was one of the good guys. Rock In Peace brother.
I started listening to David Hall when he was on KDF and I was happy he went to WRLT when the other station went county. That’s when WRLT became my station and David Hall was always so great. I will miss hearing him. I won a CD doing the survey and he mailed it to me with a short note saying thanks for listening and I saved it and stuck it in the CD. Really glad I did. I am so sorry for the loss to his family and friends and to the entire community. He will not be forgotten.
Will miss hearing you, David, RIP. Lightning 100 is my favorite station. Condolences to all his family and friends….
This is a huge loss for Nashville radio. I’ve listened to David since he came on the air at WKDF, followed him to Classic Rock WGFX and now during his years on Lightning 100. His voice and influence on the rock scene in this city will be much missed. David truly rocked us all.
For more than 30 years I have listened to David. I will miss you.
What sad news. R.I.P. David and thanks for you support and enthusiasm.
Barry and Carbon Leaf
I was so sorry to hear the new this morning. We moved away from Nashville and when we decided to move back, one of things I really looked forward to was listening to Lightning 100 and hearing “David Hall Rocks Ya’ll”. Sending good thoughts to his family.