Get to know Absolute Classic Rock's Breakfast Show host Dave Berry
Catch him on The Dave Berry Breakfast Show
Last updated 19th Sep 2024
Dave Berry is here to wake you up every morning on Absolute Classic Rock, and our whole family of stations, every weekday from 6am. The Dave Berry Breakfast Show is packed full of the biggest guests and great gigs, but who is the man behind the mic? Get to know Dave Berry a little bit better right here...
Check out our handy Q&A with the Breakfast Show host, from his most memorable gig, to what can we expect from his show on Absolute Classic Rock and all the ways to listen. Ever wondered which song would be his exception to the No Repeat Guarantee? Or what his go-to decade is? We've got you covered.
Who were the first band that got you into music?
"The Beatles probably feature somewhere on most people's list and for me it was discovering the medley on the B-Side of Abbey Road. From there I plundered my parents' record collection for more Beatles and unearthed plenty of other gems along the way from Marvin Gaye to David Bowie."
What is your most memorable gig?
"The first time Oasis played Knebworth. It’s obviously near on impossible to know if you’re at a legendary gig at the time but even back then, on the way to it on the train I think we all knew we were part of something special, a live event that people would talk about for years to come."
Of course, you can only imagine how excited Dave when when the news broke that Oasis were officially reuniting! Check out all of the clues that led up to the Oasis reunion.
Who's the best guest you've had on the show and why?
"I have been blessed with some truly incredible guests over the years, fine folk who have been on top form from Jennifer Lawrence to Dave Grohl via Stephen Fry, however my favourite on-air moment involving a guest is when we had technical issues during my time with Denzel Washington and I asked him to sack the camera operator Phil. What unfolded was pure gold.
Check out the moment right here on our Facebook page.
WATCH: Denzel Washington on The Dave Berry Breakfast Show
What can we expect from your show on Absolute Classic Rock?
"Music, guests and big adventures alongside our brilliant listeners over sharing with little or no shame at all!"
Which song could be your exception to the No Repeat Guarantee?
"I do tend to get a little obsessed with songs and whether it be a new one or an old favourite I will play it over and over again for a week. Currently on loop it’s Editors ‘An End has a Start’. The song I could listen to forever would be The Rolling Stones, ‘Gimme Shelter’, it’s perfection."
LISTEN: Editors 'An End Has A Start'
Which Absolute decade is your go-to?
"Before I joined the Absolute family I was a 60s kinda guy... But now I’d have to say The Main Station as I don’t want to upset anybody. You simply cannot pick your favourite child."
Check out Absolute Radio 60s right here.
What’s been your biggest highlight from your time at Absolute Radio?
"Creating and launching Absolute Radio: You. We spent a month on air speaking with so many wonderful listeners all of whom dreamed of having their very own bespoke radio station. In the end we unearthed Natalie Cole, and Absolute Radio Natalie was born! The whole process from beginning to end was so much fun and so rewarding."
Check out more about Absolute Radio: You right here.
What is your favourite thing about presenting?
"When it comes to hosting the Breakfast Show it’s the unscripted, funny, silly and sometimes slightly surreal brilliance of the team I get to chat with every morning. Matt, Emma, Anna and Glenn make getting up very, very early a joy."
Where can you find Dave Berry on socials?
X (formerly Twitter): Daveberry_Tweet
Instagram: Dave_Berry_Insta
Meet the Absolute Radio presenters:
Dave Berry
Charlton fan. Sharp-dressed man. Wake up with Dave Berry every weekday with the Dave Berry Breakfast Show every weekday from 6-10am.
Jason Manford
Laugh off your Sunday morning hangover with one of the UK's finest comedians, from 8-11am.
Jon Richardson
Join Jon Richardson as he brings his natural energy and enthusiasm for life to the Absolute Radio airwaves at 8am every Saturday morning from 7th September.
Andy Bush & Richie Firth
Join Bush & Richie for the Hometime show, weekdays from 4-7pm. 3 hours of nonsense presented by 2 confused dads. Apologies in advance.
Leona Graham
Leona Graham brings you the No Repeat Guarantee - you'll never hear the same song twice. Plus Teabreak Trivia at 10.30 and rarely played songs on Haven't Heard it for Ages. Listen weekdays 10am-1pm.
Ben Burrell
Ben Burrell continues the No Repeat Guarantee. You won't hear the same song twice! And Ben searches for the best songs from different bands. Weekdays 1-4pm.
Danielle Perry
Danielle Perry starts your evening by playing the best songs from across the Absolute Radio network. From 60s to now, there'll be tracks you've not heard for ages! Listen weekdays from 7-10pm.
Sarah Champion
Whatever you're up to, Sarah Champion has your playlist sorted with brilliant music, every weekend from 11am-2pm.
Jay Lawrence
Join Jay on Mondays to Thursdays from 10pm-1am for all the best tracks.
Dan Noble
Dan's here until 6am with a sackful of tunes to keep you company whether you're cooking dinner, working lates or heading to the gym.
Matt Forde
Matt Forde presents Rock 'n' Roll Football every Saturday from 2pm with Matt Dyson. It's music and goals like you've never heard before!
Matt Dyson
As well as lending his voice and dry humour to The Dave Berry Breakfast Show, Dyson also keeps you abreast of all the goals on Rock 'n' Roll Football on Saturday afternoons with Matt Forde.
Claire Sturgess
The national treasure that is Claire Sturgess is here to grace your ears with top tunes, Sundays 6-8pm.
Sophie K
Join Sophie K every Thursday and Friday from 10pm for a trip Through the Decades as she plays the best songs from the 60s to now.
How can I listen to The Dave Berry Breakfast Show?
From 6am every weekday, you can catch Dave presenting The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Classic Rock. Now, with our new Rayo app, listening is easier than ever.
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