My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

Through my years of experience, I've recognized

two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars or behind-the-scenes staff,

have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories,

which offer a glimpse into their lives and the evolution of their life stories.

This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information on how they evolve into their chosen career.

We will delve into their journey to stardom, discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of entertainment.

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville.

Joining us today is Vicki Peterson.

She's the co-founder and lead guitarist of the

Bengals, the all-female powerhouse that gave us unstoppable hits like Manic Monday, Walk Like an Egyptian,

and the timeless ballad Eternal Flame. From her time in the 80s in L.A. to multiple reunions,

platinum albums, and a legacy as one of the biggest

girl groups in rock history. She's been riffing, writing, and harmonizing into our hearts for

decades. More recently, she's been channeling that magic into heartfelt Americana projects

with her husband, John Kalsil. She has a great story to tell. So before we dive into our episode,

we'll be back with an uninterrupted show right after a word from our sponsors. Thanks for joining

us today. I appreciate the time and the attention. Oh, it's my pleasure. Happy to have you here.

I understand you started playing in high school and then it developed from there.

Can you give us a little background on how you started putting it all together to ultimately develop into the group that you became?

There's sort of a thread of continuity from my desires to make music in high school and

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