Rick Dees is an American radio personality, comedian, and actor born on March 14, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL. He is best known for hosting the syndicated Weekly Top 40 Countdown radio show in the 1980s and 1990s. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award for his comedy album Hurt Me Baby - Make Me Write Bad Checks in 1984.Rick Dees is a member of DJ
Age, Biography and Wiki
Net worth: $35 million
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About
Host of the syndicated Weekly Top 40 Countdown radio show in the 1980 and '90s. He received a Grammy nomination for his comedy album Hurt Me Baby - Make Me Write Bad Checks in 1984.
Before Fame
His began his eponymous countdown show as a DJ for the Los Angeles station KIIS-FM, and soon after was heard in 40 markets.
Trivia
After a successful career, he was inducted into both the National Association of Broadcasters and National Radio Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He married Julie McWhirter, a popular comedienne in her own right, who helped him compose the unique sound effects to his countdown show.
Associated With
After Dees left KIIS in a contract dispute, the young Ryan Seacrest was recruited to replace him.
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