DEES BIOGRAPHY
Comedic performer and renowned radio personality, Rick Dees has made an indelible mark in the entertainment world with his captivating enthusiasm and quick-witted style. His #1 internationally syndicated radio show, The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40, is heard each weekend by more than 70 million people around the world, including virtually every city in the United States, 125 countries, 27 massive ships at sea, and on the Armed Forces Radio Network. Distributed domestically by Citadel Media Networks and internationally by Dees Entertainment International, Dees’ familiar voice and multitude of characters have become a mainstay of the American psyche and have even extended into Beijing, China becoming the first English speaking radio show to entertain Chinese listeners on weekends.
Rick became the hottest property in radio when he began hosting the top rated morning radio show in Los Angeles on KIIS-FM in July of 1981. In a short time, he turned KIIS-FM into the #1 revenue generating radio station in America with an asset value approaching one-half billion dollars. With unprecedented ratings success, Dees garnered many accolades, including Billboard Radio Personality Of The Year ten years in a row, the Marconi Award, the National Radio Hall Of Fame, and his induction into the National Association Of Broadcasters’ Hall Of Fame. In addition to his internationally acclaimed Countdown show, Dees most recently broadcast his Rick Dees In The Morning show on the Los Angeles airwaves MOVIN’ 93.9-FM, an Emmis Communications radio station.
His latest ventures reflect his expansion into the digital realm, expanding distribution of his own abundant entertainment content, as well as launching many online digital channels, the first of which is allnumber1hits.com, presented online via the newly upgraded hub of all things Rick Dees, rick.com.
Rick Dees’ introduction to the international entertainment arena began during the disco craze of the late 70’s. Dees wrote and recorded “Disco Duck,” the award-winning runaway hit that sold more than six million copies. This platinum recording earned him a People’s Choice Award, and the BMI Award for record sales in one year. In 1984, Dees received a Grammy Award nomination for his comedy album, “Hurt Me Baby - Make Me Write Bad Checks” and has since received the Grammy Governor’s Award. His other comedy albums - “I‘m Not Crazy,” “Rick Dees’ Greatest Hit (The White Album),” and “Put It Where The Moon Don’t Shine” have also enjoyed worldwide success.
In television, Dees hosted his own late-night show on the ABC television network in the early 90’s, “Into The Night Starring Rick Dees.” He has guest-starred on “Roseanne,” “Married With Children,” “Cheers,” “Diagnosis Murder,” and many other hit shows. In addition, Dees hosted the popular syndicated series “Solid Gold” from Paramount Television, and his voice has been enjoyed on numerous animated features, including The Flintstones where he starred as Rock Dees, and Jetsons: The Movie, where he played Rocket Rick.
In feature films, Rick Dees had a leading role in La Bamba, portraying Ted Quillen, the young man who helped launch Ritchie Valen’s career.
While his ingrained sense of the absurd and his fervent love of comedy have earned him top ratings in every city in which he has performed, Dees also has become a consummate businessman and entrepreneur outside the radio world. He is the co-founder of FINE LIVING, the lifestyle cable and satellite network in partnership with Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI). FINE LIVING is now in over 50 million homes. He is also the founder of DDN - The Dees Digital Network, the online engine that drives RICK.COM.
An avid outdoorsman, Dees is passionate about preserving the open land in America. He is also a farmer, raising both crops and cattle in central Kentucky. He loves water skiing and golf, and has a handicap of 6 on the links. He even caddied at the Masters in Augusta for Mark O’Meara. Rick is also an ardent pastry chef, who loves to bake anything with chocolate.
Dees graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in Radio, TV and Motion Pictures, and is an inductee in the North Carolina Broadcast Hall Of Fame. Active in Young Life, an organization committed to helping youth in their formative years, Rick also is a proud participant in the Boy Scouts Of America, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout himself at age 15.
Rick Dees currently resides in Toluca Lake, a suburb of Los Angeles, with his wife Julie, who is an accomplished comedienne with numerous credits, including being the voice of several Smurfs, and voice of Casper The Friendly Ghost. Julie’s stand-up comedy has thrilled audiences around the world, and she plies these skills as a regular on Rick’s radio shows. Julie and Rick have a son, Kevin, who is President of Creative Development for Dees Entertainment, Inc., and a radio and TV host himself.


















KENYAN BIG FAN love u rick
Dees Junkie — Wed, 03/03/2010 - 06:00KENYAN BIG FAN love u rick
hey rick,a listener from
Dees Junkie — Wed, 03/03/2010 - 05:59hey rick,a listener from Kenya.i love ur show man.think one day i'll be rocking the air waves like you. advise me on how u really do it dude.kudos rick.Desmond Karani,email karanidesmond@yahoo.com.
Man Rick,i've grown up
Dees Junkie — Tue, 03/02/2010 - 01:40Man Rick,i've grown up listening to your show on capital radio here in Uganda.What happened?The show aint airing anymore!
Kamukama, Kampala-Uganda: tibabob@yahoo.com
Hi Rick, I am a local
Dees Junkie — Tue, 02/09/2010 - 21:52Hi Rick, I am a local Danvillian in Kentucky. Have admired your property and observed it as well. I think I ran across you one day in Wallyworld (Wal Mart) in Danviille. Well, here is hoping life is good and that we may run into one another again. I wondered how much time you actually spend in your Ky. Home. Thanks and take care Bob From Dtown
You rock Rick!! Where can we
Dees Junkie — Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:10You rock Rick!! Where can we hear Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 in Los Angeles?
Hi Rick, am a regular listner
Dees Junkie — Sat, 01/23/2010 - 21:44Hi Rick, am a regular listner to ur program on 96.9cool fm nigeria. you av taken entertainment to the next level i must confess...keep up the good works and hoping to c u sumday....smiles'' ALFRED from Nigeria
Hi rick,am a reguler listner
Dees Junkie — Sat, 01/23/2010 - 21:30Hi rick,am a reguler listner to your program on 96.9cool f.m nigeria. u are d best i must confess cos u have taken entertaiment to the next level. keep up the good work hopin to meet wit u sumday.............. ALFRED from Nigeria.
Hi Rick, I've been a
Dees Junkie — Fri, 11/27/2009 - 15:43Hi Rick,
I've been a listening to the WeeklyTop40 for years together and i have to say that YOUR THE BEST! My weekends at Singapore have been the best ever since i tuned in to your show on 98.7 FM.
I don't think you remember, but a few years back you played a Britney spears track -
Oops i did it again , a radio edit where your voice was featured during the part :
"But I thought the old lady dropped it into the ocean in the end"
"Well baby, I went down and got it for you"
"Oh, you shouldn't have"
Rick, you added this amaizing tagline after "Oh, you shouldn't have" - "i charged it to your account!!"
You have done so many years of radio that i dont think you remember all your shows, but I remember each part of your show which i can never forget!! The weeklytop40 is a gift from heaven :) Your shows rock the airwaves!! Your the best rick....
Regards,
Julius Sharma
loyal listener from Malaysia
Dees Junkie — Thu, 11/19/2009 - 21:28loyal listener from Malaysia - HitzFM.
J.
I listen to the rick dees top
Dees Junkie — Mon, 11/16/2009 - 08:26I listen to the rick dees top 40 in peterbro canada on 99.7 fm hi
Hi rick.i always listen rick
Juoleiouz — Sat, 10/17/2009 - 01:53Hi rick.i always listen rick dees top 40 during saturdays here,and ur show rock on here,nice that we have an english fm station here,thanx for existing..from Taiwan with love! Hehehe u rock man!
Good morning bro., it's
bro.sly — Fri, 10/16/2009 - 18:02Good morning bro., it's saturday... me, 35 year old... first heard rick top 40 program thru hitzFm malaysia 3 years ago...
Good luck bro..... God Bless and be with you...
bro.sly
kuching, sarawak, malaysia
I listen to Rick in Nigeria,
Dees Junkie — Sun, 10/11/2009 - 05:39I listen to Rick in Nigeria, and wow I love his voice. You rock Rick
Hey Rick! I listen to the
Dees Junkie — Sun, 10/04/2009 - 10:08Hey Rick! I listen to the weekly top 40 every weekend! I love you!!
I was singing up for the contest for " A Christmas Carol " and it asks for your state. I'm from Canada, and it doesn't say Canada, or Ontario. Can you please tell me what to do so I can sign up? Thanks a ton!!
~ Savannah
Hi Rick My name is Valentina
Dees Junkie — Tue, 08/25/2009 - 00:12Hi Rick
My name is Valentina from Nigeria
I listen to your awe inspiring Weekly Top 40...since 1999
U rock my weekend Rick...
I do not usually say this Rick...but
I Love You Rigdon!!!
:-)
wow. im 15 and you im
Dees Junkie — Mon, 07/20/2009 - 14:48wow. im 15 and you im listening to ya from australia. wow you are far away.
I'm 50 yrs old and first
Dees Junkie — Mon, 06/29/2009 - 03:52I'm 50 yrs old and first heard rick while in high school in birmingham
he also came to some of our football pep rallies at woodlawn high school and i believe would
pose as a character named Dr. Billy Frank Birmingham
Chip clifton
Brookeland, TX
I listen to Rick in BLYTHE,
Dees Junkie — Sat, 06/27/2009 - 22:07I listen to Rick in BLYTHE, CA on channel KJMB!!! Sat. is the best!!! You are the best Rick!!!
I'm 50 years old and I have
Dees Junkie — Sat, 06/27/2009 - 07:50I'm 50 years old and I have been listening to Rick Dees since his KHJ days in Los Angeles. I've listened for every one of his 23 years at KIIS-FM. The day Rick left KIIS was the day I stopped listening to KIIS. In 1982 I was running a commercial on KIIS-FM and in the sales meeting I asked if the copy could be read by Rick Dees, You came into the meeting and said you would be happy to do the commercial. You did a great job.
I am such a fan you were like part of the family. It was like Kevin was a nephew and I always wondered what and how he was doing. It's good to see he is doine well.
Rick.com is great and I will always be a fan.
God bless you, Julie, Kevin and the rest of the family.
Rod Davis
Victorville, CA
So where can I tune in to
Dees Junkie — Thu, 06/25/2009 - 19:54So where can I tune in to hear him?
I have been listenint to
Dees Junkie — Sat, 06/13/2009 - 10:15I have been listenint to since i was in 6th grade. I am now 40 years old and when i heard you where on movin 93.9 i made sure i listen to it. But since i moved from the la area and live out in hemet california i tried main streaming you was surprised when i found out you where no long 93.9 and now all spanish speaking station. So i typed up rick dees and i am now on your on li ne w/your own place. I am now back to hearing the voice i grew up with and am in awe of your accomplishiment. Thank for the memories and more to come.
Dina Worsham
Hemet, CA
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