Donnie Simpson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Donnie Simpson
Occupation	Radio Host
Date Of Birth	Jan 30, 1954(1954-01-30)
Age	70
Birthplace	Detroit
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Capricorn

Donnie Simpson Biography

Donnie Simpson is one of the most popular and richest Radio Host who was born on January 30, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Radio DJ who hosted the Donnie Simpson Morning Show on Washington, D.C. radio.

He got a contact to He received a phone call from John Legend after announcing his leave of absence from his radio show. after an announcement of his departure of his talk show.

Simpson is known for his sultry voice, warm smile and piercing green eyes. He is the son of a record shop owner. Having been exposed to multiple genres of music, Simpson began his radio career at age 15 with WJLB in Detroit, MI where he remained for eight years. He relocated to Washington D.C. in 1977 where he began working at WRC-FM, now WKYS, as a DJ and program director. He remained with WKYS for 15 years through its format migration from Disco-based Rhythmic Contemporary Hits to Urban Contemporary in the 1980s. In 1981, Simpson landed his first television job on WRC-TV, hired as back-up anchor for the George Michael Sports Machine show on NBC’s Washington outlet. Soon after he hosted Video Soul, a music video show on BET and many other network specials. Simpson eventually hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on WPGC-FM for 17 years. He left radio in 2010.

In 1983, Simpson was recruited by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television BET, to host the network’s primetime music video show, Video Soul. Simpson remained with the show until its cancellation in

1997. Over several decades, Simpson has hosted many network specials and tributes. He has interviewed well-known stars, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, James Brown, Usher, Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, Whitney Houston, Tupac, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, and many others. In 2004, Simpson was inducted into the BET Walk of Fame. In 2015, he was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the only non-musician so honored at that point.

He was married to Pamela Simpson in 1973.

Donnie Simpson Net Worth

Donnie Simpson is one of the richest Radio Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Donnie Simpson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his radio career at 15 years old at the Urban Contemporary radio station in Michigan.

He was a back-up anchor on his show, the He was a backup anchor for the George Michael Sports Machine sports show in Washington. Sports Machine sports program in Washington.

Donnie Simpson (born January 30, 1954) is a longtime American radio DJ as well as a television and movie personality. He hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on Washington, D.C. radio station WPGC-FM from March 1993 to January 29,

2010. Currently, he hosts The Donnie Simpson Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which began airing on August 17, 2015. Simpson is the first urban-format radio personality to have an annual salary over $1 million without being syndicated. In 2003, Simpson, through his agent and longtime friend, George Parker, inked a 6-year, 8-figure deal with WPGC-FM making Simpson the highest paid African-American radio personality ever without syndication. He was Billboard’s Radio Personality of the Year and Program Director of the Year. He has also been known by the nicknames, “Love Bug”, “The Green-eyed Bandit” and “Dr. Green Eyes” for his luminous, light green eyes.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Donnie Simpson Dating?

According to our records, Donnie Simpson married to Pamela Simpson. As of December 1, 2023, Donnie Simpson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Donnie Ranked on the list of most popular Radio Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Donnie Simpson celebrates birthday on January 30 of every year.

Where is Donnie Simpson now?

Currently, he hosts The Donnie Simpson Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM) , which began airing on August 17, 2015. Simpson is the first urban-format radio personality to have an annual salary over $1 million without being syndicated.

Is Donnie Simpson a twin?

My twin brother Lonnie is the greatest person I have ever met! Any situation he faces gives him one way to react.

How old is Donnie Simpson worth?

Net Worth:$5 Million
Nationality:| United States of America

Why did Donnie Simpson leave Wpgc?

Throughout the show, Simpson never fully addressed what exactly caused the reason for his split with WPGC, but he did make it clear that it was a creative control issue. “This was my decision. The option to stay was there. There’s no question about that,” said Simpson.

Who's the richest radio host?

Howard Stern ($90 million) Howard Stern is the highest-paid radio host in the world in 2022, according to Forbes. Stern has held the role for five consecutive years. He has been broadcasting for more than 30 years, and his current deal with SiriusXM is worth $500 million.