Frankie Crocker

January 10, 2024
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Quick Facts

Frankie Crocker
Full Name Frankie Crocker
Occupation Dj
Date Of Birth Dec 18, 1937(1937-12-18)
Age 87
Date Of Death 2000-10-21
Birthplace Buffalo
Country United States
Birth City New York
Horoscope Sagittarius

Frankie Crocker Biography

Name Frankie Crocker
Birthday Dec 18
Birth Year 1937
Place Of Birth Buffalo
Home Town New York
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Sagittarius

Frankie Crocker is one of the most popular and richest DJ who was born on December 18, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, United States. The former disc jockey on the radio who was called Hollywood by his colleagues due to his inherent ability to promote and brand himself. He was also referred to for his role as Chief Rocker.

Both he and the former DJ Both he and former DJ Rick Dees found success on the radio. had some success with the music industry.

He passed away from pancreatic cancer on October 2, 2000. He wasn’t married and kept the diagnosis secret from all people even his mother.

Frankie Crocker Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income DJ
House Living in own house.

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

He started his career at WUFO AM, a local Soul station broadcasting out of Buffalo.

He was in 2005 when he received a nomination to be inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Frankie Crocker Dating?

According to our records, Frankie Crocker is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Frankie Crocker’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Frankie Ranked on the list of most popular DJ. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Frankie Crocker celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Frankie Crocker

  1. Frankie Crocker was a legendary American disc jockey.
  2. He was born on December 18, 1937 in Buffalo, New York.
  3. Crocker became famous for his radio show “The Chief Rocker”.
  4. He worked at several radio stations including WBLS and WWRL.
  5. Crocker was known for introducing new music to his listeners.
  6. He coined the phrase “urban contemporary” to describe his style of music.
  7. In 1979, he hosted the first nationally syndicated urban countdown show.
  8. Crocker was also a television personality and actor.
  9. He died on October 21, 2000 due to complications from diabetes.
  10. His legacy continues to influence modern-day DJs and broadcasters.

What happened Frankie Crocker?

In October 2000, Crocker went into a Miami area hospital for several weeks. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and kept the illness a secret from his friends and even from his mother. He died on October 21, 2000.

How old was Frankie Crocker when he died?

62 years (1937–2000)

What was Frankie Crocker's theme song?

Frankie Crocker~Theme Song~ Moody’s Mood.

Was Frankie Crocker a disco DJ?

Frankie Crocker was the flamboyant kingpin of disco radio , though he had never singled out dance music as a specialty. He played rhythm and blues and jazz on the radio in his hometown of Buffalo, New York; in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and in Los Angeles before joining WMCA in New York as one of the “Good Guys” in 1968.

Is DJ Frankie Crocker still alive?

October 21, 2000

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