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  104.7 KCLD - St. Cloud's Hit Music Station!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Talented comedic performer Rick Dees has made an indelible mark in the world of radio with this captivating, wacky style of comedy which is as many-faceted as the assortment of characters he creates.
Rick has been honored with many awards for his accomplishments, most recently in 2006 for his ongoing work with youth, and includes being honored for groundbreaking achievement in radio with his own star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rick is married to Julie Dees, one of the nation's most talented voice artists and comediennes.
www.1047kcld.com /rickdees.shtml   (367 words)

  
  Rick Dees - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dees graduated from Greensboro Grimsley High School in 1968 and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972.
Dees was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1999 and has also received the People's Choice Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dees is married to the former Julie McWhirter, a voice actress.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rick_Dees   (586 words)

  
 Radio Hall of Fame -Rick Dees, Network Personality
Dees is more of an entertainer than a music presenter, for his shows are filled with bits of “inspired madness” that make listening to his inventive interruptions almost as enjoyable as hearing the music he plays.
Dees is the recipient of The People’s Choice Award and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rick Dees was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1999.
www.radiohof.org /discjockey/rickdees.html   (242 words)

  
 Super Dees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Rick Dees is spearheading his own comeback in L.A. radio.
He and and his wife, Julie Dees, who is a voice-over artist in her own right and regularly contributes material to the show, managed to hang on by doing voice-over work.
Dees' humility and perspective - allowing his station to be the star- have made him a full-time local legend and part-time national star.
www.radioguide.com /magazine/vol1no4/ricdees.html   (2140 words)

  
 Rick Dees
Dees is more of an entertainer than a music presenter, for his shows are filled with bits of “inspired madness” that make listening to his inventive interruptions almost as enjoyable as hearing the music he plays.
Dees is the recipient of The People’s Choice Award and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rick Dees was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1999.
www.museum.tv /rhofsection.php?page=192   (260 words)

  
 Faux-Newz - Rick Dees Confused For Rick James, Thought Dead
In a case of mistaken identity, Rick Dees, the longtime local disc jockey and one-time chart-topper with "Disco Duck", was confused with Rick James and pronounced dead Friday, August 6.
Rick Dees, meanwhile, has turned the misunderstanding into another "wacky" bit on his show, "Dead People I'm Mistaken for", and promised some real zingers in the weeks ahead.
Dees claims to have been mistaken for upon the moment of their deaths: Lloyd Bridges, Marlon Brando, Ronald Reagan, and Sally Struthers.
www.thamike.com /faux_newz/816_829/dees.html   (540 words)

  
 Rick Dees
Top 40 DJ and Carolina alumnus Rick Dees has made it easier for some University students to follow their dreams of making it big in the entertainment world.
Dees, a Greensboro native and 1972 Carolina graduate, has been named America's number one radio personality for 10 years in a row by Billboard Magazine.
His "Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown" is heard by 50 million people every week on more than 350 stations in the U. and 70 countries.
carolinafirst.unc.edu /connections/spring1998/rickdees.htm   (312 words)

  
 An Online rick dees top 40 countdown Guide
Articles on rick dees top 40 countdown and Such
Mas sitios sobre rick dees top 40 countdown
Un portal de noticias sobre rick dees top 40 countdown
www.fket.info /rick-dees-top-40-countdown/2180/an-online-rick-dees-top-40-countdown-guide.html   (226 words)

  
 Into The Night with Rick Dees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Rick Dees was too "California," according to the ABC guys, and was replaced just about the time his audience was finding him.
What this meant was that a viewer who actually wanted to watch Rick (and that guy who did the amazing Barney Fife imitation...who was that actor?) Had to sit through PM Magazine, a re-run of Night Court, and ABC News Nightline (which ran late at least 2ce a week) before it came on.
Rick Dees was the head of the production company that made "Into the Night." When the show bombed, he fired himself as host and hired another guy, who was even worse!!
www.jumptheshark.com /i/intothenight.htm   (789 words)

  
 Disco Profiles - Rick Dees
Rick Dees was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Rick has been honoured with many awards for his accomplishments, including his own star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rick is married to Julie Dees, one of the nation's most talented voice artists and comediennes.
www.comicgenius.com /DiscoFever/disco_profiles/rick_dees/rick_dees_profile.htm   (438 words)

  
 Rick Dees - Biography - AOL Music
Best-known for his 1977 novelty hit "Disco Duck," Rick Dees (born Riedon Osmond Dees III) reigns as one of America's top DJs.
A native of Greensboro, NC, Dees launched his radio career at the age of 17, as host of a country music show.
Get Rick Dees biography information, download, listen and watch Rick Dees music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and use the music search function to find information on other new and established recording artists.
music.aol.com /artist/rick-dees/153/biography   (300 words)

  
 RBR Interviews Rick Dees
We asked Rick about his career, what's next and about his son Kevin who's already capitalized on the next wave-the first "I-Jock" on the KIISFMi website.
We are working on putting together an agreement with [Dees' co-host] Ellen Kaye to do a show.
There's a TV show called "Dees TV." It has just all exploded in the last month, because we have done this deal.
www.rbr.com /interviews/rick_dees.asp   (1855 words)

  
 Rick Dees: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
This is the album that made Rick Dees' career.
Dees first aired this parody while a DJ at WHBQ in Memphis in 1977.
The song took advantage of the disco craze and has been called the biggest selling novelty hit of the 1970s.
www.music.com /person/rick_dees/1   (290 words)

  
 Rick Dees Returns to L.A. Radio - TMZ.com
TMZ has learned that legendary radio personality Rick Dees is returning to the airwaves on the brand new L.A. radio station Movin 93.9.
Rick started my day off and always put me in a good, positive, humorous mood in a fun, healthy way.
Cause I am sure not going to listen to Rick Dees in the morning the same old crap that he did everyday for a 100 years on kiis.
www.tmz.com /2006/08/17/rick-dees-returns-to-l-a-radio   (1131 words)

  
 Z103.5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Talented comedic performer Rick Dees has made an indelible mark in the world of radio with this captivating, wacky style of comedy which is as many-faceted as the assortment of characters he creates.
His is a familiar voice each weekend on the internationally syndicated “Rick Dees Weekly Top 40.” The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 reaches over 70 million people a week.
Rick has been honored with many awards for his accomplishments, including his own star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
www.z1035.com /features/rickdees   (172 words)

  
 Rick Dees Retires
In telling listeners of his decision, Dees said he "owes a debt of gratitude" to his longtime fans and noted that he looks forward "to several more years with the Weekly Top 40.
It's a new a day - let's get going." Dees, who joined KIIS 22 years ago, noted that ratings fluctuate but said that his show is the No. 1-revenue generating morning program in L.A. Dees then played Enya's "Only Time," and featured audio highlights from Dees' program from over the years.
I met Rick Dees on an elevator in downtown Memphis in 1976, the most entertaining elevator ride of my life.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1075681/posts   (2015 words)

  
 Michael Jackson World Network (MJWN) - Rick Dees Interview
On September 10th, 2003, just 3 days before Michael opens his home for a charity event to benefit the 'Oneness Foundation,' 'Make-a-Wish Foundation' and 'E Ai Como E Que Fica', he grants radio host Rick Dees from KIIS-FM, an exclusive interview via telephone.
Rick and Michael have a few laughs and discuss the ground rules for the after party that will be held at Neverland on the evening of the upcoming charity event.
Michael Jackson, Rick Dees in the morning, that's what it's all about, the world exclusive interview, he will only do one, and thank you for choosing us Michael.
www.mjworld.net /news/interviews/rickdees.htm   (1084 words)

  
 Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Show Highlights
Each week all three editions of The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown are streamed here online, allowing listeners to listen to at their convenience and from the beginning when Rick takes the mike.
The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown - IN ALL THREE EDITIONS - is at your fingertips 24/7/365!
Dees has the skinny on who's ruffling so many feathers!
www.rick.com /index.cfm?p=2   (169 words)

  
 Rick Dees to return to radio
Rick Dees is going back on the air in LA.
The radio legend will be the morning hosted on the new Movin 93.9, launched today (August 17th) in Los Angeles by Emmis Communications.
30 Years ago in 1976, Dees had a massive hit with the novelty song 'Disco Duck'.
www.undercover.com.au /news/2006/aug06/20060818_rickdees.html   (166 words)

  
 Rick Dees (cont)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Rick has been honored with many awards for his
In the motion picture “La Bamba,” Rick portrayed Ted
Rick is married to Julie Dees, one of the nation's most
www.1049jackfm.com /rickcont.html   (209 words)

  
 Rick Dees Photos - Rick Dees News - Rick Dees Information
As "Rick Dees and his Band of Idiots", he hit #1 on the Billboard Charts in 1978 with the song 'Disco Duck' (edit)
He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care." (edit)
Tell the world what you think of Rick Dees, write a review for this person.
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 Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Chart - A.T.M. Lyrics
Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Chart - A.T.M. Lyrics
Top 10 of Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Chart
To view the rest of the Rick Dees Weekly Top 40, please visit www.rick.com.
www.atmlyrics.com /showchart.php?chart=rickdees   (102 words)

  
 Rick Dees : The Original Disco Duck - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Rick Dees : The Original Disco Duck - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Browse artists: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
A bit of trivia: the hit song was inspired by a 1960s dance hit called "The Duck" by Jackie Lee.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,74929,00.html   (203 words)

  
 Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots Spousal Arousal * on CD at Smarter.com
Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots Spousal Arousal * on CD at Smarter.com
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www.smarter.com /spousal_arousal_---pd--ch-5--pi-244125.html   (114 words)

  
 Rick Dees - AOL Music
DEES INFO · THE WEEKLY TOP 40
The biggest names in music, including Mary J. Blige, Katharine McPhee, John Legend and more perform for the kids to benefit the JCPenney Afterschool Fund.
Download, listen and watch Rick Dees music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/rick-dees/153/main   (137 words)

  
 Rick Dees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
From the May 10 LARadio.com: "KISS-FM's Rick Dees mentioned the other morning that his late 1970s hit, 'Disco Duck,' sold 6 million copies.
At a penny a copy, it took three years for him to receive the $60,000 in royalties.
'They sent me a statement listing parties and promotion to celebrate the #1 position on the charts,' lamented Rick.
www.rockrap.com /nomusicbiz/dees.html   (96 words)

  
 RICK DEES - The DJ List
You are in: Home → The DJ List → RICK DEES
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You'll need to upload a picture to be sure to have it shown in the Recent Readers box.
www.thedjlist.com /djs/RICK_DEES   (73 words)

  
 NEWSMEAT ► Rick Dees's Federal Campaign Contribution Report
NEWSMEAT ► Rick Dees's Federal Campaign Contribution Report
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Data for this NEWSMEAT report provided by the Federal Election Commission as of 8/28/06 — 12,762,850 records
www.newsmeat.com /celebrity_political_donations/Rick_Dees.php   (228 words)

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