Radio’s ‘King of the Oldies’ Dick Biondi passes away
Dick Biondi, Chicago’s AM radio “King of the Oldies” has passed away.
Throughout the ‘60s, he helped introduce much of the U.S. and Canada to rock and roll with stints at Chicago’s two AM Top-40 stations, WLS and WCFL.
RIP to one of my first radio idols, @DickBiondi. He died June 26th at age 90 after decades of entertaining Chicago.
Robert Feder provides the best coverage of his life and impact. https://t.co/eNmeGbSXph@WGNTV @WGNMorningNews @WGNRadio — DeanRichards (@DeanRichards) July 2, 2023
In 1984 his signature voice helped launch oldies station WJMK where he stayed until 2005.
He finished his career spinning golden oldies and classic rock at WLS
He passed away Monday at the age of 90.
Source: WGN TV Chicago
