16 Facts About Donnie Simpson

Donnie Simpson is a longtime American radio DJ as well as a television and movie personality.

Donnie Simpson hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on Washington, DC, radio station WPGC-FM from March 1993 to January 29,2010.

Currently, he hosts The Donnie Simpson Show on DC-based radio station WMMJ-FM, which began airing on August 17,2015.

Donnie Simpson was Billboard's Radio Personality of the Year and Program Director of the Year.

Donnie Simpson was born on January 30,1954, and is the son of a record shop owner.

Donnie Simpson quickly became known for his sultry voice, warm smile, and piercing green eyes.

Donnie Simpson remained with WKYS for 15 years through its format migration from Disco-based Rhythmic Contemporary Hits to Urban Contemporary in the 1980s.

Donnie Simpson hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show in morning drive for over 30 years.

In 1981, Donnie 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.

In 1983, Donnie was recruited by Robert L Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television BET, to host the network's primetime music video show, Video Soul.

Donnie Simpson remained with the show until its cancellation in 1997.

Over several decades, Donnie Simpson has hosted many network specials and tributes.

Donnie Simpson 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 1988, Donnie Simpson was recognized as both the best radio personality and Top program director in the nation by Billboard Magazine, the world's most influential music industry publication.

Donnie Simpson received both Billboard's prestigious Radio Personality of the Year and Program Director of the Year awards.

In 2004, Donnie Simpson was inducted into the BET Walk of Fame.