Donnie Simpson Bio | Wiki
Donnie Simpson is a popular longtime American radio DJ and a television and movie personality. As of now, Donnie works as a host of The Donnie Simpson Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which started airing on August 17, 2015. Before, from March 1993 to January 29, 2010, Donnie hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on Washington, D.C. radio station WPGC-FM. He is also the first urban-format radio personality to have a yearly salary of more than $1 million without being syndicated.
He was recruited in 1983, by Robert L. Johnson, initiator of Black Entertainment Television BET, to host the network’s primetime music video show, Video Soul. Donnie remained with the show until its cancellation in 1997. During various decades, Donnie has hosted several network specials and tributes.
Donnie has interviewed best-known stars, such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, and many others. He became inducted into the BET Walk of Fame in 2004 and in 2015, Donnie became inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, as the only non-musician so honored at that point. He along with six other honorees became inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame on October 29, 2020, in a live two-hour ceremony broadcast live on radio stations across the country.
Donnie Simpson Age
Donnie was born on January 30, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He is 68 years old. Donnie celebrates his birthday on January 30, every year.
Donnie Simpson Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Donnie stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx1.78 m).
Donnie Simpson Family | Twin Brother
He was born on January 30, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States to his caring and loving parent. He is the proud son of Calvin Simpson Sr (father) and Dorothy Simpson (mother). Additionally, he became brought up together with his twin brother named Lonnie Simpson.
Donnie Simpson Wife | Daughter
Donnie is happily married to his lovely wife Pamela Simpson. The pair married in 1973. The two have been together for more than forty years. Donnie and his wife Pamela have two children a son named Donnie Jr., and a daughter, Dawn. He has a daughter named Dawn who serves as a second-grade school teacher and loves her job.
Donnie Simpson Son
Donnie also has a son named Donnie Jr. who worked as the producer of the show for a short period prior to the radio station sending the veteran broadcaster packing to make room for a host who would reach the younger generation. Following leaving WPGC, his son followed his other life dream; he was a pastry chef, and his Muffin Co. is popular in Washington D.C.
Donnie Simpson Show
Donnie works as a host of The Donnie Simpson Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which started airing on August 17, 2015. Before, from March 1993 to January 29, 2010, he hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on Washington, D.C. radio station WPGC-FM. He is also the first urban-format radio personality to have a yearly salary of more than $1 million without being syndicated.
He retired in 2010 but came back to radio and TV on August 17, 2015, this time on WMMJ (a Radio One station based in D.C.) to host The Simpson Show. His show airs Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Majic 102.3 FM. he After Dark (hosted by Donnie) on February 5, 2016, began airing on TV One. Reach Media launched The Donnie Simpson Weekend Show, a two-hour syndicated program for adult R&B-formatted radio stations on January 9, 2021.
He, in 2003, via his agent and longtime friend, George Parker, inked a 6-year, 8-figure deal with WPGC-FM making him the highest-paid African-American radio personality ever without syndication. Bonnie became Billboard’s Radio Personality of the Year and Program Director of the Year. It became reported on August 17, 2020, that Donnie with six other broadcasters, would be inducted into The Radio Hall of Fame. That Class of 2020 inductees became honored during a live radio broadcast induction ceremony from several locations and across several audio platforms on October 29, 2020. He has become known by the nicknames, “Love Bug”, “The Green-eyed Bandit” and “Dr. Green Eyes” for his luminous, light green eyes.
Donnie Simpson Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a host of The Donnie Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which started airing on August 17, 2015. Donnie’s average salary is $78,747 per year.
Donnie Simpson Net Worth
Donnie gets his wealth from his work as a host of The Donnie Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which started airing on August 17, 2015. Therefore, Donnie has accumulated a decent fortune over the years of his work. Donnie’s estimated net worth is $756,447.
Is Donnie Simpson Married
Yes. She happily married his lovely wife Pamela Simpson. The pair married in 1973. The two have stayed together for more than forty years. Donnie and his wife Pamela have two children a son named Donnie Jr., and a daughter, Dawn.
Who Is Donnie Simpson
Donnie works as a host of The Donnie Simpson Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which started airing on August 17, 2015.