Terri Hemmert Bio | Wiki
Terri Hemmert is a famous American radio personality, musicologist, and instructor at Columbia College Chicago. She serves as host of Breakfast with The Beatles, which airs from 8 to 10 AM on Sundays. She joined WXRT as an overnight announcer and Public Affairs Director in 1973. In addition, she has been a featured speaker at many Beatles conventions worldwide.
Terri Hemmert Age | Birthday
She was born in the United States on April 28, 1948. Terri is 75 years old and celebrates her birthday every year on April 28.
Terri Hemmert Height
She is a woman of average stature. Foster stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in ( Approx. 1.68m ).
Terri Hemmert Family
She was born in the United States to loving parents and grew up in Piqua, Ohio. She is the daughter of Betty and Fritz. Her mother Betty was a musician who spent her life bringing people of very different backgrounds together through music. Terri has a young sister Julie who accompanied her to the White House when Paul McCartney received the Gershwin Award. Growing up, she saw The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show and was inspired to set her sights on a career as a disc jockey. She kept her interest in pop and rhythm and also blues music through her teens.
Terri Hemmert Wife | Spouse
Terri is a secretive person when it comes to details regarding her relationship. She has kept details regarding whether she is married or engaged to someone away from the public. Also, there are no details on whether she has any children. She resides in Chicago.
Terri Hemmert Education
Upon graduating with her high school diploma, Terri enrolled at Elmhurst College. During her time, she wrote for campus publications and worked at the college radio station WRSE. In 1970, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Speech.
Terri Hemmert Breakfast With The Beatles
She serves as the host of Breakfast with The Beatles, a show that airs from 8 to 10 AM on Sundays since 2002. The show is broadcast live on the last Sunday of each month, from Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa in Cabazon, California. In addition, the show features original releases, alternate takes, rare recordings, and cover versions of Beatles music. The show’s latest episode was updated on June 18, 2023.
Terri Hemmert Cancer
Terri was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and announced to her listeners. She stated that she had to take some time off of four to six weeks for cancer surgery and recovery in January 2016. Terri was diagnosed with an early stage of cancer she chose not to specify. Moreover, she keeps friends and fans updated with frequent posts on her Facebook page. Additionally, in 2014, she was sidelined for six weeks after knee replacement surgery.
Terri Hemmert New Orleans
On April 28, 2023, Terri was celebrating her birthday at Mandina’s Restaurant, at 3800 Canal St. in the Mid-City section of New Orleans. A car pulled up and two people got out and began to shoot waiter Hilbert Walker III, 23, who was serving customers. A man named Kyron Keith Fazande was arrested for shooting and killing waiter Hilbert Walker III and wounding a 54-year-old woman. Terri was also nearly hit by a bullet herself as a bullet hit a wall two inches from her head.
Terri Hemmert WXRT
She first enrolled at WXRT in 1973 working as an overnight announcer and Public Affairs Director. In 1981, she became the first female morning drive personality in Chicago. Since 2022, she became the host of Breakfast with The Beatles. Before WXRT, she worked as an air personality at WCMF in Rochester. She also served as program coordinator for WGLD (currently WVAZ) in Chicago.
Moreover, she teaches the History of Rock and Soul in the broadcasting department of Columbia College Chicago for over 40 years now. She works on music education programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and hosts The Classic Encounter Series. Also, for over 40 years, she hosted Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans.
Furthermore, she was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. Terri sits on the board of directors for The Peace Museum and also Facets Multimedia. She was co-host of the Chicago Pride Parade. In addition, Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a surprise visit to WXRT studios where he declared December 18, 2013, as “Terri Hemmert Day” in the City of Chicago.
Terri Hemmert Salary
She earns a decent fortune working as the host of Breakfast with The Beatles at WXRT. Terri’s salary is $103,290 per annum.
Terri Hemmert Net Worth
Terri is a 75-year-old American radio personality, musicologist, and instructor who has earned a net worth of $6 Million.
What Happened To Terri Hemmert
She was nearly hit by a bullet herself as a bullet hit a wall two inches from her head in a shooting in New Orleans. Terri was celebrating her birthday at Mandina’s Restaurant, at 3800 Canal St. in the Mid-City when a car pulled up and two people got out and began to shoot waiter Hilbert Walker III.
How Old Is Terri Hemmert
She is 75 years old born in the United States on April 28, 1948.
Is Terri Hemmert Retired
No. She has not yet retired as she is working as the host of Breakfast with The Beatles at WXRT since 2002.
Terri’s Social Media Account
Facebook – @TerriHemmert