Dick Biondi

American Top 40 Oldies DJ and Radio host/comedian, known as Wild I-tralian, Big Mouth, The Screamer, began his broadcasting career in NY at WCBA. Moved to Chicago at WLS in 1960. Left for KRLA/Los Angeles where launched the Dick Biondi Road Show, joined Mutual Broadcasting System for a syndicated program heard on 125 stations.In early 60s was the nation's #1 disc-jockey with 60% share of the national audience. In 1963 the first DJ in US to play The Beatles. In 1967 back to Chicago (WCFL); once more in 1984 (WJMK). Illinois Governor Pat Quinn proclaims 1st May 2010 "Dick Biondi Day". Born: September 13, 1932 in Endicott, New York. Died: June 26, 2023.