Location:
Washington, DC
About Me
For Phil Nelson, his calling to radio began with a small tape deck and a record player in the early 1970s. He discovered how to mimic songs played off the radio using his handy little 3-in-1 component set, which lead to DJing an impromptu party for his friends after school. Phil has now spent 27 years in the business he loves. He’s been a Quiet Storm host, a music director and programming director. For the past seven years he’s been with WHUR. Ocassionally you can hear him filling in on the Quiet Storm. Currently he's full time overnights. Phil is married and lives in the DC area.
Birthplace:
Newport News, VA
Grew Up In:
Newport News, VA
Marital Status:
Married
Favorite City:
Las Vegas
Favorite Way To Relax:
With a glass of Hennessy Pure White (can only get from the Bahamas) and Remy Martin VSOP
Favorite Movie:
Deep Cover w/Laurence Fishburne, 10 Commandments (original)
Favorite Novel:
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Vivian Hansberry
Favorite Sports Team:
Pittsburg Steelers
Motto:
Where there’s a “Phil” there’s a way
Ten All Time Favorite Songs:
Luther Vandross – "A House is Not a Home", Dramatics – "Be My Girl", Barry White – "Let Me Live My Life Loving You", Nat King Cole – "Unforgettable", Earth Wind & Fire – "Imagination", Enchantment – "It’s You That I Need", George Benson – "Love of My Life", Gladys Knight – "Best Thing That Ever Happened", Heatwave – "All You Do Is Dial", Issac Hayes – "Just the Way You Are"
Favorite Song Last Year:
Maysa – "Hypnotic Love"
Favorite Song Last 10 Years:
Whispers – "I Love You"
Best Concert Ever Attended:
Luther Vandross (all), Earth Wind & Fire (during the 70s)
How Long In Radio:
28 years
How Long At WHUR:
8 years
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Nassau, Bahamas & Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Bali Indonesia & Singapore
Favorite Interview:
George Clinton, Phyllis Hyman
Biggest Regret:
That I didn’t get a chance to see my father before he passed
Best Advice:
Faith is the pillar of all dreams, believe that you will receive and it shall be done.
I Dislike:
Arrogant, snobbish women
Something I Would Never Do Again:
Party like a maniac
Six People From History To Have At A Dinner Party:
Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Shirley Chisholm, Phyllis Whetley, Frederick Douglas
Favorite DC Restaurant:
McCormick & Schmicks Seafood, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Georgia Browns
Favorite DC Monument:
Washington Monument
Most Romantic Spot in DC:
Rock Creek Park, Lincoln Memorial (Reflecting Pool)
Biggest Pet Peeve About DC:
Fix the streets
Favorite Junk Food:
Quarter Pounder w/cheese
Favorite Cocktail:
Long Island Iced Tea, Blue Whale
One Word That Best Describes You:
ambitious
Favorite Season In DC:
Fall
If Not Yourself Who Would You Be:
Warren Buffett
Your Heroes In Real Life:
Mom and Dad
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