Tony Richards
Tony Richards Bio
At the age of 12 Tony Richards knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to be a disc jockey. When a new urban radio station in town went on the air, he jumped at the chance to pursue the goal. He started off working long, unpaid hours, just to get experience. Now some 25 years or so later, Tony has the same passion for radio. You can catch Tony every morning during the Steve Harvey Morning Show as well as The Show. Tony, a native of the windy city, Chicago Illinois, has been with WHUR for five years.
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Location:
Washington D.C.
About Me
At the age of 12 Tony Richards knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to be a disc jockey. When a new urban radio station in town went on the air, he jumped at the chance to pursue the goal. He started off working long, unpaid hours, just to get experience. Now some 25 years or so later, Tony has the same passion for radio. You can catch Tony every morning during the Steve Harvey Morning Show as well as The Show. Tony, a native of the windy city, Chicago Illinois, has been with WHUR for five years.
Birthplace:
Chicago (Chi-Town), IL
Grew Up In:
Southside of Chicago
Marital Status:
Single
Favorite City:
Chicago (of course), but DC has quickly become my second favorite
Favorite Way To Relax:
Washing my car on Saturday morning
Favorite Movie:
Coming to America (hilarious)
Favorite Novel:
"The Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. Dubois and "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
Favorite Sports Team:
Da Bears
Ten All Time Favorite Songs:
Any song by Michael Jackson, The Stylistics, Temptations & Phil Collins
Favorite Song Last 10 Years:
Mary J. Blige - "No More Drama." Any song by Michael Jackson, Kevon Edmonds (so under rated, the boy is bad).
Best Concert Ever Attended:
Parliament Funkadelic
How Long In Radio:
Lost count after the 25th year
How Long At WHUR:
No long enough...5 years
Favorite Vacation Spot:
South Beach Miami and Jackson Hole, WY
Favorite Interview:
Too many to name just one
Biggest Regret:
That I never lived in one city long enough for my daughters to develop life long friends.
Best Advice:
You can live your dreams (Just look at me, I am still living mine).
I Dislike:
People who borrow money and never pay it back and then come around and talk about everything but the fact that they owe you money.
Something I Would Never Do Again:
Be unprepared. Being prepared is one of the keys to success.
Six People From History To Have At A Dinner Party:
Jesus Christ, Malcom X, Coretta Scott King & Bill Gates.
Favorite DC Restaurant:
Tabaq Bistro and Butterfield 9
Favorite DC Monument:
Jefferson Memorial
Biggest Pet Peeve About DC:
There are no nice restaurants to eat after 12 midnight
Favorite Junk Food:
Popcorn (I pop some everyday)
Favorite Cocktail:
Don't Drink
One Word That Best Describes You:
Driven or determined
Favorite Season In DC:
I love all 4 seasons.
Your Heroes In Real Life:
My father and mother. My father was a really good man and my mother is a strong, wise woman.
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