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It Was a Rumor… Donnie Simpson is NOT Scheduled for the Quiet Storm

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Several days ago we were following a lead and reported that one of DC’s all-time favorite radio jocks, Donnie Simpson, was set and scheduled to hit back on the radio airwaves with WHUR’s Quiet Storm beginning April.  Well… apparently we were the fools on this one, because that lead we followed turned out to be merely a rumor.  Based on a note that Donnie posted on his Facebook page, the record was set straight. Although this started out as something that actually ‘syced’ the entire DMV area hearing such news, we at TMOTTGoGo truly apologize for following and reporting the … Continue reading It Was a Rumor… Donnie Simpson is NOT Scheduled for the Quiet Storm

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Donnie Simpson’s Quietly Storming Back onto the Radio Waves… Where He Belongs!

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Sources tell the website BlackVoices.com that Donnie Simpson will be returning to the Washington, DC airwaves sometime in April as the new host of the Original Quiet Storm on 96.3 WHUR. Simpson has been off the air in the D.C. market for more than a year. He was last heard as the morning host on WPGC. The 30+ year on-air personality has also been a host at WKYS, Weekend Sports anchor for WRC-TV, and hosted BET’s Video Soul. The Detroit native began his career as a teenage jock in his hometown at WJLB. There is also talk of the show … Continue reading Donnie Simpson’s Quietly Storming Back onto the Radio Waves… Where He Belongs!

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DeeJay Dirty Rico’s Back On The Air – Noisemaker Nation Invades Majic 102.3

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What appeared to be rough beginning of 2010 for DeeJay Dirty Rico has actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise for 2011 year, as the party jock will be continuing to make his noise on Majic 102.3.  Shortly after Donnie Simpson’s departure from WPGC 95.5 back in February of 2010, Rico was also immediately let go from the station — to put it in a nutshell, for basically doing his job. Despite the short controversy, Rico has been able continue displaying his love for music (especially Go-Go) and the people through the power of the internet. I remember … Continue reading DeeJay Dirty Rico’s Back On The Air – Noisemaker Nation Invades Majic 102.3

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DC’s Own Donnie Simpson Named #2 in the Top 10 Urban DJ’s of All Time

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via RadioFacts.com “I had never heard of Donnie until I watched Video Soul many years ago. He was certainly the best host the show ever had and I certainly believe part of his demise on the show was BETs foolish decisions to pair him with co-hosts. I have met Donnie once or twice and he is the very person that was on Video Soul. I’ve just learned that there is a very good chance he will re-emerge on DC radio after his non compete is up in the next year from WPGC. Donnie, compared to most on the list (besides … Continue reading DC’s Own Donnie Simpson Named #2 in the Top 10 Urban DJ’s of All Time

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What Must You Do To Be A DJ: DeeJay Rico

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What must you do to be a deejay?  There used to be a time when the answer to that question was simply grabbing two turntables and a microphone.  However, add corporates into this mix and you’re going find that’s a bit more than just putting the needle to the groove. Just ask DeeJay Rico.  In the midst of the shock of hearing that Donnie Simpson would be leaving the airwaves of radio station WPGC, ending a total of 32 years of service to the Washington DC metropolitan area, we also find out that those same airwaves will now also be … Continue reading What Must You Do To Be A DJ: DeeJay Rico

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Ben’s Chili Bowl Hosts Donnie Simpson’s Farewell Block Party [Street Senators]

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STREET SENATORS — After 32 years on DC radio, Donnie Simpson is leaving the airwaves…for now. Hundreds of friends and fans came out to wish him well at his appreciation party at Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street in DC. The Street Senators (Lorenzo & Lamont) were on hand for this historic occasion. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading Ben’s Chili Bowl Hosts Donnie Simpson’s Farewell Block Party [Street Senators]

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Donnie Simpson Signing Off WPGC

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Donnie Simpson’s 32-year run on Washington’s airwaves will end this week, with the longtime morning host expected to sign off after a falling out with his longtime station, WPGC-FM (95.5). Simpson’s last show likely will be Friday, people on both sides said, barring any last-minute changes to an exit agreement that was still being finalized over the weekend. The Washington Post reports Simpson’s contract does not expire until March 2011. But his exit deal allows him to leave on Friday. The agreement also says the radio host will not be allowed to work at another station for the next 13 … Continue reading Donnie Simpson Signing Off WPGC

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Bootsy Vegas hails his team with ‘Redskins Go-Go’

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By Chris Richards Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, October 28, 2009 “From the root to the fruit!” says Salih Williams, describing his lifelong devotion to the one of the most wretched teams in professional football today. “I’m a die-hard Redskins fanatic. . . . But the Redskins is like a girl I know I shouldn’t mess with: I keep coming back.” It’s Monday afternoon at Sound Spa Studios in Alexandria, where Williams is sporting an oversize white T-shirt emblazoned with his alias Bootsy Vegas. As the newest addition to the Donnie Simpson morning show on WPGC 95.5, Bootsy appears every … Continue reading Bootsy Vegas hails his team with ‘Redskins Go-Go’

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Donnie Simpson’s Got a Brand New Bag – Mike, Anji and Bootsy!

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By Kato It started out this morning as intense and antagonizing moments for many listeners who had tuned in to find out the winner of WPGC’s America’s Next Top Jock for the Donnie Simpson Morning Show.  Just hours prior, those same listeners were loging online and voting for their favorites out of the top 5 finalist picked.  These 5 had gotten their own day to showcase what they had to offer not only Donnie Simpson, but the entire DMV as well.  Among those top 5 was DC’s own Bootsy Vegas, better known to the Go-Go community as E of OP … Continue reading Donnie Simpson’s Got a Brand New Bag – Mike, Anji and Bootsy!

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Bootsy Vegas Audition Tape for the Donnie Simpson Morning Show

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Bootsy Vegas, known in the DMV as Salih “E” Williams the pride of D.C. Public Schools. Bootsy is a graduate of McKinley Tech and AAMA Broadcasting School. By day Mr. Vegas is a teacher educating young people at High Road Middle School in Southwest Washington, D.C. where his motto is “Saving the Youth one young person at a time.” By night he is known as “E” lead talker, gogo legend and party starter for O.P. Tribe, gogo band based in Washington,D.C. In his travels Bootsy has had the privilege to work for Earth Wind and Fire as a marketing promotions … Continue reading Bootsy Vegas Audition Tape for the Donnie Simpson Morning Show

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Chris Paul Quits WPGC’s Donnie Simpson, Jumping To Radio One?

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On Wednesday, June 10, DCRTV broke the news that comedian Chris Paul (right) quit WPGC’s morning Donnie Simpson show without any notice, while Donnie is on vacation.  Paul’s been yanked from CBS-owned PGC’s website and there are rumors that he’s jumping to Radio One, which runs PGC’s urban rival, WKYS. We’re also now hearing about a lot of turmoil at PGC, a longtime urban-formatted station. The ratings have slumped, since the Portable People Meters got unveiled in the DC market last fall. PGC is no longer a reliable “top 5” performer like it had been for many years. More likely, … Continue reading Chris Paul Quits WPGC’s Donnie Simpson, Jumping To Radio One?