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Rick Shaw

1938 – 2017

American radio personality

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Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 78). Rick Shaw was an American radio personality and television personality.

Rick Shaw (born James Harold Hummel; October 24, 1938 – September 22, 2017) was an American disc jockey, radio and television personality, who remains best known for hosting his radio shows on WQAM (1963–1975), WAXY (1975–1990), and Majic (1990–2007).

Early life Shaw was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.

Radio and television career He started in radio as a high school senior. In 1956, he got his first job in St. Louis. He followed that with gigs in Omaha, Denver and then WCKR in Miami in 1960, when he got his professional name as Rick Shaw, and where he spent most of his career spinning vinyl and playing oldies, goldies, and Rock and Roll.

Radio career By 1963, he was working at WQAM doing a daily 7pm-11pm shift, when in 1964, he recorded a record-shattering 54 share — more than all the other local stations combined.

On May 11, 2007, Shaw surprised listeners by announcing his retirement midway through a broadcast. When the show ended, he played the Peterson classic, "Goodnight My Love". He is survived by his two sons, Rick Hummel and Sean Hummel, from a previous marriage.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rick Shaw?

American radio personality

When was Rick Shaw born?

Rick Shaw was born on 24 October 1938 in East St. Louis.

When did Rick Shaw die?

Rick Shaw died on 22 September 2017 in Cooper City.

What was Rick Shaw's occupation?

Rick Shaw was a radio personality and television personality.

What nationality was Rick Shaw?

Rick Shaw was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rick Shaw

· Wikidata: Q41453124

· DBpedia: Rick Shaw (radio)

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