Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern born in January 12, 1954. He is an American radio and media personality most notable for his radio show which since January 9, 2006, has been broadcasting on Sirius XM, an uncensored satellite radio service. Although described by the media as a "shock jock" for his sometimes controversial commentary and segments, Stern argues it never was his intention to "shock" people, whether discussing world affairs or the staff he works with. Stern is the highest-paid radio personality in the United States, including the most fined, following a long history with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since 1987.
After graduating from Boston University, Stern worked briefly as a disc jockey at WNTN in Newton, Massachusetts, followed by two years as a jock and program director for WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, New York, playing rock music. In late 1979, Stern landed his first morning position in Hartford, Connecticut at WCCC, whose progressive rock format promoted his development as a free form on-air personality. It was at Hartford when Stern met his future show writer and producer Fred Norris, a college student working the overnight shift at the time. By April 1980, Stern moved to FM radio station WWWW in Detroit, Michigan, further developing his show until the station adopted a country music format, much to his dislike. Barely a year in Detroit, Stern then worked mornings at WWDC in Washington, D.C. for a year, quickly becoming the city's top morning show in the quarterly Arbitron radio ratings.
Following an abrupt firing from WNBC in September 1985, Stern quickly returned to FM radio by joining WXRK working afternoons on November 18, 1985. By February 1986, he moved to the morning drive time slot. By 1991, his show was syndicated on WYSP in Philadelphia, WJFK-FM in Washington, D.C. and KLSX in Los Angeles, and then nationwide by Infinity Broadcasting. The program made great sport out of feuding with other cities' top-rated morning personalities, and soon Stern's broadcast was number one in the country's several major radio markets. Stern remained at "K-Rock" until December 2005, a period of over 20 years.
Stern began his career in the radio industry in February 1975 at his campus station at Boston University, presenting a one-hour comedy program with college friends. Developing his on-air style for four years at Briarcliff Manor, Hartford and Detroit from 1977–1980, Stern paired up with his on-air news anchor Robin Quivers at Washington, D.C. in 1981. By August 1982, after having the top morning show in Washington, Stern arrived at New York City, the country's largest radio market. Despite numerous disputes with management, Stern would have the top afternoon show by mid-1985. After being fired that September he returned to New York airwaves after a two-month absence, broadcasting for over twenty years until leaving for satellite in December 2005.
Howard Allan Stern born in January 12, 1954. He is an American radio and media personality most notable for his radio show which since January 9, 2006, has been broadcasting on Sirius XM, an uncensored satellite radio service. Although described by the media as a "shock jock" for his sometimes controversial commentary and segments, Stern argues it never was his intention to "shock" people, whether discussing world affairs or the staff he works with. Stern is the highest-paid radio personality in the United States, including the most fined, following a long history with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since 1987.
After graduating from Boston University, Stern worked briefly as a disc jockey at WNTN in Newton, Massachusetts, followed by two years as a jock and program director for WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, New York, playing rock music. In late 1979, Stern landed his first morning position in Hartford, Connecticut at WCCC, whose progressive rock format promoted his development as a free form on-air personality. It was at Hartford when Stern met his future show writer and producer Fred Norris, a college student working the overnight shift at the time. By April 1980, Stern moved to FM radio station WWWW in Detroit, Michigan, further developing his show until the station adopted a country music format, much to his dislike. Barely a year in Detroit, Stern then worked mornings at WWDC in Washington, D.C. for a year, quickly becoming the city's top morning show in the quarterly Arbitron radio ratings.
Following an abrupt firing from WNBC in September 1985, Stern quickly returned to FM radio by joining WXRK working afternoons on November 18, 1985. By February 1986, he moved to the morning drive time slot. By 1991, his show was syndicated on WYSP in Philadelphia, WJFK-FM in Washington, D.C. and KLSX in Los Angeles, and then nationwide by Infinity Broadcasting. The program made great sport out of feuding with other cities' top-rated morning personalities, and soon Stern's broadcast was number one in the country's several major radio markets. Stern remained at "K-Rock" until December 2005, a period of over 20 years.
Stern began his career in the radio industry in February 1975 at his campus station at Boston University, presenting a one-hour comedy program with college friends. Developing his on-air style for four years at Briarcliff Manor, Hartford and Detroit from 1977–1980, Stern paired up with his on-air news anchor Robin Quivers at Washington, D.C. in 1981. By August 1982, after having the top morning show in Washington, Stern arrived at New York City, the country's largest radio market. Despite numerous disputes with management, Stern would have the top afternoon show by mid-1985. After being fired that September he returned to New York airwaves after a two-month absence, broadcasting for over twenty years until leaving for satellite in December 2005.
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