Gene Lee Baxter is a British journalist best known for playing Co-host in The Kevin and Bean Show.
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Best Known For:The television program Lithium
Breakthrough:Launched the highly rated and influential morning broadcast 'The Kevin and Bean Show' on Los Angeles' 106.7 KROQ in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Gene Lee Baxter
- Full Name: Gene Lee Baxter
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Radio host,radio personality,podcast host
- Known For: The television program Lithium
- Current Role: Radio presenter
- Current Employer: SiriusXM
- Date of Birth: November 14, 1959
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Blingly, West Yorkshire, England
- Marital Status: Married
Gene Lee Baxter Age
Gene Lee Baxter is about 67 years old as of 2026. Gene Lee Baxter was born in 1959.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Bowie High School and University of Maryland, College Park.
- Bowie High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Period: 1977
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Period: 1977–1979
Career & Work
Gene Lee Baxter's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with SiriusXM and Podcast Production.
Organization: SiriusXM
Role: Radio Host
Period: 2026–Present
Details: London, England
Organization: Podcast Production
Role: Podcast Host
Period: 2020
Details: United Kingdom · Co-hosts the podcast A Cup of Tea and a Chat with Allie and Bean.
Organization: 106.7 KROQ
Role: Morning Radio Co-host
Period: 1989–2019
Details: Los Angeles, California · Co-hosted the long-running alternative rock program The Kevin and Bean Show.
Organization: KZZP
Role: Radio DJ
Period: 1988
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Began professional music broadcast hosting work.
Rise to Fame
Gene Lee Baxter rose to prominence for his role on the radio program The Kevin and Bean Show.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes A Cup of Tea and a Chat with Allie and Bean and The Kevin and Bean Show.
Radio
- Radio Program: The Kevin and Bean Show (Co-host, 1989-2019) — Seminal, highly influential alternative rock morning show on KROQ
Podcasts
- Podcast: A Cup of Tea and a Chat with Allie and Bean (Co-host, 2020-Present) — Audio series alongside broadcaster Allie MacKay
Awards & Achievements
- Radio Hall of Fame
- NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
- Marconi Award
Gene Lee Baxter Family & Relationships
Gene Lee Baxter is married to Donna H. Mendivil.
Lesser Known Facts
- Is the second cousin of famous British singer and actress Petula Clark.
- In 2012, he altruistically donated one of his kidneys to a radio station colleague who was in critical need of a transplant.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gene Lee Baxter
- Popular As: Bean
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Radio host,radio personality,podcast host
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 14, 1959
- Age: 66
- Birthday: November 14
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Blingly, West Yorkshire, England
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Donna H. Mendivil
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Donna H. Mendivil (Spouse • Wife)
- Kevin Ryder (Collaborator • Longtime Radio Co-host)
