Richard Blade is a British journalist best known for playing Host in First Wave.
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Best Known For:The television program First Wave
Breakthrough:Became a staple of the Los Angeles alternative music scene at KROQ-FM in the 1980s in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Richard Blade
- Full Name: Richard Blade
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Radio host,radio personality
- Known For: The television program First Wave
- Current Employer: SiriusXM
- Place of Birth: Staines, England
- Birth Year: 1951
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Entertainment
- Media Level: International

Richard Blade Age
Richard Blade is about 75 years old as of 2026. Richard Blade was born in 1951.
Career & Work
Richard Blade's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with KROQ-FM and SiriusXM.
Organization: KROQ-FM
Role: Radio DJ
Period: 1982–2000
Details: Los Angeles, California
Organization: SiriusXM
Role: Radio Personality
Details: Longtime radio host on the First Wave channel.
Rise to Fame
Richard Blade rose to prominence for his role on the radio program First Wave.
Notable Works
- Radio Program: First Wave (Host) — Radio show focused on new wave and 80s alternative music
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Blade
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Radio host,radio personality
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1951
- Place of Birth: Staines, England
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment









