Rick Dees is an American journalist and host for Dees Entertainment.
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Best Known For:The television program Rick Dees Weekly Top 40
Breakthrough:Released the multi-platinum novelty hit 'Disco Duck' in 1976
10 Quick Facts About Rick Dees
- Full Name: Rick Dees
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Radio host,radio personality
- Current Employer: Dees Entertainment
- Date of Birth: March 14, 1950
- Age: 76 years old
- Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Becky Dees
- Popular As: Rigdon Osmond Dees III
Rick Dees Age
Rick Dees is about 76 years old as of 2026. Rick Dees was born in 1950.
Education
He attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Radio, TV and Motion Pictures.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Radio, TV and Motion Pictures
Career & Work
Rick Dees' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with KIIS-FM.
Organization: KIIS-FM
Role: Morning Host
Period: 1981–2004
Details: Los Angeles
Rise to Fame
Rick Dees rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Rick Dees Weekly Top 40.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 and Disco Duck.
Radio
- Radio Program: Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 (Host, 1983-Present)
- Work: Disco Duck (Artist, 1976)
Awards & Achievements
- People's Choice Award — Favorite Comedy Song
Rick Dees Family & Relationships
Rick Dees is married to Becky Dees.
Lesser Known Facts
- Rick is the co-founder of the Fine Living television network.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick Dees
- Popular As: Rigdon Osmond Dees III
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Radio host,radio personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 14, 1950
- Age: 76
- Birthday: March 14
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Becky Dees
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $72,000–$314,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $388,000–$5,541,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/rickdees
