TMZ has learned that legendary radio personality Rick Dees is returning to the airwaves on the brand new L.A. radio station Movin 93.9.
Movin 93.9 represents a new radio format called Rhythmic Pop Contemporary and will feature the music of such seldom played artists like Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez and Black Eyed Peas.
Dees will serve as host of the live morning show. This marks Dees return to L.A. morning radio after being replaced by Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM in 2004.
Meanwhile, Movin 93.9 replaces Country 93.9 KZLA.
Though Country 93.9 called itself "America's Most Listened to Country Station", country music stations have not been doing well in urban markets like Los Angeles and New York. Fans can still listen to Country 93.9 via Internet streaming as well as on their HD Radio side channel.
While Movin 93.9 bills itself as "The Mix That Makes You Move," we're hoping the station managers aren't moved to add Dees 70s hit "Disco Duck" onto the playlist.
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The least they could have done was give some warning of the switch. I am sitting in my office listening to my KZLA and while catching up on the the TMZ gossip my radio starts play "The Mix That Makes You Move..." No fair. I liked what I was listening to. If I wanted to listen to this stuff I would have it on 93.1, 98.7, 102.7, 104.3...take your pic. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well it's about time!!!! Welcome back Rick!!! Good luck and godspeed.
I've already got the "Rick Dee's, and the weekly top 40" song in my head!
I am so excited that RicK DEES is coming back to LA Radio. I cannot wait for his unique brand of humor to brighten my morning commute. I listened to him throughout my teen and college years and KIIS FM has not been the same since he was replaced. Seacrest is no DEES, no matter how he has been packaged. DEES is pure talent! THANK YOU 93.9 !!!
Rick Deeeesssss and the Weekly Top (40) Fourtyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Great! Missed him for a while.
I canât believe anybody really likes this guy. He is so awful to listen too. I say BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kevin and Bean (106.7 KROQ) are way better
TMZ's news about Rick Dees has just MADE MY DAY. I have missed Rick so much since he was taken off the air. Rick started my day off and always put me in a good, positive, humorous mood in a fun, healthy way. I get that Ryan appeals to a broader audience but I suspect that Rick's audience is an incredibly loyal one and we'll all be back to listen to him. Whoever made that decision -Bravo!
Rick F'ing Dees? Another reason I'm glad not to live in LaLa Land. Quick, somebody get a stake and drive it through his heart!
Well, it's about time! Welcome back to L.A. radio, Rick! I have missed you dearly, you blow all the other guys out of the water anytime! 93.9 will be number one on my dial from now on.....you are simply the best. And......comment # 9, I have that stake ready for you!
Rick Dees rules the airwaves again! It's a good day for L.A.
I don't think it is far I left kiis in the morning cause I disliked Rick Dees now how am I going to get my country fix? Cause I am sure not going to listen to Rick Dees in the morning the same old crap that he did everyday for a 100 years on kiis. Find up another Country station fast. Now we don't have country station or CMT on Television.
