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Rick Shaw (radio) (James Harold Hummel) was born on 24 October, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.. Discover Rick Shaw (radio)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As James Harold Hummel
Occupation Radio/television personality
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 24 October 1938
Birthday 24 October
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Date of death (2017-09-22) Cooper City, Florida, U.S.
Died Place Cooper City, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Rick Shaw (radio) Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Rick Shaw (radio)'s Wife?

His wife is Elaine Hummel (m. 1973-2001)

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Rick Shaw (radio) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rick Shaw (radio) worth at the age of 79 years old? Rick Shaw (radio)’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Rick Shaw (radio)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2017

Shaw died on September 22, 2017, at his home in Cooper City, Florida, where he lived for more than 30 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine, who died at age 57 in 2001. He is survived by added his two sons, Rick Hummel and Sean Hummel, from a previous marriage.

2007

When FM stations began to overtake AM stations, WAXY-FM 106, later known as WAXY 105.9 and WBGG 105.9, hired him as program director. His last on-air job before retiring in 2007 was at WMXJ-FM "Majic 102.7". He remained involved with the Majic Children's Fund.

On May 11, 2007, Shaw surprised listeners by announcing his retirement midway through a broadcast. When the show ended, he played the Peterson classic, "Goodnight My Love".

1970

In the 1970's and early 1980s, he was a commercial spokesman in national campaigns for products such as NuVinyl furniture cleaner and NuFinish car wax. He also was president of the Majic 102.7 Children's Fund.

1964

In 1964, at WQAM, Shaw was the first radio disc jockey in South Florida to play The Beatles songs. He met them later that year in Jacksonville.

1963

By 1963, he was working at WQAM doing a daily 7pm-11pm shift, when in 1964, he recorded a record-shattering 54 share — more than all the other local stations combined.

1959

During a 47-year career in Miami, Shaw finished each program with the 1959 Ray Peterson classic, Goodnight My Love.

1956

He started in radio as a high school senior. In 1956, he got his first job in St. Louis. He followed that with gigs in Omaha, Denver and then WCKR in Miami in 1960, when he got his professional name as Rick Shaw, and where he spent most of his career spinning vinyl and playing oldies, goldies, and Rock and Roll.

1955

Shaw spent his retirement doing charity work and hosting events. He video-recorded weddings. He loved ocean cruises and cars, buying a 1955 Thunderbird convertible after he retired.

1938

Rick Shaw (born James Harold Hummel; October 24, 1938 – September 22, 2017) was an American disc jockey, radio and television personality, who remains best known for hosting his radio shows on WQAM (1963-1975), WAXY (1975-1990), and Majic (1990-2007).