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May 11, 2023 · After more than 40 years on Philadelphia's airwaves, legendary radio personality John DeBella is stepping away from the microphone. The longtime 102.9 WMGK morning show host who previously...
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John DeBella (born 1949 or 1950) is an American former DJ who played a major role in developing the morning zoo format. Until his retirement in June 2023, he hosted the morning John DeBella Show on 102.9 WMGK-FM in Philadelphia.
May 11, 2023 · The radio personality is known for his humor, his philanthropic events and his longtime feud with fellow radio personality Howard Stern. John DeBella, a prominent voice in Philly radio for...
Jun 30, 2023 · John DeBella retires after an incredible 41 years in Philadelphia radio. The Philadelphia radio legend hosted his final morning radio show on Friday, June 30, 2023. John has been synonymous with Philadelphia radio entertainment for 4 decades.
May 12, 2023 · A New York native, he arrived here in 1982, when he took up a job at 93.3 WMMR, pioneering the now-ubiquitous, personality-driven “morning zoo” radio show format. And since then, he’s been an omnipresent figure on the Philadelphia radio landscape.
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May 11, 2023 · Longtime Philadelphia radio star John DeBella will retire from WMGK airwaves in June, the host announced Thursday. “I just feel it’s time,” DeBella wrote in an open letter explaining his decision to step back after nearly 48 years on the air, 21 of them at WMGK.
Jun 30, 2023 · All these years later, John DeBella is just ending his tenure as a radio personality. He gave his last show Friday on WMGK. John wasn't just a great morning man, he was a great talent, and his longevity still gives me something to aspire to.
