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doug banks Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, Doug Banks, Dies At 57Doug Banks, the funny radio host they called “the Dan Ryan Head”, named after one of Chicago’s major expressways, has died. He was 57 years old.

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Doug hosted morning shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland, CA before landing a spot in Chicago. It was there in Chicago, that really solidified him as a bonafide radio celebrity.

After much success in the mornings, Doug was offered the opportunity to do a nationally syndicated show. The Doug Banks Morning Show, hosted by Banks along with DeDe McGuire, rose to become one of the top-rated syndicated urban programs in America. Each week, millions of listeners tuned in to hear some of the most creative and innovative programming on the airwaves.

In 2008, Banks re-launched his nationally syndicated morning show in afternoon drive under the new name ‘The Ride with Doug and DeDe.’ In 2010, Doug’s show again found a new home with American Urban Radio Networks, changing it’s name back to ‘The Doug Banks Show.’ The show’s flagship station is WVAZ in Chicago and airs in many markets across the county.

Over the years, Doug has received numerous radio awards, including being honored at the 12th Annual Living Legends Foundation Gala in New York City for his outstanding achievements and contributions as a trailblazer in the radio entertainment community. With his strong track record of assisting various grassroots organizations, Doug has also been successful in reaching out to and mobilizing the Urban community.

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National Radio Host Doug Banks Dies At 57  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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