About The Donnie Simpson Show

Donnie Simpson is the ruling Washington DC radio icon as well as a television and movie personality. He hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show in Morning Drive for over 17 years. He was Billboard’s \"1998 Air Personality of the Year\". He is also known by the nickname \"Dr. Green Eyes\" for his luminous light green eyes.

Simpson began his career at age 15 at WJLB in Detroit, where he remained for eight years. In 1977 he relocated to Washington DC, where he began working at WRC-FM, known as \"Disco 93.9“, now WKYS, as morning drive host and program director. Donnie’s star shone brightly as he maintained an incredible run of success on top of the Ratings throughout his tenure in Morning Drive Radio. No stranger to Radio One it’s an incredible honor to have a living legend back on the airwaves at WMMJ!

New Edition has had a long history with Donnie Simpson. From Krush Groove, Video Soul and more, it seems like Donnie was around for every big moment. What Bell Biv DeVoe’s favorite Donnie moment? Watch and learn from the trio. RELATED: Al B. Sure! Talks About What Donnie Simpson Means To Him RELATED: From Detroit To 40 […]

The mighty O’Jay’s have been around just as long as the icon Donnie Simpson. The group and the Green-eyed bandit paths go back to Donnie’s Detroit days. Eddit Levert talks about how Donnie helped the break break out in his hometown. RELATED: Raheem Devaughn Talks About How Donnie Simpson Broke One Of His Earliest Hits RELATED: Jimmy […]

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis was our surprise guest for Donnie Simpson‘s 40th Anniversary Tribute. The dynamic duo talks about their storied history with Donnie and what he has meant to their illustrious career. RELATED: Eddie Levert Talks Donnie Simpson “Detroit Stories” RELATED: Raheem Devaughn Talks About How Donnie Simpson Broke One Of His Earliest Hits

The DMV’s own Raheem Devaughn talks about Donnie Simpson‘s influence in his career with his “The CrossRhodes” partner Wes Felton and Majic 102.3/92.7’s Asia. RELATED: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Give Their Thoughts On Their Brother Donnie Simpson RELATED: Eddie Levert Talks Donnie Simpson “Detroit Stories”

Sunday, October 22nd 2017 we celebrated 40 years on the District airwaves for Majic 102.3/92.7’s own Donnie Simpson. To pay tribute to the legend, we pay homage with this amazing tribute! From Detroit’s son to D.C.’s own, Watch and learn. RELATED: Chanté Moore Talks “Rise Of The Phoenix” With Donnie Simpson RELATED: Singer/Actress LeToya Luckett Talks Dionne […]

Chanté Moore is back in a major way. Her new album “Rise Of The Phoenix” in her words feels like her first. With a renewed focus, Moore talks to Majic’s own Donnie Simpson about the new project and label, her upcoming performance at Donnie’s 40th Anniversary In D.C. Concert and more! Related: Ginuwine, Chante Moore & […]

Tom Petty,  frontman of the legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is dead at 66. Petty suffered a full cardiac arrest and was found unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home Sunday night. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released several hits, including “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’,” “Breakdown,” “Listen to Her Heart” and more. The band […]

After acquiring Paul George in a trade with the Indiana Pacers, The Oklahoma City Thunder is looking the assemble a dream team by adding Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks. The league’s MVP Russell Westbrook might feel a little better about his chances at seeing the playoffs this upcoming season with George and Anthony […]

While in the DMV supporting Planned Parenthood at the Congressional Black Caucus, singer and actress LeToya Luckett stopped by the Donnie Simpson Show. The newly engaged star talked about training for her role as legendary singer Dionne Warwick in her upcoming biopic. Luckett also speaks on her new album “Back 2 Life,” her recurring role […]

September 19th 2017,  was a special day for the Urban One family! Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins and Majic’s own Donnie Simpson both received Ceremonial Resolution from the Council of the District of Columbia for their years of Service! Liggins accepted his resolution on behalf of WMMJ Majic 102.3/92.7‘s 30th year anniversary while Simpson […]

August 23rd will always be special to Donnie Simpson because it is the day he started doing radio in Washington, D.C. It’s now extra special because D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared it “Donnie Simpson Day!” Mayor Bowser talks about the proclamation and it’s benefits on The Donnie Simpson Show. Related: Smokey Robinson Reconnects With Donnie Simpson […]