The Pioneers of Top 40
Rock 'n" Roll Radio
The Real Don Steele
Don's Radio Bio
Born in Hollywood April 1, 1936, "The Real Don Steele" first became famous as a DJ on radio station KHJ-AM in Los Angeles where he helped to promote the "ultra-hip" top-40 Boss Radio format which began May 3, 1965. 
He also appeared on TV in his own programs called Boss City and The Real Don Steele Show, which ran from 1965 to 1975 on KHJ-TV channel 9 in LA. When the popularity of AM radio gave way to FM stereo in the 1970s Steele continued to remain a popular personality at the station. For the remaining years of his life he spent his broadcasting days at Los Angeles' KRTH-FM (K-Earth 101).
Don Steele passed away at his home in the Hollywood Hills August 6, 1997 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 61.
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