Richard J. Lorenzo
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| Born | February 18, 1945 Newark, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Seton Hall University |
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Richard James Lorenzo (born February 18, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey) is a former American radio personality and executive.
Early Life and Education
Lorenzo was born in Newark, New Jersey and graduated from St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in 1963[1] and Seton Hall University[2].
Career
While a student at Seton Hall, Lorenzo created and hosted a rock and roll oldies show called the Relic Rack Review[3] on WSOU (South Orange, New Jersey).
Following graduation in 1967, Lorenzo served on active duty in the U.S. Army for two years primarily in the Army Hometown News Center.
He worked on-air at a number of radio stations including KUDL-FM (Kansas City), WDAF (Kansas City), WDHA (Dover, New Jersey), WFMV (Blairstown, New Jersey), WOBM-FM (Toms River) and WWYZ (Waterbury, Connecticut).[4]
He also worked as an executive for several broadcasting companies including WCBS-FM (New York)[5], General Electric and at ABC where he was the director of the ABC Direction Radio Network.[6]
References
- ↑ "Senior Alumni Luncheon" (PDF). St. Benedict’s Prep Magazine. Spring 2019: 19. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ Washington, Gregory. "Educators teach students to write about Newark". NJ.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ "Complete Television-Radio-Cable Directory" (PDF). Complete Television-Radio-Cable Directory: 1469. 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ Kratoville, Jack. "WWYZ". Jack Kratoville WWYZ Waterbury, Hartford. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ Maben, Mark. "WSOU Mentoring Program Connects Students with CBS Radio, New York". Seton Hall University News. Seton Hall University. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ "Radio & Records Ratings Report & Directory" (PDF). Radio & Records Ratings Report & Directory. Fall 1988 (Special Supplement/Fall 1988): 62. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
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