Garry Meier
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Early Life and Education
Garry Meier was born on December 2, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up mainly in the suburb of Oak Forest and graduated from Tinley Park High School in 1968. Initially pursuing a degree in pharmacy, Meier ultimately left school to follow his passion for radio broadcasting.
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- Date of Birth
- December 2, 1949 (age 69 years)
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- American
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- Cynthia Fircak
- Education
- Tinley Park High School
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Early Radio Career and Partnership with Steve Dahl
Meier began his radio career in 1973 as a disc jockey at WFYR in Chicago. Over the next few years, he worked at various stations before joining WLUP (The Loop) in 1977. There, he teamed up with fellow radio personality Steve Dahl to form the popular duo "Steve & Garry."
From 1979 to 1981, the Steve & Garry show quickly rose to the top of the ratings in Chicago, blending sharp humor, satire, and cultural commentary. Their chemistry and boundary-pushing content made them one of the most influential duos in the history of Chicago broadcasting.
Disco Demolition Night
One of Meier and Dahl’s most controversial moments came during the infamous Disco Demolition Night on July 12, 1979, at Comiskey Park. The event, organized between WLUP and the Chicago White Sox, invited attendees to bring disco records, which were then blown up on the field between games of a doubleheader. The explosion and ensuing crowd behavior led to chaos, including property damage and multiple arrests, ultimately causing the second game to be forfeited.
