Garry Meier was born December 2, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised primarily in the suburb of Oak Forest and graduated from Tinley Park High School in 1968. He went to pharmacy school but ultimately left in order to pursue a radio career. He began at WFYR in 1973 as a DJ. After moving through several stations he landed at WLUP in 1977 where he met Steve Dahl. For the next several years (1797-1981) they worked together as Steve & Garry and were number one in ratings.
They participated in Disco Demolition Night where disco records were collected, piled, and then exploded during a White Sox game. Many people were injured and arrested after the event. After a prolific career with stations such as WCKG and WGN, Meier began his own radio show and podcast in 2016. He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2013 for his work on the Steve & Garry show.
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Marital Status: | Married |
Profession: | Radio personality |
Date of Birth: | December 2, 1949 (age 69 years) |
Nationality: | American |
Net Worth: | N/A |
Spouse: | Cynthia Fircak |
Education: | Tinley Park High School |
Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |