Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Beginnings: In 1962, he found a discarded magazine – "Who's Who in Pop Music" - in a trashcan at the station he was working at. He went on the air, reading bio information about recording artists and the format led to his most famous show: "American Top 40"
Syndication: Originated "American Top 40", July 4, 1970 - Today host of "American Top 20" (Adult Contemporary Hits)
Awards: Kasem has his own star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame.
In 1997, Billboard Magazine presented him with its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. Plus, Billboard Magazine recently presented both his Top 40 and Top 20 shows with the Network/Syndicated Program of the Year Awards, an honor he has received many times.
In 2003, he was honored with the "Radio Icon" award at the Radio Music Awards.
In 2004 he received the "Clear Channel’s Lifetime Achievement Award"
Claim To Fame: The youngest member ever inducted into the National Association of Broadcaster's Radio Hall of Fame.
Another Claim To Fame: The Voice of "Shaggy"
