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[IMAGE] ADAM CURRY
[IMAGE] _More than you'll ever want to know_
Born and raised in the US., Adam Curry made his first broadcasting mark on
radio and television in Europe, where he lived from 1972 to 1987. Living in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, he was the host of the hit television show
_CountDown_, a daily music television show with guests and live performances.
CountDown is broadcast in 22 different countries in Europe, and Adam was named
_Most popular European TV and radio personality_ for three consecutive years.
During his years as host of "CountDown" Adam interviewed almost every major
performer in the business, including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, The Rolling
Stones, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Paula Abdul,
Genesis and Madonna. Besides his Pan-European endeavors, Curry was the host of
several other radio and television programs for the biggest Dutch broadcasting
company _Veronica_.
Adam Curry's background includes production and directing credits on numerous
radio and television projects, in Europe and in the United States.
In 1987 Adam Curry began working for MTV, hosting the all music stations
highest rated program: _The Top 20 Countdown_. The Top 20 Countdown is seen
around the world, not only in the US. but on all of MTV's sister stations,
these include: Europe, USSR, Brazil, Japan and Australia. Curry also co-writes
the show and is involved in production and hosting of several other MTV
programs. Adam was also involved in the production and hosted MTV's "Michael
Jackson Video Vanguard Award" and "The Moscow Music Peace Festival".
Since the beginning of 1989 Adam has also been a host on New York's number 1
Top 40 radio station WHTZ (Z-100) doing both morning and alternately afternoon
drive time.
Adam has been the host of HitLine USA, a nationally syndicated call-in radio
talk/music show produced by Endless Summer Entertainment. On this show Adam has
interviewed everyone from MC Hammer to Paul McCartney.
In addition to his current radio and television projects, Mr. Curry is the
host, writer and producer of _The Buzz_ a twice-daily radio feature, syndicated
by Endless Summer Entertainment on over 150 morning radio shows across the
country. _The Buzz_ is now entering its 2nd year with tremendous success.
Other radio ventures include "Pepsi's Top 30 HitList with Adam Curry", which
premiered nationally on over 250 affiliates Thanksgiving weekend 1991. This is
a weekly countdown of the 30 biggest hits in America. Adam is the host and
co-executive producer of The HitList.
As of this writing Adam Curry has just re-negotiated his agreement with MTV to
continue his hosting, writing and production duties for the daily _Most Wanted_
and weekly _Top 20 CountDown_ shows on MTV.
Adam is also active in the field of acting, he studied acting for 2 years with
Jackie Segal in New York, and has appeared on NBC's "Another World" and just
recently appeared as a special guest star in a lead role in an episode of
"Swamp Thing" the episode, titled "Smoke and Mirrors".
Adam has just signed a three year agreement to produce two television shows for
syndication in the US. _On the road with Adam Curry_ where Adam visits the
homes of musical superstars around the world. Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie
Money and Lionel Ritchie will be featured in the first 4 shows, set to air in
April 1994.
The other program will start airing fall 1993, entitled _RAVE_, Adam goes to
underground _Rave-Parties_ in 12 separate major European cities. RAVE is music
intensive, highlighting house and techno music.
As of Superbowl weekend 1993 Reebok sports apparel, and home to many sports
celebrities will sign on as the primary sponsor of Adam Curry's Top 30 HitList
radio show.
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Comments and suggestions are always welcome, please send them to me at:
adam@mtv.com
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