Donnie Simpson on The Rock Newman Show

Radio & TV icon Donnie Simpson visits us celebrating his 40 years On-Air in Washington DC. We talk with the Detroit, Michigan native about his early days growing up during the Motown era, his affinity for music, family life and becoming an iconic figure in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

[@kynshii]

Maaaaaaaaaaan, a super legend. Midnight Love, back when BET was "BET" and R&B was unforgettable. Go head Brutha Simpson, Black never Crack✊🏾👑

[@60sAmethyst]

Tony Brown agreed 100%!!!!👍🏿👍🏿

[@kynshii]

60sAmethyst ✊🏾

[@cooper482011]

I agree as well

[@kynshii]

@@cooper482011 👑

[@lloydlewis2065]

Two Icons Great Interview Keep on keeping on Luv You Guys

[@NewMediaMaiven]

Two wonderful men and obviously awesome husbands. Much joy from this interview!

[@MrDeon1405]

This was like watching my uncles talk smack to each other at family cookouts back in the day. Rock is the best.

[@carolpitts3012]

Wow. He is speaking truth. So beautiful to see a man talking about love and respecting his wife of over 40 years, this let's us know that long marriages are alive and well in the black community.

[@henrysedillo5834]

DONNIE SIMPSON CHARACTER HAS A TRUST QUALITY ABOUT HIS SOUL & HIM SELF.. CONSCIOUS HONEST @ HUMBLE ..... ..MUCH RESPECT @ MORE SUCCESS ....WHAT UP MR ROCKO.....PEACE!!!!

[@joenicedj]

This is outstanding on every level. I grew up in Baltimore and we know who Donnie Simpson is. Same for Melvin Lindsey (R.I.P.).

[@dstevenson100]

Wow Donnie still look the same

[@nathanwest6138]

GREAT INTERVIEW.. LEGEND AGELESS...💯 👑 DONNIE SIMPSON.

[@Sammagoose]

I enjoyed every minute of this interview, I love Donnie Simpson (Coming from Los Angeles).

[@AmirRahim19]

The DC radio dial was slammin’ in the late 70s and 80s. Three progressive jazz stations, so many African Americans on both TV and Radio. Black commercials were rare in Richmond and other small cities.

[@MoorenaEl]

Donnie and Pam...RELATIONSHIP GOALS!!!!!

[@blvkmirror8388]

That was when BET was actually catering to Black People...The good ole days when Brother's were being Blessed to see Intelligent Classy Beautiful Black Women who represented the Culture and Black People well, the likes of Sherry Carter, Madelyne Woods, and Caribbean Rachel...I was just a kid then but they had a young brother Mesmerized like a mugg. Deadass!!

[@217champion]

That was before black man Bob Johnson sold it. Now white people own it.

[@cooper482011]

@@217champion Bob Johnson sold it to Viacom to become a double millionaire. When you look at how Johnson’s divorce brought him back to single billionaire status it really wasn’t worth selling BET. Viacom turned Black Entertainment Television into Bullshit Entertainment Television. SMH Television

[@theblackbanter5242]

Decorum ! The true visual dj legend with a reputable demeanor of integrity credibility and dignity ! FACTS ! THE BROTHERMAN !

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Great show Rock! Really enjoyed it.

[@cooper482011]

Donnie Simpson is one cool and humorous brotha. I was introduced to Mr. Simpson by BET back in the mid-1980s. Great interview!!

[@domoniquechatman1845]

#VideoSoul....my junior high error.😊 Donnie you look good man. Great interview Rock!

[@cliftongrafinreed5781]

I like this show.... My Man Donnie Simpson...We love you Bro

[@ks_eats]

What a great interview I remembered watching video soul as a kid. He's a legend

[@sungodspirit1502]

always thumbs up Rock Newman's vids!

[@kedrick71]

Looking at this brotha really brings back great times & memories. Thanks for this interview.

[@PatentRob]

Excellent discussion.

[@treneatramuhammad4177]

Donnie Simpson..OMG!

[@dkjay22]

Great interview

[@beoverwait]

wow this is nostalgia. Video Soul

[@MoorenaEl]

Music is VERY POWERFUL. It is magic

[@MAArch-ec7se]

Donnie Simpson looks great👏

[@217champion]

M.A. Arch I wonder whats Donnies thoughts on on BET being sold.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Donnie Simpson is still the man in dmv radio

[@MoorenaEl]

I missed Donnie Simpson on video soul!!!!

[@leroywashington2053]

Shout out to the legend...Donnie Simpson

[@MrKAHutch]

Donnie Simpson has looked stoned since the 80's.

[@misscaliluv1561]

Donnie Simpson, black EXCELLENCE !

[@sabrinaburnham4395]

Donnie Simpson is the SAME KOOL & SAME HANDSOME!😍

[@livefree1111]

Donnie and Alfonzo Ribeiro are family. Just kidding. I miss those days with Donnie and Arsenio.

[@MoorenaEl]

Damn! Imma have to find that song from Smokey!!!

[@Dominion-1]

Donnie got the *turquoise coooordination.*

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

Fine OLD MAN😍 Black dont crack smooth skin like butter

[@billydanzz]

SALUTE!!!!!!!!

[@MoorenaEl]

I missed his laugh!!!!

[@MAArch-ec7se]

Rock Newman told Donnie he's "prettier than a girl."

[@MrTheguy1111]

He barely aged a bit.

[@carrettaroberts2971]

Stay in my corner the Dells

[@mmafan3]

Damn..Donnie looks like he hasn't aged a bit. "Reverend Donnie Simpson"..I can see that, lol.