About Terri Hemmert

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Terri Hemmert has been at WXRT for over 30 years. Starting as overnight announcer and Public Affairs Director in 1973, Terri became the first female morning drive personality in Chicago in 1981. In 1992, Terri moved to the 9AM to noon time-slot, and in 2002 became host of Breakfast with The Beatles, 8 to 10AM on Sundays.

Prior to joining WXRT, Hemmert was an air personality at WCMF in Rochester, NY and also served as program coordinator for WGLD (currently WVAZ) in Chicago.

She has served on the Board of Directors of the Peace Museum, Facets Multimedia and other not-for-profit groups. She teaches the History of Rock and Soul in the broadcasting department of Columbia College Chicago, where she has taught for 30 years, and was an advisor at the student radio station, WCRX. She volunteers with the Inner City Teaching Corps, Latin School of Chicago, and other schools, teaching classes on the Roots of Rap, Women in Music, Classical Music’s influence on Rock and Soul and other musical topics. Terri works on music education programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and co-hosts The Classic Encounter Series. She serves on the advisory board of WRSE-FM (the Elmhurst College student radio station.) She is also an active volunteer with the AIDS Pastoral Care Network and St. Clement Catholic Church. Hemmert has hosted Chicago’s Fest For Beatles Fans for nearly 30 years. In her spare time, she loves surfing the net, reading, listening to music, living with two dogs and two cats, and visiting her family in Ohio.

Terri Hemmert resides in Chicago and is a graduate of Elmhurst College with a bachelor of arts in speech.

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Andy Burner

Terri, Congratulations on being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Any more contests with the prize being a trip to Piqua? Keep going with your Beatles beat. We’re proud of you in Piqua!!
James Willett

Hey Terri,

Love the b’fast w/the Beatles show. Keep up great work. I’m wondering if XRT gets involved with any Beatles events that would/could incorporate Beatles-related art? My buddy is a Cleveland artist whose been regularly featured in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame & Museum with his line of Beatles art. (See link below). I’d love to help him connect w/your show, if you get involved.
http://billynainiger.com/beatles.html
Anne

Back in the early 70′s, my brother introduced me to XRT and said you had the best radio voice. “It’s sexy,” he said. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jordan Podolsky

My 8 year old daughter, Jordan, wanted to share this with you:

Dear Ms. Hemmert,

I thought you might like this AWESOME video!

Your BIGGEST fan,
Jordan Podolsky!
reba

I just noticed this week that once an hour you play an instrumental for about 7 or so minutes……….when did you start doing that, and why?????????? sounds like Mario Cart when he falls asleep
Mary Kate McHugh

Dear Terri,
I am a student at York Community High School in Elmhurst and I recently started the first radio program at York. I am working with EC and their studio and have met some amazing people. I was wondering if you might be interested in speaking with some York and EC students alike about radio and how it has impacted your life. We would be so honored to listen to your story. Thank you so much and I hope to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Mary Kate
mary niewinski

big fan of the beatles
sari

Happy Birthday Terri!!!!
Mark Kubiak

Hey Terri, … you played a song today, 5/11, that sounded like Joe Cocker? Tag line was “I’m not your Repo Man”

Who was this?

Columbia Grad & loving your show since 1971
mansour moradian

hi terri
love you love breakfast with beatles.i’m with you everysundy
today you played FOR NO ONE by different artist
i need the name of the band.thans mansour
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Deborah Houtz

The Beatle Brothers will be playing at the 24th Annual Oak Fest 2011 on July 4th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Was wondering if you could advertise the fest for us? It is at 159th & Central in Oak Forest. Please email me at pdhoutz@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions! Thanks!
Mary Verschelde

Hi Terri,

Wondering if there is still a Beatles Brunch anywhere in the Chicagoland area. I’d sure appreciate a response.
Thanks much
Tom from Austin

Got an I pad, got an I phone. I listen to you and xrt every day terri, now more than when I lived at home in chitown. Life is good!! We’re so lucky to have this station.
http://Kickstarter.com/goodol'freda Kathy McCabe

Terri, I am trying to reach you to see if you are interested in interviewing Freda Kelly on your radio program. Freda headed up The Official Beatles Fan Club in the UK from 1961-1872, was secretary to The Beatles and Brian Epstein for years, and was in the film Magical Mystery Tour. I am producing a documentary on her called ‘Good Ol’ Freda’ (the line taken from The Beatles 1963 Christmas record) and Freda is doing interviews supporting the project. If you are interested, please get in touch with me on kmccabe44@comcast.net. Thank you! Glad Paul gave you that big hug!!! Kathy McCabe, Producer/’Good Ol’ Freda’/Tripod Media
Kim Kerkbashian

Hi Terri … I wonder if you (or anyone) could help me out here. I was listening to XRT and there was a ‘text in’ to win tickets to see The National in December. Here’s the thing that confuses me…..I could swear that it was said that this would be a great Christmas concert for kids! I’m not familiar with The National but I heard them on XRT just the other night (like them!) checked out their web site and didn’t see much that looked like either Christmas concert-ish or kid-ish. I feel a little silly now ’cause I texted, got an error message back so called the number given, then told a nice young man how great it would be to win ticket and take my 7 year old daughter to a Christmas concert by The National! Thanks, Kim
Chris

Terri,

We love you and your show! You are the best DJ on radio anywhere!

Chris
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Gerard

Terri, I never miss Breakfast with the Beatles. Thank you.
Lora Lynn Manning

I am so happy that I can finally listen to XRT at my home in Davenport, IA. I’m not that far from home, but listening brings me even closer! Listening to breakfast with the Beatles this Sunday thanks Terri !!! I’ve been a loyal listener for over 30 years and everyday is still fresh and vibrant!