RICK MICHAELS: What can you say about Rick Michaels? He has spent the last 45 years in the music business, the majority of which doing his award‑winning radio show in cities like Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Florida, the Carolinas, and the last 25 years right here on 99.9 The Hawk.

Rick also worked at the Universal Music Group, touring with bands like KISS, Elton John, Hanson, Def Leppard, and more. Rick has done concert promotion and just about anything else you can think of in the crazy music biz.

Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, Rick loves waking up the Valley with his co‑host Dave Gibson every weekday morning on The Hawk Morning Rave with Rick and Dave on 99.9 The Hawk!!

DAVE GIBSON: Dave was born in Allentown, PA in 1982, the oldest of five kids. A fascination with drums at a young age led to performing in numerous bands throughout high school and college. With one semester to go at Temple University, he dropped out to tour the country drumming for Sony recording artist Adam Richman.

After two years based out of New York City, he returned to Philadelphia to complete his college degree and landed an internship on 102.9 WMGK’s John DeBella Show. His rock experience and “man-on-the-street” segments endeared him to the audience, leading to a 16 year stint co-hosting on the morning show. Industry upheaval let to an unforeseen exit in 2022, which fortuitously led to a hometown opportunity at a radio station he used to record on cassette as a child. Thankfully, WODE traded oldies for classic rock – a perfect fit for his background and knowledge!

Dave currently enjoys life in the woods of Quakertown, PA, along with his wife, two young boys and dog Chili. He’s an avid golfer, nature-lover, sport bettor and movie freak. Buy him a pint or simply tune into the morning show and he’ll love you forever.