Richard Christy Net Worth and Salary
Richard Christy is an American musician and radio personality with a net worth of $200 thousand and an annual salary of $75,000. Born Thomas Richard Christy on April 1, 1974, in Fort Scott, Kansas, US, he currently works on The Howard Stern Show.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Christy's passion for drums was ignited after hearing Alex Van Halen's drumming in Van Halen's song Hot for Teacher. At age 10, he joined his elementary school band in Uniontown, Kansas, as a drummer. He diligently practiced to rock bands like Van Halen, Twisted Sister, Kiss, and Quiet Riot records, honing his skills.
Music Career
In recent years, Christy has played drums for the deathgrind band Caninus before re-entering the heavy metal scene by forming the band Charred Walls of the Damned. Their first track, Ghost Town, premiered on The Howard Stern Show in November 2009.
Career with The Howard Stern Show
Christy's first appearance on The Howard Stern Show occurred on April 24, 2003, when the show broadcasted from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He became a regular after winning the "Get John's Job" contest on July 1, 2004. A year later, Christy hosted his own show, gaining popularity through prank calls, song parodies, engaging personality, and stunts.
Acting and Other Ventures
As a stand-up comic and actor, Christy has appeared in and directed several independent films. His voice has been featured in various animated programs on the Adult Swim programming block, including Metalocalypse and Rick and Morty, as well as on Cartoon Network’s series Uncle Grandpa. In 2017, he made a cameo appearance in the Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, portraying the character "Down There."
