Fundraiser Planned Thursday At The Lyric Theater To Finish Dick Biondi Documentary

BLUE ISLAND, IL — If making an independent film documentary was easy, everybody would be making them. Eleven years in production, filmmaker Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice will present a preview of her documentary about the legendary Chicago DJ Dick Biondi, the voice that rocked America for over six decades, at a fundraiser, Thursday, June 12.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the film preview of and fundraiser for “Dick Biondi: The Voice That Rocked America,” at The Lyric Theater, 12952 Western Ave., Blue Island, Blue Island. Proceeds from the screening will go toward putting the final touches on the film before its release.

The late, great Dick Biondi shaped the landscape of radio and introduced artists like the Beatles, Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones to American audiences. The evening features highlights from the documentary, showcasing interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Biondi, who became one of the most influential broadcasters of the 20th century.

At age 14, filmmaker Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice’s life changed forever when she met her idol, WLS DJ Dick Biondi, at a local shopping center in 1962, as founder and president of Biondi’s fan club.

“He was a simple guy,” Enzweiler-Pulice said, who spent years interviewing Biondi up until his death at age 90 in 2021. “He lived in a third floor walkup near O’Hare airport. He was very humble.”

Filmmaker Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice interviews legendary Chicago DJ Dick Biondi before his death in 2021

Scott Childers, DJ, Author, and emcee, known for his expertise in Chicago radio history
and host of wlshistory.com, will guide the evening's festivities.

Ronnie B. Elvis, an Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, will open the evening with a performance and share person stories of his time with Dick Biondi.

Mark Plotnick and Jim Summaria, rock historian and photographer respectively, will be selling and signing their new book, "70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts," and are donating proceeds from sales to support the Dick Biondi Film Project.

The evening concludes with a Q&A session with director Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice.

Throughout the evening, guests can participate in raffles, purchase exclusive Biondi
memorabilia, enjoy concessions and visit the cash bar.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with Ronnie B. Elvis taking the stage at 7 p.m., followed by a preview of the documentary at 8 p.m., Thursday, June 12.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on Dick Biondi Film Project or at the door. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Dick Biondi and support the distribution of this remarkable documentary. Your attendance helps preserve the history of rock 'n' roll and the impact of one of its most influential voices.