Fans trade 'Stay Classy' dedications and Dirk Wilbury memories

musicJul 10, 202627343

Fans using the tags #DirkWilbury, #AT40 and #StayClassy traded dedications, memories and tributes after longtime AT40 listener Dirk Wilbury was remembered by the community. Posts praised Wilbury as a "blue-tuxed wonder" who finally hit "#1," mourned his passing and offered condolences to his family, while one comment expressed profanity-laced anger at cancer. Several users posted song dedications, including "New Kid in Town," a cover of "See You Again," and selections by Elton John and Neil Diamond, and others referenced a 1977-02-12 AT40 countdown and an album cover titled DIRK WILBURY: OFF THE DRAPES. Fans organized to meet for the next Saturday countdown, celebrated that Dirk was trending, and a new feed tracking these tags was launched to collect tributes. Threads mixed nostalgic commentary about past AT40 lists with personal memories, toasts, and plans for continued dedications at upcoming shows and countdowns.

Bego Ballester-Olmos

@merjunia.bsky.social

Dirk Wilbury finally hit #1, exactly where he belongs! 🎉 #DirkWilbury #AT40 #StayClassy Read More : come.ac/cI_-m

376h ago

Veoniss Melissa

@vintagesoul1975.bsky.social

Hey God: You got a New Kid In Town. Please take good care of him. Sincerely, #AT40 #DirkWilbury #StayClassy

227h ago

GingerSnaps5

Oh wow… I just teared up… how beautiful… #DirkWilbury #StayClassy #AT40

DDunn5

🥹 “New Kid inTown” There's talk on the street, it's there to remind you Doesn't really matter which side you're on You're walking away and they're talking behind you They will never forget you . . #StayClassy #DirkWilbury

Shiuvaun5

Thank you Veoniss. Just lovely #AT40 #DirkWilbury #StayClassy

Mizzoh4

Veo, you are the BEST! *crying*

GingerSnaps

@gingersnapstn.bsky.social

What a lovely evening, spending it remembering #DirkWilbury , #AT40 fam… everyone have a wonderful rest of your week and don’t forget to #StayClassy ❤️

207h ago

Zeke Radford

@zekeradford.bsky.social

I just realized our #AT40 family has lost one of it's most beloved members. #dirkwilbury was a blue-tuxed wonder, a lovable spirit & will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family. I hope he is flying like an eagle. #fuckcancer

207h ago

Mark

@santorinidreaming.bsky.social

An #AT40 long distance dedication to the man who rocked the blue powder tux like no one else, the great Dirk Wilbury Here is “See You Again” “So let the light guide your way, Hold every memory as you go And every road you take Will always lead you home, home” youtu.be/RgKAFK5djSk?...

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HesSoCrazy 🇺🇦

@hessocrazy.bsky.social

#AT40 #DirkWilbury #StayClassy What a great night and countdown. We got Dirk Trending! You guys are the best. Big love! See everyone 36 hours —————> Sat noon E ☮️ 💕 and AT40

187h ago

Bill Scheft

@billscheft.bsky.social

#AT40 #DirkWilbury #StayClassy (From 4 months ago....?) Album cover: DIRK WILBURY: OFF THE DRAPES....

208h ago

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Ollie9

#AT40 OFF THE DRAPES 🤣 Bill you're so funny Hey, I'm waving to you from Brooklyn tonight 🖐😃

Shiuvaun5

Haven’t seen this #DirkWilbiry gem before. The light blue clothing theme is undefeated. Terry must have had powder blue Garanimals #AT40 #StayClassy

Borderblaster1570

@bradlovett.bsky.social

Campers, I had fun, and a big toast to #DirkWilbury . I'll see you Saturday #AT40

207h ago

DDunn

@ddunn1234.bsky.social

Streisand is a unique talent of a caliber we only see a few times in a generation. #AT40 🌲 #StayClassy #DirkWilbury

147h ago

Mizzoh

@mizzoh.bsky.social

*Tipping one out for #DirkWilbury. *Lighting one up for #DirkWilbury. We love you and will miss you! Thanks for the insider boost for a great countdown. #AT40 #StayClassy

137h ago

Ollie

@ollie209.bsky.social

#At40 MEMO FROM.............HR TO:............. #At40 ...CREW There are going to be paycheck bonuses this week, Crew! ##DirkWilbury #stayclassy

167h ago

Tracy Daniel

@tracydaniel.bsky.social

I’m out. It still feels like 86 outside, which means I need to get up at 5:30 to take these guys for their walk. #AT40 #DirkWilbury #stayclassy

157h ago

bismrkbear.bsky.social

@bismrkbear.bsky.social

Okay the good vibes had to end sometime. See all you lovely #AT40 people on Saturday as I look forward to starting the #2 Tourney.

147h ago

Chineburlai

@vikingkim5.bsky.social

Out of town this weekend for regional track meet. 8 yo will be representing New Mexico vs Colorado, Arizona and West Texas. Hoping he has fun and is pleased with his times. May or may not be posting, but will listen Saturday. Great time tonight for #DirkWilbury #AT40

147h ago

Shiuvaun6

Handsome lil dude! Good luck this weekend! #AT40 #DirkWilbury #StayClassy

balanceforever1.sky.social1

Hope your family has a great time at the track meet.

karent.bsky.social1

What a great experience for him! Yes, having fun is important for all the kids! Hope you do too!🩵

Shiuvaun

@shiuvaun.bsky.social

Not gonna lie .. this rapid fire hashtag texting and me checking their spelling is making my eyes go blurry. #DirkWilbury is worth the temporary blindness. #AT40 #StayClassy So many “DorkWilburys” almost made the cut

137h ago

Dawn2

Oh me too. I had to be very sporadic in my snark!

HesSoCrazy 🇺🇦1

Cut and paste is your friend

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