LaBoe is believed to be the first DJ to play rock ‘n roll tunes on Los Angeles radio. He was also among the first DJs to play music by both Black and white artists, and he built a major follo…
Memorial flowers were placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of legendary Southern California radio disc jockey Art Laboe who died last week at 97, at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Memorial flowers were placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of legendary Southern California radio disc jockey Art Laboe who died last week at 97, at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. LaBoe been on the air in Southern California since 1943, crafting his niche as the voice of Los Angeles’ 1950-60s-era popular music — keeping the imagery of car radios blasting early rock tunes while cruising city streets alive. He coined the phrase “oldies, but goodies” and is often credited as being the first DJ to take requests and song dedications on the air.
Laboe was also known for his live concerts that attracted top acts, but were beloved byaudiences simply for seeing the famed DJ in person. Over the years, his shows were heard on stations including KFWB, KXLA, KPOP, KDA, KPPC, KRTH, KRLA and KFI. Radio legend Art LaBoe at his studio in Palm Springs, CA, on Thursday, Feb 6, 2020. Laboe, who has been on the air in Southern California since 1943, is credited with coining the phrase “oldies, but goodies”.
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