Roe. Legendary Art Laboe hosts "Love Zone," Weekday evenings from 9PM until 12midnight. What turned out to be his final broadcast aired Sunday night, after being recorded last week. Leave a dedication to Art Laboe at 323-412-0681. And don't miss Art Laboe's Sunday Special, Sundays, 6pm til midnight. He was honorary president of the Elvis Presley Fan Club of Los Angeles and one of the few "disc jockeys . Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Laboe, who hosted a show on Los Angeles radio station KDAY, died Friday of pneumonia, according to a statement on his Facebook page. Laboe also recorded a video dedication for McNeill's wedding. Were so happy hes a part of the Magic 92.5 family and we were incredibly proud to present him with the stations very first Lifetime Achievement Award. Its a role Laboe said he felt honored to play. Art Laboe, the pioneering radio DJ who read heartfelt song dedications to generations of loyal listeners and was credited with helping end segregation in . One of the anecdotes about the dedications he told centered on a woman who went to the studio to allow her toddler to tell her incarcerated father, "Daddy, I love you. Although our competitor purported to be one, theyre more of a rhythmic station that plays some hip-hop.. Feb. 11, 2015. The voices and stories that came from it enveloped him. We want to exude L.A., Wynter says. The scene that Laboe helped cultivate in California became of the nations most diverse. Enter to Win a digital download of A Man Called Otto PLUS a $50 savings pass from 1-800-Flowers! DJ Art Laboe sits in his studio and talks about his 75 years in the radio business on Oct. 9, 2018, in Palm Springs, Calif. Laboe, a pioneering disc jockey who hosted a syndicated oldies show for . Laboe was married and divorced twice. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. Radio Legend Art Laboe on Doing Business with Bob Hope, Hanging with Elvis and Today's Talk Talent (Q&A) On Nov. 10, the man who first played rock 'n' roll on a west coast station will be . The Art Laboe Show. Laboe was an inductee into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Later that year, Laboe returned to the Los Angeles airwaves on another station. (Dublab even has a tutorial from Laboe on how to mimic his signature radio kisses.). Art Laboe, a pioneering voice in radio who created one of its most famous phrases, is dead after battling pneumonia. Laboe's show focuses on unlocking listeners' memories, but he's helping people create them, too. Though she once aspired to be a sideline sports reporter on TV, after her time on the COD shows, Luna was convinced her calling was radio. "Art Laboe has fostered a rare relationship with his audience," Josh Kun, a professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, said in a statement released by Laboe's company. "Here is someone who gave a voice to the most humble of us all through music," Alcaraz said. Art Laboe's been credited as the first on-air personality to play Rock n' Roll on the West Coast and is one of the . IE 11 is not supported. Anthony Macias, a University of California, Riverside ethnic studies professor, said the music Laboe played went with the dedications, enhancing the messages. Initially, in 2006, the show was broadcasted out of Los Angeles, but according to Morones, Laboe grew tired of LA and began working more out of the Coachella Valley studio in 2013. Boudreaux said the station currently employs over 100 people. Art Laboe, the pioneering DJ credited with helping end segregation in Southern California, has died. My favorite place to be is behind that microphone, Laboe said at the time of the 79-year anniversary in September. Oct. 11, 2022 2:10 PM PT. His syndicated radio show, ``The Art Laboe Connection,'' still plays on stations in Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside and Palm Springs. [Update: Art Laboe is coming back to the Inland Empire . Pop, Rock and Roll in Los Angeles 1956-1972. When Elvis Presley came to town in 1956 with manager Colonel Parker, their only interview granted was to Laboe. Also, listen to Gary Garay's tribute to Art Laboe's Original Sound label on Dublab. He was known for his "oldies but goodies" catchphrase and decades of work on terrestrial radio. Laboe was the very first DJ to spin West Coast rock n roll, to merge race music under one broadcast, Kubernik wrote in the book Turn Up The Radio! Because a lot of the times the party was over by Sunday night, I remember the hour or so drive back home, listening to Art Laboe on the radio, Silva-Torres said. Everybody knew him at the grocery store. The next song played wont be shark repellent; its going to be consistent with your expectations.. Right now, were starting off with records that people are familiar with, but we have to break local records over time.. Getty. The Best Live, Local Radio Stations. "He brought us together. Legendary Art Laboe hosts "Love Zone," Weekday evenings from 9PM until 12midnight. His final show was . In came The Real 92.3, offering 10,000 joints in a row of "real hip . McNeill and the Dublab crew are interested in sending the finished piece to iHeartRadio, which controls 92.3, to show their support for Laboe as well. Laboe died at age 97 on Friday at his home in Palm Springs, following a bout with pneumonia, according to Joanna Morones of Laboe's production company. Telephone: (877) 440-1047. In 2015, iHeartMedia's KHHT-FM (92.3) dropped Laboe's syndicated oldies show after the station abruptly switched to a hip-hop format sparking angry protests in Los Angeles. There were two other girls, so (they) were training me on how to take the calls, how to write out the dedications and how to set them up for Art, because Art had a certain way, she said. Radio legend Art LaBoe, left, records part of his show with his producer and executive assistant, Joanna Morones, at his studio in Palm Springs, CA, on Thursday, Feb 6, 2020. He started the show when he was just 16 years old. Some listeners simply treasure memories with music. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Mr. Laboe, who died Oct. 7 at 97, broadcast from radio stations across California and the Southwest, where his call-in show served as a community bulletin board and gathering space, a platform for . His first broadcasts came from Scrivner's Drive-In theater in Hollywood. While those with an Internet connection can tune in via stations like Fresno's KOKO 94.3, the absence Art Laboe Connection from the local, terrestrial market is still a loss felt far beyond the soul hits and disco jams that made evening traffic slightly more bearable. Laboe was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2012. Lavender Haze Taylor Swift Midnights 2:10 AM. On Twitter, the popular music store shared a photo of one of Laboe's "Dedicated to You" CDs. 2,993 talking about this. Laboe is credited with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live shows at drive-ins that attracted crowds of all races. Morones said Laboe was aware his audience would welcome "a female voice" and someone who spoke Spanish before inviting Luna to co-host. Laboe, who was known for coining the phrase "oldies but goodies," produced his last radio show after 75 years on the air last week, which broadcast Sunday night. LAWeekly Instagram: Featuring the culture of LA since 1978 , Relationship with the Victim* After all, the old Hot 92.3 doubled as L.A.s lone funk bastion and home of the legendary lowrider Casanova, 89-year-old Art Laboe. I mean, they look scary," Nogales said. But he started gracing the airwaves at age 13, when he started an amateur radio station from his bedroom. She said she is eager to see where Old School Becky Lu takes the show. Episode #5. [Update: Art Laboe is coming back to the Inland Empire. He later began hosting wildly popular dance shows in El Monte. . On Tuesday, flowers will be placed on Laboe's Walk of Fame star at 6800 Hollywood Blvd. He remembers when dedications came from local listeners, then included callers from other states. Art Laboe is responsible for many "firsts" in the radio and record business. Art Laboe died Friday at the age of 97. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Its warned her to power down the station or face fines and other penalties. More recently, Laboe presented broadcasts via iHeartRadio-owned station Hot 92.3, but he moved on to 93.5 KDAY after the format switched up its programming in 2015. WILLIAM SHATNER REFLECTS ON FALLOUT WITH 'STAR TREK' PAL LEONARD NIMOY, HISTORIC KISS WITH NICHELLE NICHOLS. is the creator, producer and host of the internationally syndicated radio show, Sunday Night Slow Jams, currently heard on over 200 radio stations in 14 countries. ``Art Laboe has fostered a rare relationship with his audience,'' Josh Kun, a professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, said in a statement released by Laboe's company. Laboe's shows broadcast on a handful of stations in California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. These are some of the biggest Top 40 hits ever played on the radio, VP/programming Bob Walker said in a release. He introduced Ricky Nelson to the radio airwaves. Enter to win a four-pack of tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain! (JC Olivera) In 1957, he started Original Sound Record Inc . This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Taking over for Art Laboe was a natural fit for Old School Becky Lu. It's still hard., From Laboe, Luna said she learned a strong work ethic, business savvy and ongoing passion for the job. Laboe died Friday night at home in Palm Springs, California, after catching pneumonia, said Joanna Morones, a spokesperson for Laboe's production company, Dart Entertainment. Morones said the production company is preparing to sell new Laboe merchandise to keep his memory alive. (Michael Ochs Archives). iHeart. From making sure they hugged goodbye after work to driving him to get groceries at the local Albertsons, Luna said they found their regular things.. Art Laboe is honored with the first-ever "Magic 92.5 Lifetime Achievement Award" for numerous achievements over his 75-year career. Art Laboe and host of the television show "American Bandstand" Dick Clark chat in 1960. ", It was the first time he had heard his babys voice, Laboe told The Associated Press in 2019. I dont judge, Laboe said in a 2018 interview with The Associated Press at his Palm Springs studio. Like a lot of folks in Southern California, the team at Dublab are big fans of Laboe. But if Real 92.3 wants to creatively thrive rather than play Pepsi to Powers Coca-Cola, it must nurture local talent and break records from rising stars that have yet to hit Top 40. But by nature of her being Latina, there are new elements that have been introduced, she said. Email: marissa.garcia@pointbroadcastingllc.com. Former Associated Press reporter Russell Contreras contributed biographical material to this report. "We want to hear from people that are like us. The famous disc jockey who's widely credited with . Silence falls over the studio when Luna is asked about Laboe's death. Discover thousands of live and local AM and FM radio stations near you and from cities all over the world. He still takes to the airwaves from a Palm Springs studio six nights a week from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosting The Art Laboe Connection a show broadcast on more than a dozen stations across . Ive also heard them play old DJ Quik. Even though youre still more apt to hear a Canadian artist than one from Compton on 92.3, Wynter says that local artists feature prominently in the stations goals. Its been more than a dozen years since a local hip-hop station served as a legitimate talent incubator. A two-minute video recapping Art's life and accomplishments played over the arena's big screens, with images of Art Laboe from the 40s til today, alongside greats like Jerry Lee Lewis, Dick Clark and Little Richard.The crowd's eyes were fixated on the black and white images of . Over the years, his shows were heard on stations including KFWB, KXLA, KPOP, KDA, KPPC, KRTH, KRLA and KFI. "Without Art Laboe, I'm So Lonely I Could Cry," wrote essayist Adam Vine. UPDATE: Art Laboe has returned to the Inland Empire onOld School 104.7 FM. Laboe is credited with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows at drive-in eateries that attracted whites, Blacks and Latinos who danced to rock-n-roll. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. All rights reserved. KDAY is the 1st Hip-Hop station in the nation! He was 97. Oh my gosh, Luna gushed. His label later found success, in 1959, with the hits "Bongo Rock" by Preston Epps and "Teen Beat"by Sandy Nelson. The Art Laboe Connection does have to meet certain music criteria of our flagship station Hot 92.3. It's the first time in KCRW history, actually, where it's majority women and it feels like there's a bubble bursting.. Meruelo Media, the company that owns KDAY, confirmed his death. Listeners can also stream his show online and through various apps. In 1981, the Los Angeles City Council declared July 17 Art Laboe Day. They're also getting contributions from former locals who have since moved to various parts of the country. The Art Laboe Love Zone Monday-Thursday, 9:00pm-12mid Sundays, 6:00pm-12mid. The radio legend is credited with pioneering industry standards such as audience requests and song dedications, and he is believed to be the first DJ to play rock 'n roll tunes on Los Angeles radio. Luna emphasized how the Mexican American community in particular embraced Laboe, his work becoming part of lowrider car culture, prevalent in East Los Angeles and other parts of California, also in the '50s and beyond. Born Arthur Egnoian in Salt Lake City to an Armenian-American family, Laboe grew up during the Great Depression in a Mormon household run by a single mom. Download the free iHeartRadio app today and start listening to your favorite music, live & local radio stations, playlists, and podcasts! Laboe attended high school in Los Angeles, then broke into the airwaves in San Francisco on radio station KSAN in September 1943. Art has been very cool and supportive of Dublab over the years, says McNeill. With the rise of dance music, Power 106 has gone from where hip-hop lives to where hip-hop sublets. Super Freaky Girl Nicki Minaj Super Freaky Girl 2:23 AM. Laboe was often tapped by Hollywood as a consultant and music producer. He wrote it on a little Post-It, she said. Listen to top radio stations, news, music, sports, talk, and comedy. A permanent display of Laboes contributions resides in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland. Artist Radio gives you the power to create custom stations from your favorite songs, albums or musical artists. Laboe also worked behind the scenes to promote concerts and produce records on his own label, Original Sound. We are sending our love, today, to the family of beloved SoCal radio host Art Laboe. He moved to California to attend Stanford University before he served in the Navy during World War II. To have Luna at the helm of The Art Laboe Connection, Boudreaux said, points to the importance of having women's voices on air. Laboe also didnt appear to judge listeners who asked for dedications for loved ones in prison, Alcaraz said. Hall Communications has added a translator and flipped ESPN Sports 1340 WNBH New Bedford, MA to classic hits as Big 101.3 The station airs on WNBH and the New Bedford-licensed translator W267CY at 101.3. I mean, they look scary, Nogales said. In recent decades, Laboe was noted for allowing inmates' relatives to send in dedications intended to be heard by their incarcerated loved ones. The Art Laboe Day ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Union Walk, 11127 Ramona Blvd., a new 62-unit townhouse development built on part of the site of the former Legion Stadium. His Art Laboe Connection aired in Los Angeles on KDAY-FM on Sunday nights, as well as many other stations throughout the Southwest. Art Laboe and rock n roll musician Chuck Berry pose for a portrait in circa 1975. In 2015, iHeartMedia's KHHT-FM dropped Laboe's syndicated oldies show after the station abruptly switched to a hip-hop format, sparking angry protests in Los Angeles. The show is aired on stations throughout the Southwest. "His passing leaves a huge hole in the community, and his legacy of connecting to generations of Angelinos on heartfelt dedications and connections to the soul of LA, which cannot be replaced," Padron said in a statement. Laboe hosted dances at the El Monte Legion Stadium; in 1960, he teamed with Dick Clark to stage an unprecedented rock n roll show at the Hollywood Bowl that sold 18,000 tickets.. Listen to Jennifer Jones Lee on Wake Up Call, Bill Handel Morning Show, Gary and Shannon, John and Ken, Tim Conway Jr, Coast to Coast AM, KFI News and more on KFI AM 640! Laboe and Luna shared an eclectic taste in music, overlapping on some favorite genres including doo-wop and rock. Top 40 radio in the 70s, 80s and 90s was big and exciting. The American disc jockey Art Laboe, who has died aged 97, may have been the first person to recognise that a rock'n'roll song could enjoy a life beyond its few . A couple years ago, members of the Dublab crew visited him at his studio, which resulted in a long and fascinating interview conducted by journalist Josh Kun. Laboe is credited with coining the phrase oldies, but goodies.. More stimulating talk and news radio in Los Angeles and Orange County. Imagine succeeding someone who'd been at his job for 79 years. My dad was a party DJ and he was an aspiring on-air DJ," she said. Cars jammed Sunset Boulevard where Laboe broadcast his show, and advertisers jumped to get a piece of the action. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. When Elvis Presley came to Hollywood, Laboe was one of the few to get an interview with the new rockabilly star. The company saw an opportunity for a hip-hop and R&B station that could fill a market that wasnt being served, explains Doc Wynter, iHeartRadios senior vice president of urban programming and program director of The Real 92.3. It's really cool because she will share in common that same experience, you know, as a lot of the listeners.. Art Laboe, who recently marked 79 years on air, was a pioneering DJ widely credited with desegregating Southern California's airwaves, in addition to popularizing the phrase "oldies but goodies." Audience members would attend the shows in person to request songs and dedications. I like people., He often told a story about a woman who came by the studio so her toddler could tell her father, who was serving time for a violent crime, Daddy, I love you., It was the first time he had heard his babys voice, Laboe said. He was known for his "oldies but goodies" catchphrase and decades of work on terrestrial radio. Listen for free on iHeart! Art Laboe and rock n roll musician Chuck Berry pose for a portrait in circa 1975. Laboe maintained a strong following throughout the years and transformed into a promoter of aging rock n roll acts who never faded from Mexican-American fans of oldies. Read More FILE - DJ Art Laboe sits in his studio and talks about his 75 years in the radio business on Oct. 9, 2018, in Palm Springs, Calif. Laboe, a pioneering disc jockey who hosted a . Listen to Jennifer Jones Lee on Wake Up Call, Bill Handel Morning Show, Gary and Shannon, John and Ken, Tim Conway Jr, Coast to Coast AM, KFI News and more on KFI AM 640! When folks call in to his radio show, he listens to them. He was also among the first DJs to play music by both Black and white artists, and he built a major following among Latino communities across the region. Thank you to our dedicated fans that have listened through the decades and made The Art Laboe Connection a family tradition, he said. The broadcaster continued to produce and present radio shows right up . Through investigation, the FCC says they determined Nancy Graham was the operator. Art Laboe memorabilia can be seen at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum's interactive Rock and Radio exhibit in Cleveland, Ohio. His show has been syndicated since 1991. Being Mexican American myself we were always at these huge family gatherings and like, big barbeques and different birthdays and celebrations. Listen to Art Laboe on Jammin' 99.5. So was my mom! The key is to appeal to my large Hispanic/black following and the general audience. He was 97. The new station deserves time to find its own voice and tone, but it would be wise to dig deeper than Truffle Butter. Plenty of regional stars with mainstream potential are out there. Art passed away at the age of 97, after catching pneumonia. That's the . He later returned to the Southern California area, but a radio station owner told the aspiring announcer he should work on becoming a radio personality instead. 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