KRLA 1110 Los Angeles - Art Laboe - April 16 1985 - Radio Aircheck

KRLA 1110 Los Angeles - Art Laboe - April 16 1985 - Radio Aircheck

Art Laboe was a legendary radio personality, who's voice was heard on Southern California airwaves for over 70 years! He marked 79 years on the air, "the longest continuing period of broadcast service" of any U.S. DJ. 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 and shocked an older generation still listening to Frank Sinatra and Big Band music. Laboe is also credited with coining the "oldies, but goodies" phrase.

In the late 1940s, Laboe started hosting radio shows in Los Angeles at KPOP. He hosted live overnight music shows from drive-ins where he'd meet underground rockabilly and R&B musicians. Laboe soon became one of the first DJs to play R&B and rock-n-roll in California. Teen listeners soon identified Laboe's voice with the fledgling rock-n-roll scene. By 1956, Laboe had an afternoon show and became the city's top radio program. He later moved on to KXLA, KRLA, & K-Earth 101.

He became a beloved figure for generations of fans, for his call-in dedication show, which aired first on HOT 92.3 FM KHHT, and then on KDAY-FM 93.5.

This aircheck features Laboe from 1985, during his run at 1110 KRLA Los Angeles.

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