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. Field agents based in the FCCs San Francisco office tracked the station to a home on Broadway. Radio DJ Art Laboe, who interviewed Elvis for radio in the 1950s before he helped make Black music and Latino youths lifelong friends, has died. These elements include Luna's ability to pronounce names, read dedications and talk to callers in Spanish, because she is bilingual. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Both stations are managed by NIA Broadcasting. ``He has always treated people with respect and taken them very seriously -- not as a marketing demographic, not a source of potential advertising revenue, but he has taken them seriously as a community, and as individuals. We are sending our love, today, to the family of beloved SoCal radio host Art Laboe. (COVID) created a little bit of a distance, because we didn't see him every day. Listen to Art Laboe on Jammin' 99.5. I think he realized the real positive impact he was having on families who were separated through incarceration, says McNeill. 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.. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. LOS ANGELES . Pioneering disc jockey, songwriter and record producer Art Laboecoined the term, Oldies but goodies and taught many of us in LA that Sundays are for oldies.. Laboe's shows broadcast on a handful of stations in California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. His label later found success, in 1959, with the hits "Bongo Rock" by Preston Epps and "Teen Beat"by Sandy Nelson. Boudreaux said the station currently employs over 100 people. 3:18. What Laboe understates is the sheer amount of hustle it took to actually gain the respect of broadcasters as a young man and even just get the Scrivner's show on air. Reach her at eliana.perez@thedesertsun.com or on Twitter @ElianaPress. 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. Thats why we sought him out.". Laboe continued to host regular programming until just a few days before his death. He produced his final episode last week, and it aired on Sunday, October 9. Super Freaky Girl Nicki Minaj Super Freaky Girl 2:23 AM. And this tough, hard-nosed guy burst into tears., Otto Padron, the CEO of Meruelo Media, called Laboe "a colossal presence in LA and an irreplaceable part of the 93.5 KDAY family.". Art Laboe died Friday at the age of 97. Joanna Morones, a spokesperson for Laboes production company, Dart Entertainment, confirmed his death to the Associated Press. Without Art Laboe, Im So Lonely I Could Cry, wrote essayist Adam Vine. Places such as the El Montes American Legion Stadium played much of the music Laboe aired on his radio show, giving birth to a new youth subculture. More stimulating talk and news radio in Los Angeles and Orange County. Laboe was also known for his live concerts that attracted top acts, but were beloved by audiences simply for seeing the famed DJ in person. It also streams online at oldschool1047.com. Cars jammed Sunset Boulevard where Laboe broadcast his show, and advertisers jumped to get a piece of the action. But by nature of her being Latina, there are new elements that have been introduced, she said. He's been facilitating these dedications for decades, says McNeill, and we thought it was fitting to now dedicate songs to him., Leave a dedication to Art Laboe at 323-412-0681. LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Memorial flowers will be placed Tuesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star of Southern California radio pioneer Art Laboe, who spent seven decades behind a microphone, brought rock 'n roll to the West Coast and coined the phrase "Oldies but Goodies.". I got my own built-in research, Laboe said. And don't miss Art Laboe's Sunday Special, Sundays, 6pm til midnight. They love him.. When Elvis Presley came to Hollywood, Laboe was one of the few to get an interview with the new rockabilly star. Audience members would attend the shows in person to request songs and dedications. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of Oct. 10, Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this', Shania Twain was 'uncontrollably fragile' from ex Mutt Lange's affair with friend: 'How could I be so stupid', Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death, Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert, Film industry reacts to death of 'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore: 'You're a legend'. Morones said Laboe was aware his audience would welcome "a female voice" and someone who spoke Spanish before inviting Luna to co-host. 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 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 . Listen to thousands of live radio stations or create your own artist stations and playlists. He later moved to California to attend Stanford. Even by the overheated standards of terrestrial radio, it felt forced. With more than 860 live broadcast stations in 153 markets across America, there's a local iHeartRadio station virtually everywhere. Luna's takeover of the historic show is not only significant because she is a person of color, but also due to the rarity of women DJs on the radio in the United States. The voices and stories that came from it enveloped him. His final show was . Its a role Laboe said he felt honored to play. The DJ is also credited with popularizing the phrase oldies, but goodies. In 1957, he started Original Sound Record, Inc. and in 1958, released the compilation album Oldies But Goodies: Vol. The story also said Dick Hugg better known by listeners as "Huggy Boy" began hosting a call-in . Art Laboe and rock n roll musician Chuck Berry pose for a portrait in circa 1975. When asked what new L.A. rappers he was checking for, Wynter singled out The Game and Problem both longtime staples on Power 106. Art Laboe, the pioneering DJ who became one of the first to play rhythm and blues and rock-n-roll, also credited with helping end segregation in Southern California, has died. Fri 14 Oct 2022 10.19 EDT. February 15, 2023 at 8:55 am. Tyler Boudreaux, who goes by Boogie Boudreaux and started her work as a DJ at KCRW in 2021, said that although she is a Black woman, her job didn't seem like something that was groundbreaking as she was forging her way. Legendary Art Laboe hosts "Love Zone," Weekday evenings from 9PM until 12midnight. iHeartRadio lets you access the world of music and radio in one simple platform. He marked 79 years on the air, "the longest continuing period of broadcast service" of any U.S. DJ, in September, according to his website. He was honorary president of the Elvis Presley Fan Club of Los Angeles and one of the few "disc jockeys . IE 11 is not supported. You have permission to edit this article. Here is someone who gave a voice to the most humble of us all through music, Alcaraz said. Art has been very cool and supportive of Dublab over the years, says McNeill. (Michael Ochs Archives). As a DJ for KXLA in Los Angeles, Laboe bought station time and hosted live overnight music shows from drive-ins where he would meet underground rockabilly and R&B musicians. Lalo Alcaraz, a syndicated cartoonist and television writer who grew up listening to Art Laboe in San Diego, said the DJ maintained a strong following among Mexican Americans for generations because he always played Latino, White and Black artists together on his shows. 1, which stayed on the Billboards Top 100 chart for 183 weeks. 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 . Morones said the production company is preparing to sell new Laboe merchandise to keep his memory alive. @laweeklymusic, The 20 Best Hip-Hop Songs in History 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. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers. Find him online at passionweiss.com, follow him on Twitter and also check out his archives.]. Now, Dublab has opened up the format to include contributions from Laboe's audience at large. "Rest In Peace Art . As a teen, she and her family would often tune into Laboe in the car as they headed home to the Inland Empire after visiting relatives in LA. And this tough, hard-nosed guy burst into tears.. Around 9 a.m. on a Friday in February, the radio station 92.3 FM abruptly switched formats. Anthony Macias, a University of California, Riverside ethnic studies professor, said the music Laboe played went with the dedications, enhancing the messages. Art Laboe memorabilia can be seen at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum's interactive Rock and Radio exhibit in Cleveland, Ohio. 12 min read. Luna had some knowledge of the work since she'd taken broadcasting classes at College of the Desert. Candace Silva-Torres, a producer and DJ for KCRW in Los Angeles known as DJ SiLVA, relates. ``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. Live from Los Angeles 24/7. The voices and stories that came from it enveloped him. "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. "He brought us together. Market data provided by Factset. He's been credited with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows at drive-in eateries, which invited white, Black and Latino people to dance to rock-n-roll during the '50s, when the older generation was mostly listening to Frank Sinatra and Big Band music. And I havent let go since, Laboe said. The Art Laboe Connection. His first broadcasts came from Scrivner's Drive-In theater in Hollywood. Listen to top radio stations, news, music, sports, talk, and comedy. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. KDAY is the 1st Hip-Hop station in the nation! Over the years, people have come to trust Art, and he's earned their trust, and that's why he's so central to so many people's lives.". 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 syndicated oldies . His sister sent him his first radio when he was 8 years old. Laboe, who lived in Palm Springs, was known to contemporary audiences for keeping the flame alive for Latinos raised on the ultra-romantic crooner and dance group tunes of the 1950s and '60s. Dick Smothers, best known as one-half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, guest-hosted mornings on Genesis Communications news/talk WWBA Tampa (820) on Monday, Feb 11. Art had been the first person to play the Sun Records of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. He moved to California, attended Stanford University and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was famous for taking calls from listeners who sought to send out dedications to loved ones, and in later decades forged a sentimental connection not just with nostalgia enthusiasts but a Latino fan base in particular. Its been more than a dozen years since a local hip-hop station served as a legitimate talent incubator. KOST 103.5 FM - Your Feel Good Station and Home of the Ellen K Morning Show. "We're so happy he's a part of the Magic 92.5 family and we were incredibly proud to present him with the station's very first Lifetime . Art Laboe, a radio DJ whose career ran for 79 years, died Friday at his Palm Springs home of pneumonia. 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. His sister sent him his first radio when he was 8 years old. It's the first time in KCRW history, actually, where it's majority women and it feels like there's a bubble bursting.. 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." Laboe made his radio debut in 1943, during World War II, on KSAN in . Laboe was an inductee into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Only 36% of all radio DJs in the country are women. Art Laboe died Friday at the age of 97. Silence falls over the studio when Luna is asked about Laboe's death. The station has a connection to Laboe, too. So far, the response has been interesting. (JC Olivera). They set up a Google phone number that fans can call to record their messages between now and March 1. He was 97. LOS ANGELES -- Art Laboe, the pioneering radio DJ who read heartfelt song dedications to generations of loyal listeners and was credited with helping end segregation in Southern California during an eight-decade broadcast career, has died. The new 92.3 snatched away Power 106s venerable morning host, Big Boy. It's really cool because she will share in common that same experience, you know, as a lot of the listeners.. Recently Played. 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. It's still hard., From Laboe, Luna said she learned a strong work ethic, business savvy and ongoing passion for the job. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. @laweeklymusic, West Coast Sound's Greatest Hits! 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. Laboe later returned to the Los Angeles airwaves on another station. Endless archives of his booming musical and programming introductions allow listeners to still hear Laboe on the radio, but it's Rebecca Luna known on air as Old School Becky Lu who now curates their requests. He later began hosting wildly popular dance shows in El Monte. 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. "Here is someone who gave a voice to the most humble of us all through music," Alcaraz said. But he started gracing the airwaves at age 13, when he started an amateur radio station from his bedroom. 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. 2,993 talking about this. Former Associated Press reporter Russell Contreras contributed biographical material to this report. We were all sitting down kind of looking at each other, like, this is really special. His Art Laboe Connection aired in Los Angeles on KDAY-FM on Sunday nights, as well as many other stations throughout the Southwest. I mean, they look scary, Nogales said. LOS ANGELES -- Art Laboe, the pioneering radio DJ who read heartfelt song dedications to generations of . Through investigation, the FCC says they determined Nancy Graham was the operator. or redistributed. He introduced Ricky Nelson to the radio airwaves. It happened late last year after a bout of pneumonia. What's next: "The Art Laboe Connection Show" will air on stations like 93.5 KDAY Los Angeles and KOKO Jammin' 94.3 Fresno on Sunday nights from 6 pm to midnight PT. 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. 10:35 Tisto 10:35 2:17 AM. He doesn't rush them off the air. Oct. 11, 2022 2:10 PM PT. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. [Update: Art Laboe is coming back to the Inland Empire . They're also getting contributions from former locals who have since moved to various parts of the country. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Art landed a job at KSAN in San Francisco and adopted the on-air name, Art Laboe. LAWeekly Instagram: Featuring the culture of LA since 1978 , Relationship with the Victim* Laboe had to think of creative ways to just get paid, says Kelly, the radio veteran. Morones said the show "didn't put up a flagpole" to announce Luna's transition to sole host to make it smoother. But he started gracing the airwaves at age 13, when he started an amateur radio station from his bedroom. SpouseParentChildSiblingFamily memberOther, Sweet James has my permission to help provide a free police report, Art Laboe (seated, on the right) with DJs Bill Barlett and Paul Scrivner; Credit: Courtesy of Art Laboe (Artlaboe.com) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons, Ciel Spa aka @CielSpaBH located the SLS Hotel i, Welcoming over 100,000 people every year, what beg, The holiday season is a time of giving!
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