Longtime radio DJ Art Laboe dies at 97

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. He was 97.
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[@jazzyd312]

My dad's group had 1 hit in the 50's that appeared on the Oldies But Goodies series of albums (Vol. 2) of which Art Laboe owned the rights. I had been looking for a copy but discovered the re-issued LP didn't have the song as the rights could not be secured before release. I once worked for someone who knew Mr. Laboe and mentioned my search. Imagine my surprise when I found a copy of the coveted LP on my desk one day! Mr. Laboe generously gifted me the disc so I could give my dad a seriously unique Father's Day gift!!! Thank you, Mr. Laboe for making my dad's day and for all the great music. RIP.

[@gabef1503]

Thank you Art. You brought me so much joy. The people that still know about you will miss your beautiful soul.

[@muffdiver4973]

RIP Art.... Thanks for the great memories.

[@eddro8724]

RIP OG rest with the stars cause you are 1 one & only

[@amandafinefeuiaki195]

Art Laboe & Vin Scully will always be part Southern California Culture.. RIP to 2 Legend ...

[@gooberfries6692]

Used to listen to him every night. Rip!

[@kevinsimpson7324]

Mr Laboe you are and will always be the Smoothest voice in LA. God bless you and your family.

[@JoseRomero-lp3dl]

Can't believe it. Named my son after him "Art"

[@johnmcintyre1965]

Fortunate he was to live a long life.

[@TheRealCcE]

What a great, long and legendary life. So sad to hear of his passing but rest easy Art. 🙏🏾

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Aah Rest Peacefully ❤ Job Well Done 🥰🥹

[@bruiz5240]

Rest in paradise Art🙏❤

[@Bakedea87]

He will be missed

[@Alvan81]

Touched so many lives across several Generations.

[@therealdjking202]

RIP ART 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@marytaylor7599]

My condolences to the family R.I.H

[@LadyQuick]

RIP ART 🎙️ "oldies but Goodies"

[@jrromo6993]

Rip in peace art laboe, we lost a legend and a piece of l.a history, lost but not forgotten. Thank you for all the memories.

[@vixtex]

RIP🎤📀💿

[@beabety8904]

Rip to a legend 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jimtitus126]

“No Levis or capris, please”

[@mariamontenegro4749]

💔🙏

[@Эндрю-п8ъ]

True legend ❤️

[@krlm2280]

Rip legend

[@GrannyPreps]

😭😭😭😭OMG RIP😭😭😭😭

[@tinkerb714]

💔💔💔

[@jazminsanchez8046]

🙏❤️

[@salvadorcota1085]

Rest in peace art

[@darlenemartinez9353]

R.I.P. Art Laboe. 🙁

[@dannycervantes8723]

RIP 🍺 art

[@thevideogamehit9016]

Rest in peace art laboe

[@WLA-General]

RIP ART

[@XerxezsX]

RIP

[@infjinfj1900]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@haven_lady675]

Art Laboe? That name sounds familiar.

[@brianmartin3871]

They make news about queen hah dying..this should be news..he hit souls with that voice. Wtf did the queen do for me? Rip Artie!

[@leonelluz562]

ROCK N ROLL GANGSTER

[@thevideogamehit9016]

Anyone who makes fun of someone's death, please report the person who does so

[@americangothic1313]

I'm yr puppet ding ding ding ding

[@brayanbabonoyaba3673]

É2

[@tfftwhoda9459]

Nooooooooooo

[@patcann9795]

RIP