There is no information about the women he got married to. [4], "Art Laboe dies; his 'Oldies but Goodies' show ruled the L.A. airwaves", "Radio legend Art Laboe, the original oldie but goodie, is still on-air after nearly 80 years", "Circus Events to be Recorded for Posterity (and Broadcasts) by Mikemen from Radio KCMJ", "Radio Talkathon Ends After 120-Hour Stretch", "Memories of el Monte: Art Laboe's Charmed Life on Air", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Art_Laboe&oldid=1119954374, This page was last edited on 4 November 2022, at 09:05. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 1 in 1958 and famously secured one of the very few interviews with Elvis Presley during the singer's trip to Hollywood. LOS ANGELES (AP) 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. Unlike Freed, however, Laboe was never caught up in the wave of payola scandals as the 50s drew to a close. Art Laboe was Not Married.He has never shared his personal life on social media thats why we are not sure about his marital status he is married or not. Children: 2. Popular for years on the west coast and remembered for his series of Oldies But Goodies compilation albums. Laboe died at home in Palm Springs, California, on Friday night (October 7) after getting pneumonia, according to Joanna Morones, a representative for Laboes production company, Dart Entertainment. October 11, 2022 1 Min Read. Laboe, who is of Armenian descent, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1925 and developed a fascination with radio when he was 8. The radio pioneer died Friday night at home in Palm Springs after catching pneumonia, his representative said. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. His Accurate Salary Details is not mention yet on officially we will update soon. Laboe was one of the few people to get an interview with the new rockabilly star Elvis Presley when he came to Hollywood. He was notable for contributing to the hit songs, Teen Beat by Sandy Nelson and Bongo Rock by Prestin Epps among others. Veteran American-Armenian Disc Jockey Art Laboe has passed away aged 97. Founded Original Sound Records in Los Angeles, CA. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. [1], After graduating from high school, Laboe studied at Stanford University, then joined the United States Navy during World War II. He died at his Psalm Springs home on October 7th, 2022. Art Laboe obituary American DJ and rock'n'roll promoter whose celebrated 1950s El Monte concerts broke down racial barriers During the 1950s the disc jockey Art Laboe, right, would. Art Laboe obituary | Pop and rock | The Guardian Art Laboe was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 7, 1925. He obtained the job because he had a first-class radiotelephone license and the station had been depleted of staff in order to meet wartime demands. Jerry Lee Lewis, left, with Art Laboe. He had the audience and the requests while the live radio show was on. Mention Art Laboe, and he perks up. After he finished school, he joined the U.S. Navy and was sent to Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. [2][14][16] He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. (760) 321-2000 On air: 6. October 10, 2022 4:25pm. Art Laboe (born Arthur Egnoian; August 7, 1925 - October 7, 2022) was an American disc jockey, songwriter, record producer, and radio station owner. Valerio Poliuto Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information