Fans remember ‘legendary’ Art Laboe’s concert experiences as DJ dies at 97

Art Laboe, a legendary Armenian-American DJ, died at the age 97.

A spokesperson for the disco jockey’s production company revealed that he passed on Friday, October 7th after catching pneumonia, The Guardian reports.

Art is best known for his radio program Art Laboe Connectionboth in-person concerts. He is also remembered for helping end segregation throughout south California.

This was the legendary DJ. Live shows for drive-ins. His shows attracted people from all races, including White Americans, African-Americans, and Latinos. Many of the attendees danced to his rock and rolling tunes.

Art Laboe, who served in the Navy during World War II, was the first to host concerts.

The Guardian notes that legendary DJ Arthur Egnoian was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to an Armenian American couple in 1925.

Art was raised in a single-mother family during the Great Depression. As a child, he listened to radio.

He moved to California as a teenager and attended Stanford University. The musician served in World War II with the US Navy.

Art returned from war to pursue a career radio, landing the radio announcer position at KSAN in San Francisco.

He quickly became a well-known DJ and host. He was the only host to interview Elvis Presley, the King of Rock.

He was a radio host who made his mark in the music industry simultaneously hosting his inclusive concerts.

This phrase was also invented by the DJ. “oldies, but goodies.” GrammaristNote that this phrase can be used to refer to something old, but still cherished.

His famous 1958 album was released. Oldies But Goodies: Vol 1.

Fans remember Art’s concert experiences

Art’s fans loved his concerts. His show was a memorable experience for many.

The DJ’s last concert took place a day after his death on Saturday, September 8th at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino.

The Includes lineupThe S.O.S. band, Rose Royce and MC Magic, Amanda Perez, and many others.

Many fans took to Twitter to mourn the iconic DJ’s passing. Many fans even shared their memories from the concert.

“Wow RIP Art Laboe. His last concert was on my mom’s bday on Saturday. Forever a legend in the Chicano/a community. I had the honour of getting a bday dedication from my mom with “Angel Baby”. One of the greatest radio DJ’s of all-time. You will be missed,” One fan wrote.

“The Art Laboe Concerts were always the best. Listening to oldies will always bring back your memory. Rest Easy Art Laboe,” Another fan agreed..

“One of my first concerts was an Art Laboe show. RIP to a legend!” A third admirer wrote.

Art Laboe Connection Show was a fan favorite

Besides his iconic concerts, the DJ was best known for hosting 93.5 KDAY’s Art Laboe Connection.

According to The Guardian the show was extremely popular in the Mexican-American community.

Listeners could call in with a request for a 1950s-era rock’n’roll love ballad or other tunes.

This show was especially popular with families of prisoners. His show allowed family members to dedicate songs for their loved ones.

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