Art Laboe, the famed DJ, has died. His life was cut short when he was 97 years old. The music promoter was on the air for nearly a century, providing free entertainment to listeners. He popularized the phrase “Oldies But Goodies.”

Today, one of the entertainment industry’s greats passed away. Continue reading to find out what happened to bring down this Los Angeles radio institution.

The cause of Art Laboe’s death has not yet  been revealed

Art Laboe died on October 11, 2022, and the news was announced on his verified Twitter account. In Palm Springs, a radio legend died at the age of 97.

Laboe died quietly in his home in Palm Springs, California, on the evening of October 7, 2022, according to a message on his Twitter feed. Pneumonia was found to be the primary cause of his death.

Art Laboe clearly cared significantly about his art. He hosts The Art Laboe Connection, a syndicated show he created in 1991, on Sunday evenings.

“My favorite place to be is behind that microphone,” Laboe stated. However, bing able to play music, interact with listeners, recognize their dedication, and connect them with their loved ones is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.

Art Laboe, who was he?

Some readers may be unaware of Art Laboe’s real name, Arthur Egnoian. However, he was born on August 7, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents of Armenian origin.

Art and his family relocated to Los Angeles during his senior year of high school. At the youthful age of 16, he completed high school at Washington High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy after finishing high school in the midst of World War II.

Laboe attended Los Angeles City College after graduating from San Mateo Junior College. Soon after, he attended Stanford to further his study in radio engineering. Art Laboe was one of the greatest artists of his time. The music and entertainment industry are all praying for his soul to rest in peace.

When did Art Laboe first make an appearance on the radio?

Art Laboe, when only 18 years old, began his radio career at KSAN in San Francisco in 1943. He then worked for a number of other Los Angeles radio stations. He traveled to Palm Springs and Pomona in California after leaving Reno.

Art also owned multiple radio stations in Tucson and Fresno, Arizona, and California, respectively. On his radio shows, he hosted, promoted, and highlighted performances from all over the west. His popularity in the radio industry grew over time.

Laboe founded the record label Original Sound Records in 1959. He founded the label in order to nurture fresh musical talent. The label’s early singles included “Teen Beat” by Sandy Nelson and “Bongo Rock” by Preston Epps. He established a good career in the radio sector.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Art Laboe. We also pray for eternal peace for the departed. 

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