Dedicated to Art Laboe
Remembering the prolific “Oldies but Goodies” disc jockey Art Laboe.
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Show Notes
Art Laboe’s voice filled Southern California airwaves for more than 70 years. But beyond being a beloved disc jockey whose show was eventually broadcast across the nation, Laboe spread a radical message of racial unity way before such messages became mainstream.
The prolific “Oldies but Goodies” radio legend died Oct. 7 of pneumonia. His death comes at a time when we need his message of tolerance more than ever. So today, a tribute to Art Laboe. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: TimesOC feature writer Gabriel San Román
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