Here are 10 "did you know" facts about Jim Ladd

 Here are 10 "did you know" facts about Jim Ladd

1. Did you know that Jim Ladd was an American disc jockey, radio producer, and writer who helped pioneer freeform rock radio in the 1970s?
2. Did you know that Ladd first gained national prominence as the host of the syndicated radio program "Innerview," which aired weekly on over 160 stations?
3. Did you know that Ladd's career in radio spanned over five decades, with notable stints at Los Angeles rock stations KMET and KLOS?
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   Did you know that Ladd was known as the "Lonesome L.A. Cowboy" due to his love of horses and a 1973 song by the New Riders of the Purple Sage?
5. Did you know that Ladd was an inspiration for Tom Petty's hit song "The Last DJ" and was even mentioned in the lyrics?
6. Did you know that Ladd had a star on the Hollywood

   

   
   Walk of Fame, which he received in 2005 in recognition of his groundbreaking radio career?
7. Did you know that Ladd's expansive musical knowledge, humor, and political views made him a respected figure in the rock community?
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   Did you know that Ladd was married to writer, poet, and musician Helene Hodge?
9. Did you know that Ladd hosted a daily free-form music show on SiriusXM's Deep Tracks channel from January 2012 until his passing in December 2023?
10. Did you know that Ladd passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy as a maverick DJ who shaped the landscape of rock radio?

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