I grew up listening to Jim Ladd, and he was definitely in a class by himself. He blended tunes like no other… he didn’t just spin tunes, he arranged them together in a message form that made you think. RIP Jim…
When I first heard this song, I thought, "Sounds like Jim Ladd." As teen in California, Jim was as integral to my radio experience as my favorite bands were.
RIP Jim Ladd.....Best known as veteran radio DJ on LA rock stations KLOS & KMET and also the host of his own show on Sirius XM's "Deep Tracks"....Tom Petty would listen to him on KLOS in So Cal which inspired his hit song "The Last DJ".....Jim Ladd received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring his impact in the music & radio industry in 2005.
Damn, another great one gone. I know that nothing (and nobody) lasts forever, but as time goes by, I feel my own time growing shorter as everyone from my youth begins to disappear. RIP, Jim, thanks for all those memories and the extensive rock education you gave to all of us. Thank you. ✌🏻❤️📻🎧🎶🤟🏻
Jim presented Tom Petty on this tour at the Forum in LA California. I took my son to the show and my son loved My Names Joe which is the punch of this album.
Had the honor of meeting him at one of the Los Angeles Beatlefest. He is one of my heroes because he is a fellow Peace activists an he isn't afraid to take a stand against the evils of this world. Let us keep free form radio ✌🏼
Thank God for Sirius Xm and Jim Ladds freeform radio. I havent listened to commercial classic rock radio in nearly twenty years. And last time I tuned it in accidentally, they were playing Sweet Home Alabama. It took SiriusXM for me to realize Skynyrd, Neil Young, Doors etc had more than two songs in their repertoire.
My condolences to his family and friends, he was a legend of the LA FM classic Rock Radio! I remember his cool words, Late night free form Radio showand Headsets radio show on KMET and KLOS, he was one of the best interviewers too! RIP JIM LADD❤💔😔🙏😎
I am so sad but you Jim bring a bit of Light into this time... From KMET to Today.. You are the Last DJ who was so Outspoken for Issues that effected this Country... You still have so many of Us who remember from those Days so long ago to Today... Times are still A Changing Bigtime... God Bless and may You keep us Informed for a very long time to come... Free Speech Forever...
Before all that streaming, I would listen to Jim late nights while studying. He had such an amazing approach to introducing music. What a voice. Sorry to have lost such an icon.
In the early '70s we had ham radio 10q the body 690 KHJ kiss AM then we had FM k West Carol q. KLOS and the mighty met and that's where I grew up. Listening to Jim Ladd late at night giving us detail by detail about the bands that he was interviewing and had interviewed. Those were good times
Jim, it definitely is about you as well as others like you, if in fact there is others like you. Now for instance he mentions Mexico radio? Anybody that knows and has listened to you knows you refer L.A. as Mexico. Especially when referring to the Mexican moon!! Love you Jim, love Tom Petty, RIP Tom you are missed!!
College Radio, Rodney Bingenheimer, I can think of better “forms” of radio than “free form” and that doesn’t include playing NEW MUSIC by a bunch of artists in their 70s or 30+ minute pretentious intros to a show known as “Headsets.”
You will be missed, RIP Jim Ladd. We lost an icon
I grew up listening to Jim Ladd, and he was definitely in a class by himself. He blended tunes like no other… he didn’t just spin tunes, he arranged them together in a message form that made you think. RIP Jim…
i used to call in and request songs back in the 70’s with Jim on the phone. He was awesome RIP
10pm to 2am what a blessing listing to Jim Ladd on KLOS . Man , I fell like I lost close friend . RIP legend .
What great and humble guy he was, Jim you'll miss in the airwaves RIP Jim Ladd.
It was awesome to travel on the road listening to the "Deep End"
I loved listening to his many stories of rock and roll while driving around LA-very smart and one truly cool dude. RIP good Sir😢
When I first heard this song, I thought, "Sounds like Jim Ladd." As teen in California, Jim was as integral to my radio experience as my favorite bands were.
RIP Jim Ladd.....Best known as veteran radio DJ on LA rock stations KLOS & KMET and also the host of his own show on Sirius XM's "Deep Tracks"....Tom Petty would listen to him on KLOS in So Cal which inspired his hit song "The Last DJ".....Jim Ladd received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring his impact in the music & radio industry in 2005.
Back in the 1980s, in Central California, I had my stereo hooked up to cable so I could hear KMET and KLOS and that voice. He will be missed!
Good choice!
Damn, another great one gone.
I know that nothing (and nobody) lasts forever, but as time goes by, I feel my own time growing shorter as everyone from my youth begins to disappear.
RIP, Jim, thanks for all those memories and the extensive rock education you gave to all of us. Thank you.
✌🏻❤️📻🎧🎶🤟🏻
Jim presented Tom Petty on this tour at the Forum in LA California. I took my son to the show and my son loved My Names Joe which is the punch of this album.
Rock In Peace 🎙️ Jim Ladd 💔 Say hi to T. P. 🎸 Thanks for keeping us all entertained & informed.
Love Jim Ladd’s voice and depth of rock and roll knowledge. RIP Tom
This loss really hurts. Thank you Jim for your endless spirit of love and peace. Hope to see you on the other side.
Lord Have Mercy RIP
We will miss you sorely Jim
Salute to a job well done, sir! R.I.P.
Had the honor of meeting him at one of the Los Angeles Beatlefest. He is one of my heroes because he is a fellow Peace activists an he isn't afraid to take a stand against the evils of this world. Let us keep free form radio ✌🏼
What a humble guy
Hey Jim. The kinks. "Around the Dial". That song is about You too. You have so much integrity. Love Love Love You.
Jim Ladd - A hero of mine. RIP!
Thank God for Sirius Xm and Jim Ladds freeform radio. I havent listened to commercial classic rock radio in nearly twenty years. And last time I tuned it in accidentally, they were playing Sweet Home Alabama. It took SiriusXM for me to realize Skynyrd, Neil Young, Doors etc had more than two songs in their repertoire.
Jim you were an Icon to Freeform radio. Listened to you on KMET, KLOS and SiriusXM. Such knowledge and wisdom. You will be missed. RIP Sir.
My condolences to his family and friends, he was a legend of the LA FM classic Rock Radio! I remember his cool words, Late night free form Radio showand Headsets radio show on KMET and KLOS, he was one of the best interviewers too! RIP JIM LADD❤💔😔🙏😎
I am so sad but you Jim bring a bit of Light into this time... From KMET to Today.. You are the Last DJ who was so Outspoken for Issues that effected this Country... You still have so many of Us who remember from those Days so long ago to Today... Times are still A Changing Bigtime... God Bless and may You keep us Informed for a very long time to come... Free Speech Forever...
Jim Ladd!!!!!!!!!! The Man....Thank you for so much!!!!!!!!
R.I.P
the voice of F.M. radio. when they made jim ladd they broke the mold. rest in peace lonesome l.a. cowboy. lord have mercy.
Before all that streaming, I would listen to Jim late nights while studying. He had such an amazing approach to introducing music. What a voice. Sorry to have lost such an icon.
JIM LADD,,,A LEGEND!!!
LORD HAVE MERCY !!!
A beautiful lesson in the History of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as well as The Last DJ Jim Ladd.
In 2021 this song is 100% STRAIGHT TRUTH
He was my fav dj, since i can remember when he always played the best records and didnt follow any trends.Around the dial.kinks song
i always liked this mans voice,a dying breed sadly!
RIP ❤ Jim
What a hell of a loss! Not many have that voice to transmit have quality anymore.
Wow - what a cool interview!
Rip Jim So Cal Legend!
Definitely a bright spot in radio history which he now belongs.
In the early '70s we had ham radio 10q the body 690 KHJ kiss AM then we had FM k West Carol q. KLOS and the mighty met and that's where I grew up. Listening to Jim Ladd late at night giving us detail by detail about the bands that he was interviewing and had interviewed. Those were good times
I hate corporate radio, plays the same old songs over and over and over !!!
LA's lonesome cowboy has crossed the river to greener pastures ride ..ride on !
LORD HAVE MERCY. 😎
unfortunately radio died about 25 years before Jim. We're living in bleak times.
RIP jim!!
The attack was on "the boys upstairs"
Jim Ladd RULES!!!!!!! Tom Petty RULED!!!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!
Jim, it definitely is about you as well as others like you, if in fact there is others like you. Now for instance he mentions Mexico radio? Anybody that knows and has listened to you knows you refer L.A. as Mexico. Especially when referring to the Mexican moon!! Love you Jim, love Tom Petty, RIP Tom you are missed!!
One of Toms docs said it was a middle finger to todays radio DJ's.....
Cool
That’s why we love Deep Tracks.
Little bit of heaven 94.7 KMET tweedle dee.
Rip king
RIP
Was it sudden onset of myocarditis?
33yearsnow🙄
Jim, you lived in a basement in the Height. You drove a beat up Chevy and needed one hundred bucks to drive to LA. you still owe me.....
Who wears shades indoors?
Jim
College Radio, Rodney Bingenheimer, I can think of better “forms” of radio than “free form” and that doesn’t include playing NEW MUSIC by a bunch of artists in their 70s or 30+ minute pretentious intros to a show known as “Headsets.”
Hahaaaa
You will be Missed man...one of the best in Radio of my lifetime....This guy was MUSIC he did not just play it....RIP buddie