Jim Ladd, a legendary rock radio disc jockey in Los Angeles known for championing classic rock and inspiring Tom Petty's 'The Last DJ,' has died at the age of 75. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Ladd's influence extended to various rock artists, including Tom Petty, as he was admired and respected within the music industry. He was also a SiriusXM host and had a long radio career. Tributes poured in from various sources, highlighting his impact on the rock music scene.
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Veteran Los Angeles radio host Jim Ladd died on Dec. 16 at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack: https://t.co/bdZQzNuSgN
IF YOU GREW UP IN L.A. AND YOU EVER TUNED INTO KLOS, JIM LADD WAS A PART OF YOUR LIFE. R.I.P. AND TRULY ONE OF THE GREAT DISC JOCKEYS. ROCK N ROLL ISN’T JUST ‘CLASSIC’…..AS TIME MOVES ON IN THIS CENTURY PEOPLE WILL FINALLY REALIZE IT IS THE NEW CLASSICAL PERIOD OF OUR… https://t.co/ent3I69Fs0
Jim Ladd, LA Radio Legend Linked to Tom Petty's 'The Last DJ,' Dies at 75 https://t.co/np0hudURWf
The pioneering freeform rock DJ Jim Ladd has died at 75 https://t.co/DpjkXS5JyN
Jim Ladd, Who Inspired Tom Petty's 'The Last DJ,' Dead at 75: https://t.co/bdZQzNukrf
RIP: Jim Ladd! Such a Rock n Roll ICON! Was brought up listening to INNERVIEW! You will be missed. Here's an episode where he INNERVIEW'd Lemmy! Hoping your reunion party goes well, Gentlemen! https://t.co/ufkAZixFAD
Legendary rock DJ Jim Ladd dead at 75 https://t.co/09kzIw8IhS
If you love album rock, you probably know Jim Ladd's name. He was a pioneering deejay who had a long radio career & still had a show on Sirius/XM. Stunned to hear he has died of a heart attack at age 75.
Jim Ladd, Rock Radio DJ and SiriusXM Host, Dies at 75 https://t.co/KO30iBuIZu
Jim Ladd Forever https://t.co/b08sR08UpT
Jim Ladd, the Los Angeles radio icon who inspired Tom Petty's 'The Last DJ,' dies at 75. See tributes from the Doors, Grace Slick, and more. https://t.co/LAcstvAiKN
Tom respected and admired Jim Ladd and considered him a friend. He inspired the song “The Last DJ” and his insights into rock and roll were priceless. Jim’s voice will be missed on the airwaves. Our family joins his in mourning his loss. https://t.co/X0jhBexqI4
Jim Ladd, the disc jockey and producer who championed classic rock for decades and interviewed many of the rock era's top artists in his Los Angeles studios, has died. He was 75. https://t.co/hHu39mrVdA https://t.co/d3akAZYhBP
Jim Ladd, disc jockey who was a fixture of L.A. rock radio in the 1970s, dies at 75 (@SteveBattaglio - @latimes) https://t.co/oVTNbo0GbD