That’s very sad, but I remember reading an article about him with an interview that noted his illness not too long ago. A real legend of a writer…
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Only the good, etc.
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RIP Jerry Lee Lewis
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Some of the first games I wrote were in Assembly.
RIP
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Oh no! RIP, DH!!!
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Another backroom hero but not an unsung one - he won an Oscar for his craft.
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Laboe is credited with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows at drive-in eateries that attracted white, Black and Latino listeners who danced to rock ‘n’ roll — and shocked an older generation still listening to Frank Sinatra and Big Band music.
The DJ is also credited with popularizing the phrase “oldies, but goodies.” In 1957, he started Original Sound Record, Inc. and in 1958, released the compilation album “Oldies But Goodies: Vol. 1,” which stayed on the Billboard’s Top 100 chart for 183 weeks.
He later developed a strong following among Mexican Americans for hosting the syndicated “The Art Laboe Connection Show.” His baritone voice invited listeners to call in dedications and request a ’50s-era rock ‘n’ roll love ballad or a rhythm and blues tune from Alicia Keys.
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Only 34, too. Wow. Kind of wild to think how young he was when he hit it big in (checks notes) 1998.
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Ugh… this fucking blows…
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A huge part of my childhood, Nemesis the Warlock, Judge Dredd, , and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen later.
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I got to meet and spend some time with Low when they came through where I used to live. This happened a number of times. I even got to hold Alan Sparhawk’s Les Paul.
Though I spoke more with Alan, Mimi very friendly to me and their performances always delivered. This is really sad news.
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