KLOS-FM Host Uncle Joe Benson, One of LA Radio’s Legendary Voices, Dies at 76

Los Angeles radio legend Uncle Joe Benson dies at 76

L.A. radio legend Uncle Joe Benson has died at the age of 76. Known for a deep, rumbling voice and wide knowledge of rock music, Benson spent more than 30 years at 95.5 KLOS.

KLOS-FM host Uncle Joe Benson, one of LA radio’s legendary voices, dies at 76

Radio disc jockey Uncle Joe Benson, whose deep voice rumbled over the airwaves of KLOS-FM, Arrow 93.1, and The Sound 103.1 for nearly four decades, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was 76. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of legendary disc jockey Uncle Joe Benson’s passing,” read a post on the Uncle Joe’s Garage page on Facebook posted early Tuesday, Feb. 27. “Joe passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s dementia and…

KLOS-FM host Uncle Joe Benson, one LA radio’s legendary voices, dies at 76

Benson, who also worked at The Sound 103.1 and Arrow 93.1 in Los Angeles during a career on the radio that ran nearly six decades, died of complications died on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Los Angeles Rock Radio Legend Uncle Joe Benson Dead at 86

Los Angeles Rock radio icon Uncle Joe Benson died on Tuesday, February 24, following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. News of Benson’s passing was shared just after midnight Pacific Time on Friday via the Facebook page for Uncle Joe’s Garage.

Famed Classic Rock Host ‘Uncle’ Joe Benson Dies

From KLOS-FM to “Arrow 93.1,” the “all rock ‘n’ roll oldies” brand that preceded Jack FM in Los Angeles, he was an admired and affable on-air talent. He was also heard on Classic Rock stations across the U.S. as a syndicated program host. Now, many fans and radio industry veterans are pausing to pay tribute to Uncle Joe Benson, who has lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. News of his passing was shared just past midnight, Pacific Time, on F…