By Steve Cumming, KABC News
L-A’s “Godfather of Rock and Roll” and radio DJ Bob Coburn has died. Earlier this year, he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He spent most of his radio career at KLOS-FM… and before that at KMET-FM. Coburn started his radio career in the late 60s near his hometown of Dallas, then did stints in Chicago and San Diego before landing at KLOS, where he spent two stints as air talent. Most recently, he held the KLOS airshift of weekday mornings from 9:30 to noon as well as hosting his syndicated program “Rockline.” Coburn also had credited work on several films including “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” and “The Million Dollar Duck” in 1971,”Motel Hell” in 1980, and “Night Tracks” in 1983.
This is from the KLOS website:
The outpouring of love and support for this man has been truly beautiful, and we are saddened to announce that our family member and friend, Bob Coburn passed away today at 12:32 P.M. Bob was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer earlier this year, and while he has been fighting like a champion ever since, all rock and roll journeys eventually come to an end. He wasn’t in pain and he was with his family. Today the music world lost a legend and he will forever be in our hearts. Rest easy, BC, we love you!
See the tribute to Bob Coburn here: http://www.955klos.com/tribute-to-bob-coburn/
