Ron Jacobs (broadcaster)

Ron Jacobs (2004)

Ron Jacobs (September 3, 1937 – March 8, 2016)[1] was an American broadcaster, author of books and magazines, record producer and concert promoter. He is best known as the program director of KHJ radio in Los Angeles during its ground-breaking "Boss Radio" period (1965–1969), and as co-creator of the countdown show American Top 40, and the seminal radio program The History of Rock and Roll (1969).

  1. ^ Engle, Erika (March 9, 2016). "DJ helped usher in rock 'n' roll era in isles". The Honolulu Advertiser. pp. B1, B3. Retrieved September 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.