Art Laboe (born Arthur Egnoian; August 7, 1925 – October 7, 2022) was an American-Armenian disc jockey, songwriter, record producer, and radio station owner. He was generally credited with coining the term “Oldies But Goodies”.
He was born Art Egnoian to Armenian immigrant parents who were practicing Mormons in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 7, 1925. His family moved to Los Angeles during his high school years and he graduated from Washington High School at age 16.
Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy and was stationed at Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. He went on to attend Los Angeles City College, San Mateo Junior College, and Stanford University, studying radio engineering.
Was Art Laboe Married?
At the time of his death, Art Laboe was not known to be married but he had been married on two different occasions with different wives, In those two previous marriages, Art Laboe was divorced.
Art Laboe was a man who kept details about his private life very secretive. He never divulged any information about his better half.