  
Hailed as "An AOR Legend" in Don Barrett's definitive book, Los Angeles Radio People, Joe Benson is more than a popular Southern California entertainer. To millions of Southland listeners over the past 28 years, he has been a family member — their own 'Uncle Joe.' He has also authored a critically acclaimed series of books on the history of Rock & Roll — the UNCLE JOE'S RECORD GUIDES. In addition, his unique involvement in motorsports — as a participant, announcer and reporter — has garnered national print and TV attention while keeping him in constant touch with his audience.  Check out Uncle Joe's Daily Update to see why a half million Southern Californians (60,000 to 95,000 every 15 minutes) make their afternoon commute every day with their Uncle Joe on 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles.  Featuring the Southland's top comics, J.B. hosts the Five O'Clock Funnies every weekday afternoon on 95.5 KLOS.  OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson is an hour-long, in-depth look at Rock & Roll's Classic artists, a unique mix of Classic Rock, conversations with musicians and Benson's own unique insights. OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson can be heard in over 100 markets. 
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One of these two is a helicopter jockey
named The Skylord. The other is just a guy
who occasionally dresses weird.
ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons and Uncle Joe talking
hot rods and music — those boys were in heaven!
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason joined J.B. for an exclusive,
in-depth interview for OFF THE RECORD and a discussion of sports
car racing adventures. Judging from the photo, it looks like they also
practiced their kung fu moves!!
When Frank Caliendo joined
Unc
on the KLOS Five O'Clock Funnies, John Madden,
George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Al Pacino were just
a few of the characters that surfaced.
Telling stories at the L.A. Times Festival of Books.