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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. He's been a family member to millions of Southland listeners over the past 29 years — their own 'Uncle Joe.' He's 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.
For Rock & Roll Birthdays, Music News and J.B.'s Commentary, check out Uncle Joe's Daily Update.
OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson is an hour-long, in-depth look at Rock & Roll's Classic artists. A tasty mix of Classic Rock, J.B.'s conversations with the musicians and his own unique insights, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson can be heard in over 90 markets.
Steve Miller, John Fogerty, USC Thornton School Of Music Associate Dean Chris Sampson and Uncle Joe following the first of two special Steve Miller Band benefit concerts for the school's 125th anniversary.
Timothy Hutton, who won an Oscar, with a guy who knows someone named Oscar.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hangs with his Tio Jose after doing a live on-air interview urging others to join them in giving blood. Doesn it look like the sugar cookies had kicked in yet?
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.