Uncle Joe Benson, a longtime staple on the Los Angeles radio scene who gave bands like Mötley Crüe and Ratt an early airplay boost, died Feb. 24 from complications stemming from Parkinson’s disease.

Legendary radio host Uncle Joe Benson has sadly passed away from complications related to his battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76 years old. Benson, who was stationed in Los Angeles for most of ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles radio legend Uncle Joe Benson has died at the age of 76, it was announced Friday. Benson died early Tuesday following a battle with Parkinson's disease and related ...

Radio disc jockey Uncle Joe Benson, whose deep voice rumbled over the airwaves of KLOS-FM, Arrow 93.1, and The Sound 103.1 for nearly four decades, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was 76. “It is with great ...

"Joe was a triple threat guy whose passion could be discerned in his delivery every time he ignited the mic," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons tells UCR. Continue reading… ...

Los Angeles radio legend and former Ultimate Classic Rock Nights host Uncle Joe Benson has died at the age of 76, his family shared Friday (Feb. 27) on social media. Benson hosted UCR's nationally ...

Los Angeles Rock radio icon Uncle Joe Benson died on Tuesday, February 24, following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. News of Benson’s passing was shared just after midnight Pacific Time on Friday ...