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Jim Ladd

James William Ladd (January 17, 1948 – December 17, 2023) was an American disc jockey, radio producer and writer. He was one of the last notable remaining freeform rock DJs in United States commercial radio. Ladd first gained national prominence as host of the hour long nationally syndicated radio program Innerview, which aired weekly on over 160 stations nationwide for twelve years.

Known for

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
2026 • Self - Radio Host (archive footage)
Glory Days
Glory Days
2014
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013 • Self - Radio DJ
Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman
Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman
2012 • Self
When You're Strange
When You're Strange
2010 • Self (voice)
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
1989 • Newscaster
Say Anything...
Say Anything...
1989 • D.J.
She's Out of Control
She's Out of Control
1989 • Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)

Full filmography

When You're Strange
When You're Strange
2010 • Self (voice)
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She's Out of Control
She's Out of Control
1989 • Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)
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Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise
1988 • Self - KMPC
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Jim Ladd – Biography, Known For & Filmography