I AM A DJ
In 1989-1990 I interviewed and photographed 11 Los Angeles FM radio personalities for a college project. Below are the photos and text from the resulting book, "I Am a DJ".
Poorman - KROQ
Poorman - KROQ
Jed the Fish - KROQ
Jed the Fish - KROQ
Steve Downes - KLSX
Steve Downes - KLOS
Dr. Demento - KLSX
Dr. Demento - KLSX
Richard Blade - KROQ
Richard Blade - KROQ
Damion - KLSX
Damion - KLSX
Dusty Street - KLSX
Dusty Street - KLSX
Swedish Egil - KROQ
Swedish Egil - KROQ
Katy Manor - KROQ
Katy Manor - KROQ
Bob Coburn - KLOS
Bob Coburn - KLOS
"Uncle Joe" Benson at KLOS
"Uncle Joe" KLOS
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