Local Radio Legend Dies

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• Big Lou Monday, Jan 12 at 11:44 PM FLAG COMMENT I am the Engineer in the NBC piece and had the sincere and distinct pleasure to work for one of my Radio Idols when Happy Hare joined the Sign On San Radio Team. Nervous as I was to meet him and work with him he made me feel relaxed and assured that all was "Alright". He even let me pick some of the music that he would use for his show and actually play some of it. He was a pro and could recount so many famous people, places and things with the modesty and majesty of a great person and human being. I am saddened and will Miss Mr. Hare..... ... MORE >
• John Summers Wednesday, Jan 7 at 8:04 PM FLAG COMMENT Being raised on Palomar, under the shadow of the Observatory so many years ago, my parents & I would rise each morning to the goofy antics of Happy Hare. After elementary school most afternoons I couldn't wait to get home & practice what I'd learned earlier that day from Hap on my very own 'play' studio I'd put together in my bedroom. I knew at the age of six that radio was my future, primarily because of this wonderful man's imprint on me early on. My parents dearly loved the guy. He brought such fun to our lives. I followed his career through the years & enjoyed his stories. He learned thru Don Barnett's "L.A. Radio People" website that I credited him for my career path & the success I've experienced over the years. We began emailing one another in 2008. I'm heartbroken with the news of his passing. My wife reminds me that it was a good thing I had the chance to share with him just how much he meant to me. He was a rare breed. I will miss him. John Summers KHTS morning anchor Valencia, Ca. ... MORE >
• Shaune Steele Wednesday, Jan 7 at 6:00 PM FLAG COMMENT When I was growing up in Crown Point, I listened to Happy Hare every morning on KCBQ as I got ready for school. Although I was just a kid, I recognized that he was someone special! A real pro, and from all accounts a hell of a guy. Rest in Peace, Happy Hare.When I was growing up in Crown Point, I listened to Happy Hare every morning on KCBQ as I got ready for school. Although I was just a kid, I recognized that he was someone special! A real pro, and from all accounts a hell of a guy. Rest in Peace, Happy Hare.
• JACK HAYES Wednesday, Jan 7 at 5:13 PM FLAG COMMENT I followed Harry at KCBQ back in the sixties on the morning show. He was an incredible gentleman -- a truly class act. RIP Harry.I followed Harry at KCBQ back in the sixties on the morning show. He was an incredible gentleman -- a truly class act. RIP Harry.
• Bobby Rich Wednesday, Jan 7 at 3:54 PM FLAG COMMENT He was one of the few true originals and he inspired many more to be their own version. You can read tons of Hare's memories on line... http://happyhareonline.com/He was one of the few true originals and he inspired many more to be their own version. You can read tons of Hare's memories on line... http://happyhareonline.com/

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