Biography

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

Say Anything...

D.J. (voice)

Tequila Sunrise

Self - KMPC

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel

Self - Radio Host (archive footage)

Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!

Newscaster

She's Out of Control

KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)

When You're Strange

Self (voice)

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Self - Radio DJ

Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman

Self