Ron Jacobs is an American broadcaster, author, record producer and concert promoter. He is best known as the program director of KHJ radio in Los Angeles during its ground-breaking "Boss Radio" period (1965–1969), and as co-creator of the countdown show American Top 40, and the seminal radio program The History of Rock and Roll (1969).
Early career in Hawaii
Jacobs was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, on September 3, 1937. His parents, Ray (a merchant) and Shirley (a homemaker) moved to the Islands from New York and New Jersey in April 1937. Jacobs was born in The Queens Hospital in Honolulu. Jacobs dropped out of high school and began his radio career in 1953, upon receiving his FCC license. His first job was as the all-night DJ at Honolulu’s KHON. He then went to KGU Radio, the NBC affiliate in Hawaii, as the Honolulu correspondent for the network's new program, Monitor.
In 1957, Jacobs teamed with fellow KGU DJ Tom Moffatt to jump-start Henry J. Kaiser’s new KHVH Radio. The young deejays brought the best young talent to perform concert dates in Honolulu; and developed relationships with the era’s best rock talent – including industry legends Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (they served as honorary pallbearers at Parker’s 1997 funeral).
Charles Ronald Jacobs (28 October 1928–10 November 2002) was an English Rugby Union player. He played at prop for Northampton and England. He went to Oakham School in Rutland, where he captained the first XV in 1945. He studied Agriculture at Nottingham University,
Jacobs played a club record 470 games for Northampton over a 17-year period and appeared 29 times for England - captaining them for his final two games in 1964.
Ron Jacobs (December 27, 1942 – December 24, 2015) was an American basketball coach.
Jacobs was head coach of the men's basketball team at the Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. After turning the program around in just one season, he was invited by Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr. to coach the Philippines men's national basketball team. Jacobs brought the Philippines back to prominence in basketball during the 1980s. He revolutionized the way basketball was played in the Philippines. He raised the level of technology in playing the game and turned every contest into a learning experience by showing how to win with science, hard work, team play and discipline.
Career
Loyola Marymount
Ron Jacobs was named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year for piloting the Loyola Marymount's basketball varsity to the NCAA Tournament in 1980. He had turned the program around in just a season from a lowly 5-21 pushover to a legitimate contender.
Jacobs became an overnight hero at the Loyola campus in Los Angeles and there emerged a popular clamor for him to take over as Loyola athletic director. This didn’t sit well with some in the school’s Board of Trustees. Jacobs eventually left Loyola, exasperated by the politics that smeared his name.
Ronald Herbert “Whodaguy” Jacobs (1937-2016)
A famous Hawaii-born broadcaster who helped bring rock and roll music to the islands.One of the original KPOI “Poi Boys” and co-founder of “The America Top-40”
Herewith is Ron teasing his "Pictures Of Paradise" TV specials.
CIrca 1978
published: 07 Oct 2019
Ron Jacobs from the Shout Radio Network talks to Tom Scharpling
Jon Wurster as Ron Jacobs from the Shout Radio Network talks to Tom Scharpling during the Best Show on WFMU marathon episode on March 2nd 2010.
published: 03 Mar 2010
Appreciation for Aaron Loo with Ron Jacobs Radio Broadcaster Honolulu Hawaii
This is to recognize Aaron Loo for being a Great Friend to Ron Jacobs, the radio legend who passed away March 8th, 2016 at his home in Pearl City, Hawaii. Aaron put his life on hold to be there for Ron "whodaguy?" Jacobs and didn't want anything in return but Ron's Friendship. Thank You Aaron. R J was very lucky to have you for his friend. I made this for you and Ron together. I'm happy to call you my friend also. Ron is probably having lunch with Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis right now.
Link to Ron Jacobs Memorial Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHcfklY84i0
published: 20 Mar 2016
Batikang coach na si Ron Jacobs, pumanaw na
Pumanaw na ang batikang coach ng PBA na si Ron Jacobs sa edad na 72. Binawian ng buhay ang dating national team head coach sa ganap na 8:30 kagabi. Nakilala si Jacobs sa pagdala ng national team sa gintong medalya sa 1985 FIBA-Asia Championship. Naging coach din siya ng San Miguel sa PBA at naging bahagi ng hall of fame noong 2007. Ulat hatid ni Mon Gualvez. (Video uploaded by Ric Jayson Toring; Manuscript edited by Joey Hernandez; For any concerns, you may e-mail us at [email protected])
published: 25 Dec 2015
The Ron Jacobs Story Elvis Comes to Hawaii 1957
Elvis Presley comes to Hawaii in 1957 is the first video in The Ron Jacobs Story Series which is all about the life and times of Radio Legend Ron Whodaguy Jacobs. This is a non-profit educational video. R J is best known as program director and co-creator of 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles 1965-69. Jacobs was a creative genius who was born, raised and lived most of his life in beautiful Hawaii where he received a lifetime achievement award. This Elvis story was Ron's favorite and most exciting and I believe may also be his partner at the time, Tom Moffatt's favorite also. I met Ron when he called me after seeing my video, "Growing up with the Boss Jocks, A Tribute to 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles". That began with a phone call that lasted several hours filled with stories which tu...
published: 03 Apr 2016
In Memory of Ron Jacobs A Radio Legend
Ron Jacobs was a Radio Legend. Best known for being co-creator and program director of 93 KHJ Boss radio back in 1965, Jacobs was also a disc jockey, concert promoter, record producer and played a huge part in "The history of Hawaiian Radio". I just found out this morning Ron had passed away when a friend e-mailed me the news. I put this video together rather quickly because I felt something like this should be out there for Ron today. R I P Ron Jacobs. I'm glad I got to know you even if only over the phone and for a short time. I loved talking to you RJ. Mahalo and Aloha my friend...
published: 09 Mar 2016
Former players remember how Ron Jacobs touched their lives
Basketball legendary coach Ronald Charles "Ron" Jacobs was given a tribute on Saturday night during the PSA Awards 2016 held at One Esplanade in Pasay City. Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO
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published: 13 Feb 2016
RON JACOBS' ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Ron Jacobs' accpetance speech. May 2015 Hoku awards
published: 25 May 2015
The Ron Jacobs Story with Wink Martindale
The Ron Jacobs Story with special guest Wink Martindale is Video #2 in the series. Wink talks about Ron and The Elvis Presley Story which was one of Ron's projects created at Watermark. Wink worked with Jacobs & Tom Rounds on this famous Radio Series.. Special thanks to Wink Martindale and Kevin Gershan.
published: 23 Nov 2016
RON JACOBS IN PEARL CITY 2015
A tribute to Ron Jacobs. RJ directing me to do his bidding but there was as usual a failure in communication because of my loloness.
Here is a Lolomatic Productions of a stream of pupuleness.
Ronald Herbert “Whodaguy” Jacobs (1937-2016)
A famous Hawaii-born broadcaster who helped bring rock and roll music to the islands.One of the original KPOI “Poi ...
Ronald Herbert “Whodaguy” Jacobs (1937-2016)
A famous Hawaii-born broadcaster who helped bring rock and roll music to the islands.One of the original KPOI “Poi Boys” and co-founder of “The America Top-40”
Herewith is Ron teasing his "Pictures Of Paradise" TV specials.
CIrca 1978
Ronald Herbert “Whodaguy” Jacobs (1937-2016)
A famous Hawaii-born broadcaster who helped bring rock and roll music to the islands.One of the original KPOI “Poi Boys” and co-founder of “The America Top-40”
Herewith is Ron teasing his "Pictures Of Paradise" TV specials.
CIrca 1978
This is to recognize Aaron Loo for being a Great Friend to Ron Jacobs, the radio legend who passed away March 8th, 2016 at his home in Pearl City, Hawaii. Aaro...
This is to recognize Aaron Loo for being a Great Friend to Ron Jacobs, the radio legend who passed away March 8th, 2016 at his home in Pearl City, Hawaii. Aaron put his life on hold to be there for Ron "whodaguy?" Jacobs and didn't want anything in return but Ron's Friendship. Thank You Aaron. R J was very lucky to have you for his friend. I made this for you and Ron together. I'm happy to call you my friend also. Ron is probably having lunch with Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis right now.
Link to Ron Jacobs Memorial Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHcfklY84i0
This is to recognize Aaron Loo for being a Great Friend to Ron Jacobs, the radio legend who passed away March 8th, 2016 at his home in Pearl City, Hawaii. Aaron put his life on hold to be there for Ron "whodaguy?" Jacobs and didn't want anything in return but Ron's Friendship. Thank You Aaron. R J was very lucky to have you for his friend. I made this for you and Ron together. I'm happy to call you my friend also. Ron is probably having lunch with Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis right now.
Link to Ron Jacobs Memorial Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHcfklY84i0
Pumanaw na ang batikang coach ng PBA na si Ron Jacobs sa edad na 72. Binawian ng buhay ang dating national team head coach sa ganap na 8:30 kagabi. Nakilala si ...
Pumanaw na ang batikang coach ng PBA na si Ron Jacobs sa edad na 72. Binawian ng buhay ang dating national team head coach sa ganap na 8:30 kagabi. Nakilala si Jacobs sa pagdala ng national team sa gintong medalya sa 1985 FIBA-Asia Championship. Naging coach din siya ng San Miguel sa PBA at naging bahagi ng hall of fame noong 2007. Ulat hatid ni Mon Gualvez. (Video uploaded by Ric Jayson Toring; Manuscript edited by Joey Hernandez; For any concerns, you may e-mail us at [email protected])
Pumanaw na ang batikang coach ng PBA na si Ron Jacobs sa edad na 72. Binawian ng buhay ang dating national team head coach sa ganap na 8:30 kagabi. Nakilala si Jacobs sa pagdala ng national team sa gintong medalya sa 1985 FIBA-Asia Championship. Naging coach din siya ng San Miguel sa PBA at naging bahagi ng hall of fame noong 2007. Ulat hatid ni Mon Gualvez. (Video uploaded by Ric Jayson Toring; Manuscript edited by Joey Hernandez; For any concerns, you may e-mail us at [email protected])
Elvis Presley comes to Hawaii in 1957 is the first video in The Ron Jacobs Story Series which is all about the life and times of Radio Legend Ron Whodaguy Jacob...
Elvis Presley comes to Hawaii in 1957 is the first video in The Ron Jacobs Story Series which is all about the life and times of Radio Legend Ron Whodaguy Jacobs. This is a non-profit educational video. R J is best known as program director and co-creator of 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles 1965-69. Jacobs was a creative genius who was born, raised and lived most of his life in beautiful Hawaii where he received a lifetime achievement award. This Elvis story was Ron's favorite and most exciting and I believe may also be his partner at the time, Tom Moffatt's favorite also. I met Ron when he called me after seeing my video, "Growing up with the Boss Jocks, A Tribute to 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles". That began with a phone call that lasted several hours filled with stories which turned into many phone calls which turned into the beginning of our friendship. Jacobs has so many interesting stories, one video could not hold them all. When I began work on this first video, I was collaborating with Ron. Sadly, he passed away on March 8, 2016. That was a very sad day. This is for you R J. I hope you and Tom like it. I would say RIP but I know you are busy visiting with Elvis and the Colonel and coming up with creative Ideas you want to talk to God about. Mahalo & Aloha my friend.
Elvis Presley comes to Hawaii in 1957 is the first video in The Ron Jacobs Story Series which is all about the life and times of Radio Legend Ron Whodaguy Jacobs. This is a non-profit educational video. R J is best known as program director and co-creator of 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles 1965-69. Jacobs was a creative genius who was born, raised and lived most of his life in beautiful Hawaii where he received a lifetime achievement award. This Elvis story was Ron's favorite and most exciting and I believe may also be his partner at the time, Tom Moffatt's favorite also. I met Ron when he called me after seeing my video, "Growing up with the Boss Jocks, A Tribute to 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles". That began with a phone call that lasted several hours filled with stories which turned into many phone calls which turned into the beginning of our friendship. Jacobs has so many interesting stories, one video could not hold them all. When I began work on this first video, I was collaborating with Ron. Sadly, he passed away on March 8, 2016. That was a very sad day. This is for you R J. I hope you and Tom like it. I would say RIP but I know you are busy visiting with Elvis and the Colonel and coming up with creative Ideas you want to talk to God about. Mahalo & Aloha my friend.
Ron Jacobs was a Radio Legend. Best known for being co-creator and program director of 93 KHJ Boss radio back in 1965, Jacobs was also a disc jockey, concert p...
Ron Jacobs was a Radio Legend. Best known for being co-creator and program director of 93 KHJ Boss radio back in 1965, Jacobs was also a disc jockey, concert promoter, record producer and played a huge part in "The history of Hawaiian Radio". I just found out this morning Ron had passed away when a friend e-mailed me the news. I put this video together rather quickly because I felt something like this should be out there for Ron today. R I P Ron Jacobs. I'm glad I got to know you even if only over the phone and for a short time. I loved talking to you RJ. Mahalo and Aloha my friend...
Ron Jacobs was a Radio Legend. Best known for being co-creator and program director of 93 KHJ Boss radio back in 1965, Jacobs was also a disc jockey, concert promoter, record producer and played a huge part in "The history of Hawaiian Radio". I just found out this morning Ron had passed away when a friend e-mailed me the news. I put this video together rather quickly because I felt something like this should be out there for Ron today. R I P Ron Jacobs. I'm glad I got to know you even if only over the phone and for a short time. I loved talking to you RJ. Mahalo and Aloha my friend...
Basketball legendary coach Ronald Charles "Ron" Jacobs was given a tribute on Saturday night during the PSA Awards 2016 held at One Esplanade in Pasay City. Vid...
Basketball legendary coach Ronald Charles "Ron" Jacobs was given a tribute on Saturday night during the PSA Awards 2016 held at One Esplanade in Pasay City. Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO
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Basketball legendary coach Ronald Charles "Ron" Jacobs was given a tribute on Saturday night during the PSA Awards 2016 held at One Esplanade in Pasay City. Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO
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The Ron Jacobs Story with special guest Wink Martindale is Video #2 in the series. Wink talks about Ron and The Elvis Presley Story which was one of Ron's proj...
The Ron Jacobs Story with special guest Wink Martindale is Video #2 in the series. Wink talks about Ron and The Elvis Presley Story which was one of Ron's projects created at Watermark. Wink worked with Jacobs & Tom Rounds on this famous Radio Series.. Special thanks to Wink Martindale and Kevin Gershan.
The Ron Jacobs Story with special guest Wink Martindale is Video #2 in the series. Wink talks about Ron and The Elvis Presley Story which was one of Ron's projects created at Watermark. Wink worked with Jacobs & Tom Rounds on this famous Radio Series.. Special thanks to Wink Martindale and Kevin Gershan.
A tribute to Ron Jacobs. RJ directing me to do his bidding but there was as usual a failure in communication because of my loloness.
Here is a Lolomatic Produ...
A tribute to Ron Jacobs. RJ directing me to do his bidding but there was as usual a failure in communication because of my loloness.
Here is a Lolomatic Productions of a stream of pupuleness.
A tribute to Ron Jacobs. RJ directing me to do his bidding but there was as usual a failure in communication because of my loloness.
Here is a Lolomatic Productions of a stream of pupuleness.
Ronald Herbert “Whodaguy” Jacobs (1937-2016)
A famous Hawaii-born broadcaster who helped bring rock and roll music to the islands.One of the original KPOI “Poi Boys” and co-founder of “The America Top-40”
Herewith is Ron teasing his "Pictures Of Paradise" TV specials.
CIrca 1978
This is to recognize Aaron Loo for being a Great Friend to Ron Jacobs, the radio legend who passed away March 8th, 2016 at his home in Pearl City, Hawaii. Aaron put his life on hold to be there for Ron "whodaguy?" Jacobs and didn't want anything in return but Ron's Friendship. Thank You Aaron. R J was very lucky to have you for his friend. I made this for you and Ron together. I'm happy to call you my friend also. Ron is probably having lunch with Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis right now.
Link to Ron Jacobs Memorial Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHcfklY84i0
Pumanaw na ang batikang coach ng PBA na si Ron Jacobs sa edad na 72. Binawian ng buhay ang dating national team head coach sa ganap na 8:30 kagabi. Nakilala si Jacobs sa pagdala ng national team sa gintong medalya sa 1985 FIBA-Asia Championship. Naging coach din siya ng San Miguel sa PBA at naging bahagi ng hall of fame noong 2007. Ulat hatid ni Mon Gualvez. (Video uploaded by Ric Jayson Toring; Manuscript edited by Joey Hernandez; For any concerns, you may e-mail us at [email protected])
Elvis Presley comes to Hawaii in 1957 is the first video in The Ron Jacobs Story Series which is all about the life and times of Radio Legend Ron Whodaguy Jacobs. This is a non-profit educational video. R J is best known as program director and co-creator of 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles 1965-69. Jacobs was a creative genius who was born, raised and lived most of his life in beautiful Hawaii where he received a lifetime achievement award. This Elvis story was Ron's favorite and most exciting and I believe may also be his partner at the time, Tom Moffatt's favorite also. I met Ron when he called me after seeing my video, "Growing up with the Boss Jocks, A Tribute to 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles". That began with a phone call that lasted several hours filled with stories which turned into many phone calls which turned into the beginning of our friendship. Jacobs has so many interesting stories, one video could not hold them all. When I began work on this first video, I was collaborating with Ron. Sadly, he passed away on March 8, 2016. That was a very sad day. This is for you R J. I hope you and Tom like it. I would say RIP but I know you are busy visiting with Elvis and the Colonel and coming up with creative Ideas you want to talk to God about. Mahalo & Aloha my friend.
Ron Jacobs was a Radio Legend. Best known for being co-creator and program director of 93 KHJ Boss radio back in 1965, Jacobs was also a disc jockey, concert promoter, record producer and played a huge part in "The history of Hawaiian Radio". I just found out this morning Ron had passed away when a friend e-mailed me the news. I put this video together rather quickly because I felt something like this should be out there for Ron today. R I P Ron Jacobs. I'm glad I got to know you even if only over the phone and for a short time. I loved talking to you RJ. Mahalo and Aloha my friend...
Basketball legendary coach Ronald Charles "Ron" Jacobs was given a tribute on Saturday night during the PSA Awards 2016 held at One Esplanade in Pasay City. Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO
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The Ron Jacobs Story with special guest Wink Martindale is Video #2 in the series. Wink talks about Ron and The Elvis Presley Story which was one of Ron's projects created at Watermark. Wink worked with Jacobs & Tom Rounds on this famous Radio Series.. Special thanks to Wink Martindale and Kevin Gershan.
A tribute to Ron Jacobs. RJ directing me to do his bidding but there was as usual a failure in communication because of my loloness.
Here is a Lolomatic Productions of a stream of pupuleness.
Ron Jacobs is an American broadcaster, author, record producer and concert promoter. He is best known as the program director of KHJ radio in Los Angeles during its ground-breaking "Boss Radio" period (1965–1969), and as co-creator of the countdown show American Top 40, and the seminal radio program The History of Rock and Roll (1969).
Early career in Hawaii
Jacobs was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, on September 3, 1937. His parents, Ray (a merchant) and Shirley (a homemaker) moved to the Islands from New York and New Jersey in April 1937. Jacobs was born in The Queens Hospital in Honolulu. Jacobs dropped out of high school and began his radio career in 1953, upon receiving his FCC license. His first job was as the all-night DJ at Honolulu’s KHON. He then went to KGU Radio, the NBC affiliate in Hawaii, as the Honolulu correspondent for the network's new program, Monitor.
In 1957, Jacobs teamed with fellow KGU DJ Tom Moffatt to jump-start Henry J. Kaiser’s new KHVH Radio. The young deejays brought the best young talent to perform concert dates in Honolulu; and developed relationships with the era’s best rock talent – including industry legends Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (they served as honorary pallbearers at Parker’s 1997 funeral).