Former KLBJ deejay Johnny Walker, regarded as one of the most vibrant and respected personalities in Austin rock radio for more than a decade, passed away Monday at the age of 68.
In many ways, it was the end of an era. Walker is a member of a disappearing breed of hard-rock deejays, grounded in Led Zeppelin and the Allman Brothers, who lived the music as much as the bands and fans. On the air, they were conversational and honest, making it OK to share stories of late-night concerts, hangovers, and one toke over the line, sweet Jesus.
“He loved being a part of the culture of music with the station, and supporting everything it brought to people and the evolution of live music in Austin.” “Lots of deejays put on airs, but he was always plain spoken and talked about the things people could relate to like partying… and being hungover.”
“He was an advocate for those bands, whether it was Soulhat, Little Sister, Joe Rockhead, and later the Ugly Americans. He was the guy there right in front of the stage, who the next day played those artists on the radio for the rest of the city to hear.”
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