Died On This Date (January 13, 2010) Larry Weir / Beloved St. Louis Disc Jockey
themusicsover Larry Weir
1953 – January 13, 2010
Larry Weir was a longtime disc jockey on St. Louis’ KDHX radio station. A community radio leader in the market, KDHX continues to introduce new and vital music to its listeners. Weir joined the staff in 1985 and went on to become a driving force and mentor to the other staffers. His weekly Songwriters Showcase program was a popular stop for some of Americana and Folk music’s brightest stars. Over the course of his career, he hosted James McMurtry, Guy Clark, Peter Case, and Tom Russell, to name a few. Larry Weir suffered a stroke on December 31, 2009 and died as a result of it on January 13, 2010. He was 57 years old.