Cultural Impact and Recognition
Ladd served as the inspiration for the 2002 Tom Petty album The Last DJ and its title track. In his career, he has become friends with many rock legends such as Roger Waters, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, John Lennon, George Thorogood, Steven Van Zandt, and Jackson Browne, along with original MTV veejay J.J. Jackson and filmmaker Cameron Crowe. Along the years, he has injected his political beliefs into his radio shows and compromised his credibility as a professional within the music and broadcast industries.
Ladd received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard on May 6, 2005 where friend Jackson Browne made a speech. Other friends that attended include Ed Begley Jr., John Densmore, Woody Harrelson, Robby Krieger, George Thorogood, Tommy Shaw and Benmont Tench.
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