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Saturday, May 10, 2025 'Shotgun Tom' Kelly Appointed New PPB President
'SHOTGUN TOM' KELLY has been entertaining southern California radio and TV audiences for over 45 years. He's
worked at such renowned radio stations as KGB-AM (in its Boss Radio days) and gained national acclaim at the legendary
KCBQ. In 1997, after a nationwide talent search, 'Shotgun Tom' was chosen by CBS radio's K-EARTH 101 Los Angeles to
fill the coveted afternoon drive slot after the death of The Real DON STEELE. 'Shotgun Tom' is also heard around the
country doing voice work and commercials, and can currently be heard on SiriusXM's "60s on 6" in the afternoon.
In 2000, Tom won Radio and Records 'Oldies Air Personality of the Year'. Previously, he was honored at B-100 radio (KFMB-FM) with the Billboard Magazine Air Personality of the Year Award for Major Markets, and in the 70s he received two Emmys® for hosting the children's TV game show 'Words-a-Poppin'. In 2013, 'Shotgun Tom' received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. |