Jack was a licensed private pilot with over 575 hours and he is instrument rated. He flew a 1974 Cessna 182P that is IFR equipped and GPS backed that has 4000 hours.
Jack has over 3500 DVD movies and over 7500 VHS movies in his collection.
Music
Jack recieved Gold or Platinum records for the following hits he discovered and help make into million sellers:
"Play That Funky Music (White Boy)" / Wild Cherry,
"Don't leave Me This Way" / Thelma Huston,
"Got To Give IT Up (Pt 1)" / Marvin Gaye,
"If You Leave Me Now" / Chicago,
"More, More, More (Pt 1)" / The Andrea True Connection,
"More Than A Feeling" / Boston,
"Weekend In New England" / Barry Manilow,
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" / Elton John & Kiki Dee,
"The Rubberband Man" / Spinners,
"Macho Man" / The Village People,
"I Just Want to Make Love To You" / Foghat,
"Turn The Beat Around" / Vickie Sue Robinson,
"Born To Be Alive" / Patrick Hernandez, ETC.
Movies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDAFPaP5Pcg
Books
Jack w/ Frank Zappa
Dan Ingram/Jack/Cousin Brucie of WABC
Jack's honor at Rock Hall E.Farber
Rock Hall of Fame original DJs
Mother and Father (Ruthella & Doc.)
Jack & Joey
Jack's Grandfather (Father's Father)
Jack and Chuck Berry
Jack and The Beatles
Jack's Radio Photo at KKHR
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Official Memorial Service for Jack Armstrong aka John C. Larsh....
When: Friday, March 28, 2008 at 5:00pm
Where: Cumby Family Funeral
1015 Eastchester Drive
High Point, NC 27261
(336) 889-5045
www.CumbyFuneral.com
We sincerely appreciate all of your amazing comments on our Dad's Myspace page. We truly hope that you will check back with us periodically so we can all stay in touch, friends were family in my Dad's eyes and we know he will be reading everything that is written and communicated on his page.
Extremely saddening news... I hoped I never had to write...
Our extremely amazing Dad and your friend Jack Armstrong aka John C. Larsh passed away
yesterday March 22, 2008 at his home in North Carolina. I wish there was a better way to get the word out but this
seems to be the fastest means of communication that he favored.
If you knew him at all, you would know that he wouldn't want you to be sad for a moment. He would want you to remember
all the good times, what he gave to radio and to the world. He would also want you to help fight to bring back the
personality in radio if at all possible. He loved being a DJ almost as much as he loved being a father and that says A LOT.
He put his blood, sweat and tears into both and never gave up what he believed in. He was honest, brave and could tell a joke like no other!!
He was the best at everything he did and I know that he touched each and every one of us.
I dont know how he would sign off this letter, maybe it would be "Yoooooouuuuurrr LLLlleeeadaaa!" or just straight up "Jack it up"
either which way he would have done it better than anyone. Please remember him in all that you do, pass on kindness, be true to yourself and
to those you love.
If you have any questions, please email me at JackArmstrong08@gmail.com
Very sad,
devon larsh fischer
....Jack's middle daughter who loves him greatly - he was an exceptional person
.Jack was a radio annuncer (DJ) for over 47 years!
The Best of the Best!
Right on the mark dad - we love & miss you!!!
Who I'd like to meet: "If you're looking for radio experience in your on-air personalities, look no further. Meet Jack Armstrong, a legend in radio broadcasting. In his illustrious career, Jack has worked for over 25 radio stations in over 17 markets including Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston, Denver and, of course, Buffalo.
Jack's first stint with KB 1520 was back in November of 1970 when he worked with the powerhouse station until 1973. During that time, Jack held the Guinness Book world record for "The World's Fastest Talking Human". He also held the Guinness Book record for the most revolutions on a roller coaster when he road the Thunderbolt in Pittsburgh for 750 revolutions in 34 hours!
Jack's crazy personality has also led him to be buried alive, put into a snake pit, and forced to stay awake for 104 straight hours all for the enjoyment of his listeners. But don't ask Jack to do that again, he says he'll never even think about doing any of those again.
Besides radio, Jack has also done television work for Nickelodeon, MTV and various local television stations in San Francisco, Fresno, Denver and Cleveland. Jack is also in the "Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame exhibit "This Is Dedicated To The Ones We Love ... 100 Jocks from 1935 to date" where he's listed with sound for two cities: Cleveland and Buffalo"
Scott Fybush has a nice remembrance of Jack on the one year anniversary of his passing. In corresponding with Scott several times, he told me what a huge fan of Jack's he was. Ditto for me and many, many others.
I love you dad! I can't believe it's Been over a year since I have heard your booming voice, gotten an email or had a giant bear hug from you. Needless to say but I miss you. I miss your advice and huge laugh, I miss so many things about you except hearing sadness in your voice. I know now that you can finally sleep and think clearly. I know your heart is no longer broken and the path you tried do hard to find has led you to one of peace and contentment.
This past year without you has been unbearable at times but the best remedy has been to look at mallorys smile and then I know you are with me and will always be watching over us. I couldn't have asked for a better father, friend or mentor. As we all know, your short life was one well lived full of passion and accomplishment to the greatest degree. You really did make a difference and I know your memory will never be forgotten! - love and giant earthquake shakes, Row Row
1st time I have been on here in a LONG time....It is not the same without you...I miss talking with you! Your friendship was very special to me. You are VERY much missed!!!
......I'm now on face book come and join me! You can locate me on there by doing a friend’s search using my email address: tazz@entpresents.com Look forward to seeing you on there!
Hi Girl and (Hi Jack) Just sending my love and stregth your way. I know a little more is sometimes enough. Devon remember when Jack was with us, his spirit was wherever he was at the time. Now his spirit is wherever YOU are all the time :D
Miss you an awful lot Dad. Wish you were here so I could hold you hand one last time and get a giant Earthquake Shake from you. I know you are here with me always but I could really benefit from hearing your strong voice and hearing your constant "I love you Row!"..... Just got back from the Vaudeville show!!
Devon, I am going to get a copy of the video of your dad at the WIXY reunion in Cleveland and I will post it on YouTube. Then you can put the link in place of the one that is no longer working.. How are you ? Hope you log in soon and give us an update on the book !
