Casey Kasem through the years

Casey Kasem broadcasts on radio station KIQQ in 1981. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

June 6, 2014 11:26 AM PT

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Images of renowned radio host Casey Kasem, including as host of ‘Shebang!’ and in the radio booth in the late 1950s.

Casey and Jean Kasem attend the 1990 Emmys. (Mindy Schauer / Los Angeles Times)

Casey Kasem (1932-2014) -- Los Angeles-based disc jockey pioneered the nationally syndicated countdown-style show in 1970 with “American Top 40.” (Eric Jamison / Associated Press)

Casey Kasem and his wife, Jean, arrive at the Museum of Television and Radio’s gala tribute to Barbara Walters at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2004. (Michael Tullberg / Getty Images)