Helen Leicht and Kiss | photo courtesy of Helen Leicht
Helen Leicht and Kiss | photo courtesy of Helen Leicht
Tomorrow night, XPN midday host Helen Leicht will be honored for her 40 years on the radio in Philadelphia. The gala event takes place at World Cafe Live, and benefits LiveConnections — the music education nonprofit Helen sits on the board of. Today is the last day to purchase advance tickets, and you can do that by clicking here.
In her 40 years on the air at WIOQ, WMGK, WMMR and WXPN, Helen has heard and seen a lot of music, and met innumerable celebs. Below, check out a gallery of images from over the years.
Helen Leicht and Tom Petty | photo courtesy of Helen LeichtHelen Leicht, John Belushi and Ed Sciaky | photo courtesy of Helen LeichtHelen Leicht, Mr. T and Biff Kennedy | photo courtesy of Helen LeichtHelen Leicht and AC/DC | photo courtesy of Helen LeichtHelen Leicht and Peter Frampton | photo courtesy of Helen LeichtHelen Leicht and the IOQ staff (featuring David Dye up top) when it anchored the CoreStates bike race | photo courtesy of Helen LeichtHelen Leicht and Living Colour | photo courtesy of Helen Leicht
For tickets to the LiveConnections Big Hurrah benefit at World Cafe Live on October 6, 2016, click here.
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