We're heartbroken to tell you that our beloved friend and colleague John Aielli passed shortly before 8 a.m. this morning. He was such a joy to work with, and so important to what KUT and KUTX have become. ❤️We're going to miss you, John!❤️ ow.ly/y0F950K87t7

My favorite John Aielli memories are as a listener. But I remember in 2013 when Patty Griffin + Robert Plant played KUTX 98.9. Robert asked to meet JOHN! John came in + gently tugged Plant's hair to see if it was "real" (you can see his hair sticking up in this pic). Classic Aielli♥️

RIP John Aielli. In a brief encounter in Austin years ago he commented on my voice and Bob Libal mentioned I used to do radio. He said it wasn’t good for radio and that I should’ve been a singer instead. Still can’t believe that happened.

Legendary KUT Austin and @kutx Radio Host John Aielli has passed at age 76. For more than 50 years, his eclectic style set the tone for Austin’s airwaves. May he Rest In Peace.

I’m so sad at the loss of ShitJohnAielliSays KUTX 98.9. I miss my morning commute with you, John, and hope the broadcast technology is easier to manage wherever you are ♥️

Our hearts are heave today with the passing of longtime KUT Austin and KUTX 98.9 host John Aielli. statesman.com/story/entertai…

It's been a tough day for us at KUTX, so we're logging off now to tend to our hearts. 💙 Keep the memories of #johnaielli coming, and we'll keep you posted on our plans to celebrate him on the air.

Eklektikos was my weekday 9-noon soundtrack for years, first on KUT then on KUTX when it launched in 2013. He introduced me to so, so many artists. And so delightful. Absolute legend. kutx.org/eklektikos/rad…. ShitJohnAielliSays #shitjohnaiellisays KUTX 98.9

This picture of Jay and John should be in a museam. kut.org/life-arts/2022…

Please share your favorite Eklektikos memories, song discoveries, etc.. I want to celebrate all of them. I've always promised to never try to emulate John Aielli, but this morning, let's work together to feel those days *cue wind chime and thr sound of tomatoes growing...somehow*

No amount of words can capture what John meant to so many people. He was always unapologetically himself and helped us embrace our childlike wonder. He was our inspirational cup of coffee on our morning commute. And above all he was contagiously kind. We’ll miss you, John.

Appropriate day to share one time ShitJohnAielliSays touched my life. He played this song I would otherwise have never heard, a stunningly beautiful 16C elegy. “Tallis is dead, and Music dies!” cc KUTX 98.9 youtu.be/pf7aPFkT-7U

Join us Wednesday, August 17 at 9 a.m. for a 1 hour special broadcast honoring our dear friend and colleague John Aielli. We'll have stories from friends and coworkers who knew John best so you know it's gonna get weird. Catch it again that same evening at 7 p.m. on KUT Austin!

Join KUTX and KUT Austin for a memorial of our beloved host, John Aielli. ❤️ Thursday, September 8th at the Paramount Theatre. Free & open to the public w/ musical guests Tony Kamel, Carrie Rodriguez, Austin Classical Guitar Guitar, Conspirare & more! ❤️ Info: kutx.org/kutx-presents/…

As we continue to pay homage to the legendary John Aielli, hear the hour long Remembering John Aielli special. Also you can attend the free public memorial for John on September 8 at Paramount Theatre music.apple.com/us/album/i-can…

Missing this little slice of life. For the love of John, bring back wolves on shirts!