Kidd Kraddick Public Memorial To Be Held

North Texans will gather today to remember a radio legend. Friends, family members and fans are all set to participate in a public memorial and star-studded tribute concert for the late Kidd Kraddick. The radio personality was 53 years old when he passed away at one of his charity events in New Orleans nearly three weeks ago.

In addition to his work on the air, Kraddick was also known for his Kidd’s Kids organization, which helps children who are battling an illness by taking them on fun trips to DisneyWorld.

But most listeners connected with Kraddick through his radio show on KHKS 106.1 KissFM, which has continued even without his presence.

The free public memorial for Kraddick starts at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at the American AirlinesCenter in Dallas. His family members and his closest friends are expected to be in attendance. This includes a special live performance from Ben Folds, who was Kraddick’s favorite artist according to his daughter, Caroline.

After that celebration, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, there will be the first-ever Kidd’s Kids concert at the House of Blues in Dallas.