Specs Howard, radio pioneer and founder of Specs Howard School of Media Arts, dies at 96

Specs Howard (photo: from the Specs Howard Family)

Specs Howard, the founder of Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield, Michigan has died, his family confirms.

"I am heartbroken to let you know that in the early hours this morning, Saturday, September 3, 2022, my father Specs Howard completed his journey here on Earth," said Alisa Zee, Spesc Howard's daughter.

Specs Howard was born on April 8, 1926 as Julian "Jerry" Liebman. He was a radio pioneer for three decades in Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan.

He founded Specs Howard School of Arts in Southfield, Michigan in 1970.

Specs Howard (photo: from the Specs Howard Family)

"He was always grateful to the entire media community.  He felt your embrace every step of his professional journey, knowing that his mission to help change lives for the better was supported and guided by all.

To everyone who ever listened to him on the air, graduated from the Specs Howard School, hired the people he trained or even just said nice things to or about Dad, the entire Specs Howard Family says, "Thank You."," said Alisa.

FOX 2 Detroit sends its condolences to the Specs Howard family.

Specs Howard (photo: from the Specs Howard Family)