Bob Kevoian

Kevoian was born in [[Los Angeles]], California, to John Hike "Toby" Kevoian and Jean Baker.{{cite web|url=http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/6081553/person/-1349077570?ssrc= |title= |publisher=Trees.ancestry.com |access-date=2015-11-12}} On April 2, 2005, he married Becky Martin. He has a son named Toby.{{cite web|url=http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/bob_auto_show_04/index.htm|title=Kevoian Family|publisher=Bobandtom.com|access-date=2015-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507174848/http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/bob_auto_show_04/index.htm|archive-date=2009-05-07|url-status=dead}}07 Kevoian has stepsons named Wade and Joey. Kevoian was almost always seen wearing a [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] hat as a tribute to his father, who was a longtime employee of the Dodgers, but considered himself "a big Cincinnati Reds fan."{{cite web|url=https://www.nuvo.net/arts/bob-from-bob-and-tom-the-exit-interview/article_e1fab0ac-c418-50a0-b4f6-c0d13c120416.html|title=Bob (from Bob and Tom) — The Exit Interview |date=3 December 2015 }} Kevoian was an avid [[guitar]] player and wrote some of the lyrics and music for the show's comedic parodies. Kevoian's brother-in-law (Becky's brother) is world-renowned [[tuba]] player Rex Martin. Kevoian's younger brother is actor [[Peter Kevoian]].{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0450696/|title=Peter Kevoian|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-11-12}} His mother was on ''[[Let's Make a Deal]]'' and won a [[Brunswick Corporation|Brunswick]] [[pool table]], which she traded for cases of oyster stew. She retired from the [[Los Angeles County Office of Education]] in [[Downey, California]]. Kevoian also liked to collect "large" ordinary items, such as coffee cups or safety pins that are extremely large compared to their normal sizes. Kevoian likewise kept a collection of these "large" items in his studio.

Kevoian was born in [[Los Angeles]], California, to John Hike "Toby" Kevoian and Jean Baker.{{cite web|url=http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/6081553/person/-1349077570?ssrc= |title= |publisher=Trees.ancestry.com |access-date=2015-11-12}} On April 2, 2005, he married Becky Martin. He has a son named Toby.{{cite web|url=http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/bob_auto_show_04/index.htm|title=Kevoian Family|publisher=Bobandtom.com|access-date=2015-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507174848/http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/bob_auto_show_04/index.htm|archive-date=2009-05-07|url-status=dead}}07 Kevoian has stepsons named Wade and Joey. Kevoian was almost always seen wearing a [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] hat as a tribute to his father, who was a longtime employee of the Dodgers, but considered himself "a big Cincinnati Reds fan."{{cite web|url=https://www.nuvo.net/arts/bob-from-bob-and-tom-the-exit-interview/article_e1fab0ac-c418-50a0-b4f6-c0d13c120416.html|title=Bob (from Bob and Tom) — The Exit Interview |date=3 December 2015 }} Kevoian was an avid [[guitar]] player and wrote some of the lyrics and music for the show's comedic parodies. Kevoian's brother-in-law (Becky's brother) is world-renowned [[tuba]] player Rex Martin. Kevoian's younger brother is actor [[Peter Kevoian]].{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0450696/|title=Peter Kevoian|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-11-12}} His mother was on ''[[Let's Make a Deal]]'' and won a [[Brunswick Corporation|Brunswick]] [[pool table]], which she traded for cases of oyster stew. She retired from the [[Los Angeles County Office of Education]] in [[Downey, California]]. Kevoian also liked to collect "large" ordinary items, such as coffee cups or safety pins that are extremely large compared to their normal sizes. Kevoian likewise kept a collection of these "large" items in his studio.

On June 7, 2023, Kevoian made a guest appearance on the Bob & Tom show to reveal he had been diagnosed with gastric cancer. Kevoian said the outlook was very good and he has responded to treatment well. While on the show Kevoian promoted his podcast ''The Bob & Cancer Show''. The show includes him, his wife Becky, and longtime Bob & Tom show friend Whit Grayson. The show chronicles his journey with cancer and highlights the humorous aspects of it. During his treatment, it has been stated that he has experienced no hair loss, his iconic mustache was still intact, and he was and ready to celebrate its 74th birthday on June 18.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=Bob Kevoian Announces New Podcast on Cancer Diagnosis |url=https://www.bobandtom.com/2023/06/07/bob-kevoian-announces-new-podcast-on-cancer-diagnosis/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=The BOB & TOM Show |language=en-US}}

On June 7, 2023, Kevoian made a guest appearance on the Bob & Tom show to reveal he had been diagnosed with [[gastric cancer]]. Kevoian said the outlook was very good and he has responded to treatment well. While on the show Kevoian promoted his podcast ''The Bob & Cancer Show''. The show included he, his wife Becky, and longtime Bob & Tom show friend Whit Grayson. The show chronicled his journey with cancer and highlights the humorous aspects of it. During his treatment, it has been stated that he has experienced no hair loss, his iconic mustache was still intact, and he was and ready to celebrate its 74th birthday on June 18.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=Bob Kevoian Announces New Podcast on Cancer Diagnosis |url=https://www.bobandtom.com/2023/06/07/bob-kevoian-announces-new-podcast-on-cancer-diagnosis/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=The BOB & TOM Show |language=en-US}}

Kevoian died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 75, after battling stomach cancer for three years.{{cite news |title='Bob & Tom Show' founder, co-host Bob Kevoian dies |url=https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bob-and-tom-show-founder-co-host-bob-kevoian-dies-radio/531-91044dee-1fc0-4407-a51e-3e4ab05ec10d |access-date=18 April 2026 |publisher=[[WTHR]] |date=April 17, 2026}} He had been in relatively good health despite his cancer diagnosis up until the morning of his death, before suddenly declining in the afternoon.{{Cite web |last=Benbow |first=Dana Hunsinger |title=Indy radio legend Bob Kevoian of 'The Bob & Tom Show' dies listening to favorite Beatles song |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2026/04/17/indy-radio-legend-bob-kevoian-of-the-bob-tom-show-dies/89670307007/ |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}

Kevoian died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 75, after battling stomach cancer for three years.{{cite news |title='Bob & Tom Show' founder, co-host Bob Kevoian dies |url=https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bob-and-tom-show-founder-co-host-bob-kevoian-dies-radio/531-91044dee-1fc0-4407-a51e-3e4ab05ec10d |access-date=18 April 2026 |publisher=[[WTHR]] |date=April 17, 2026}} He had been in relatively good health despite his cancer diagnosis up until the morning of his death, before suddenly declining in the afternoon.{{Cite web |last=Benbow |first=Dana Hunsinger |title=Indy radio legend Bob Kevoian of 'The Bob & Tom Show' dies listening to favorite Beatles song |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2026/04/17/indy-radio-legend-bob-kevoian-of-the-bob-tom-show-dies/89670307007/ |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}