Hyman Aaron "Hy" Lit (May 20, 1934 – November 17, 2007) was an American disc jockey based in the Philadelphia area from the 1950s until 2005. In his 50-year career, Hy Lit broadcast from WIBG, WDAS/WDAS-FM, WKBS-TV, WIFI, WSNI/WPGR, KPOL, WKXW, among many others.

Nov 18, 2007 · Hy Lit, 73, one of Philadelphia's pioneer disc jockeys, died Saturday at Paoli Memorial Hospital of what his son termed "bizarre complications" after a knee injury.

Nov 19, 2007 · Hy Lit, 73, one of Philadelphia’s pioneer disc jockeys, died yesterday at Paoli Memorial Hospital of what his son termed “bizarre complications” after a knee injury. Mr. Lit was on hand for much rock-and-roll history as it played out in Philadelphia.

Nov 18, 2007 · Hy Lit, 73, one of Philadelphia's pioneer disc jockeys, died yesterday at Paoli Memorial Hospital of what his son termed "bizarre complications" after a knee injury. Sam Lit said his father fell on Nov. 4 and was admitted to Lankenau Hospital to have the knee drained.

Nov 17, 2007 · Known to many as "Hyski", he was a legendery Philadelphia disc jockey and one of the pioneers of rock & roll radio. His career began in the 1950's and he worked on most of the popular radio stations in Philadelphia during his 50 plus years on the air, most notably on WIBG, WDAS and WODL.

Broadcast Pioneers member Hy Lit has been the voice of Philadelphia radio for the last 50 years! He was a pioneer of rock n’ roll radio and emceed shows with Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and a galaxy of other stars and celebrities during his illustrious career.

Hy Lit, 73, one of Philadelphia's pioneer disc jockeys, died Saturday at Paoli Memorial Hospital of what his son termed "bizarre complications" after a knee injury. Read More

Nov 22, 2007 · Philadelphia pioneering DJ Hy Lit is dead. According to coverage of his death in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lit, 73, died of what his son called “bizarre complications” after a knee injury. He was known in the Delaware Valley as “Hyski” or “Hyski O’Rooney McVoutie O’Zoot.”

Nov 18, 2007 · Hy Lit, 73, one of Philadelphia's pioneer disc jockeys, died today at Paoli Memorial Hospital of what his son termed "bizarre complications" after a knee injury. Sam Lit said his father fell on Nov. 4 and was admitted to Lankenau Hospital to have the knee drained.

Hy Lit was there at the dawn of Rock & Roll and practically became an overnight sensation in the 50’s at WHAT & WRCV Radio. He ascended to a Philadelphia phenomenon during the late 50’s & 60’s as one of the WIBBAGE Good Guys at WIBG (99 AM).