Beach music radio legend Steve Hardy died early in the morning of April 23, 2020. Hardy grew up in eastern North Carolina, listening to groups like the Four Tops and the Temptations, and his roots go deep in the area. Steve Hardy’s Original Beach Party was the longest-running beach music radio show on the air, winning many awards over the years, including DJ of the year awards and the Cammy Award for Lifetime Achievement. Hardy was also elected to the Beach Music Hall of Fame.