Jed Gould, known as Jed the Fish, passed away on April 14 from small-cell lung cancer. He was 69. A pivotal figure at KROQ-FM in the 80s and 90s, he pushed the boundaries of alternative rock, introducing audiences to bands like the Cure and Depeche Mode. His unique style and deep musical knowledge made him a beloved figure, particularly among Generation X. Colleagues like Jimmy Kimmel hailed him as a legend. Despite battling an aggressive illness, Gould's impact on music and broadcasting continues to resonate.
Jed the Fish, an influential KROQ-FM disc jockey, passed away at 69 due to aggressive lung cancer, remembered for revolutionizing alternative rock radio and influencing future stars.
With an off-kilter sensibility, Jed Gould championed New Wave and alternative bands at KROQ, earning respect as a 'trusted musical savant' among young Angelenos.
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