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Legendary LA DJ Jed "The Fish" Gould Dies at 69

4/14/2025

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Jed "The Fish" Gould, the iconic Los Angeles DJ, has sadly passed away at 69 after a brave battle with lung cancer. A pivotal force in alternative rock since 1978 at KROQ-FM, his impact resonated deeply within pop culture. Beyond music, he hosted the popular "Out of Order" and contributed to KCSN and KLOS, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Jed "The Fish" Gould, the iconic Los Angeles DJ, has sadly passed away at 69 after a brave battle with lung cancer. A pivotal force in alternative rock since 1978 at KROQ-FM, his impact resonated deeply within pop culture. Beyond music, he hosted the popular "Out of Order" and contributed to KCSN and KLOS, leaving a lasting legacy.