Popular on EntSun
- Female Motorsports Sponsorship & Expansion; Acquisition Agreement of UAE-Based Sports Incubator by Online Lottery & Sports Game Provider: Lottery.com - 228
- WOA Entertainment Group Unveils Independent No.1's: Breakthrough Artists II —A Celebration of Indie Excellence - 210
- Experience Trembling Firsthand with the New AgeMan® Tremor Simulator - 208
- Edtech Startup Young Commanders Launches 'Visionaries Without Sight' Collection Celebrating Blind and Visually Impaired Historical Figures - 200
- Let's Talk Series: At the Crossroads: Immigration Today - 150
- IRF Builders Forum Brings Global Leaders to Washington, D.C. to Advance Religious Freedom Through Cooperative Engagement - 140
- TEDxInglewood Returns to The Miracle Theater on August 9, 2025 — Celebrating Bold Ideas and Community Energy - 131
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Collaborates with InterContinental Hotels NYC in a Branding Partners Personalized Approach - 123
- Token-Operated Sake Service Opens at Tobu Nikko Station - 119
- Honoring Black History, Culture, and Community in Fall River - 117
Similar on EntSun
- Donelle Valentine Brings Soulful Nostalgia on New Single "They Don't Understand" Out July 11th
- Get Your Cowboy Boots On! Causeway Country BBQ Music Festival Kicks Off September 12–14 in Ft. Pierce
- Retired Hobbyist Launches Bold Weekly Album Project Using AI Songwriting Tools
- Jekale (JK) Debuts R-B Single "Jungle" Inspired by Fashion, Storytelling, and Self-Discovery
- Favorite Wedding Décor Ideas to Inspire Your Big Day: From Vision to Venue
- Riser Music's LYKN Adds India, Mexico & U.s. Dates To "unleashed" World Tour
- A Theatrical Experience Like No Other: "A Praying Mama, A Rebellious Son" Comes August 30
- Prolific Hollywood Actor Phillip E. Walker-MFA is Experiencing His Best Year of Employment Ever
- Top Dentist Concord CA, Smile Makers Dental Care, Celebrates 500 5-Star Reviews
- ALIVE and KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD has its World Premiere July 11-20 in St. Charles, IL
Jed the Fish, The Rapscallion of Los Angeles KROQ's Airwaves and Provocateur, Has Signed Off at 69
EntSun News/11056124
LOS ANGELES - EntSun -- Edwin Jed Fish Gould III, better known to generations of Southern California music fans as Jed the Fish, passed away on April 14, 2025 at the age of 69. A legend of the airwaves, Jed was a pioneering voice in alternative radio, a beloved agent of chaos and the man who made Los Angeles afternoons weirder, louder and infinitely more interesting.
From the moment he joined KROQ-FM in 1978, Jed made it clear he wasn't there to play it safe. Over 34 years on the afternoon drive, he transformed the airwaves into a launchpad for revolutionary new music and culture. He was instrumental in breaking countless bands to American audiences, sometimes even before they cracked the charts overseas including Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, The Smiths, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The B-52's, The Go-Go's, The Germs, The Pretenders, Devo, Blondie, The Ramones, The Runaways, Oingo Boingo, The Motels, Missing Persons, Josie Cotton, The Pandoras, X, Social Distortion, Oasis, Dramarama, No Doubt, Katy Perry, Teenage Fanclub, The Donnas, The Offspring and System of Down.
Listeners came for the music, but stayed for the madness. Jed's show wasn't just a program, it was a happening. Segments like Catch of the Day kept fans hooked, highlighting bold new tracks with Jed's trademark irreverence. He later hosted the nationally syndicated Out of Order, where he counted down the top 10 songs each week, intentionally out of order, of course. It was peak Jed: clever, chaotic and committed to keeping things unexpected.
More on EntSun News
He captured the zeitgeist of the alternative era, understanding that music wasn't just entertainment, it was the heartbeat of a generation. He was at the pulse of the cultural shifts happening around him, bringing listeners the soundtrack to their rebellion, their youth and their identity.
He loved to provoke and surprise. He never met a boundary he didn't try to cross. He was the instigator of multiple formal FCC violations for his on-air antics at KROQ, honors he wore like badges of pride. He once claimed to have a "kink-like attraction to fireworks", a metaphor as apt as any for his radio career: explosive, dazzling and a little bit dangerous.
His love of radio rebellion started early. At just 16, Jed landed his first radio gig at KPIN-AM Casa Grande (now known as KFAS) in rural Arizona, only to get fired for reciting George Carlin's infamous "seven dirty words you can't say on the radio." Even then, the writing was on the wall: this kid wasn't going to play by the rules.
Throughout his career, Jed had the privilege of interviewing some of the most influential figures in music. In October 1995, he sat down with David Bowie at the KROQ studios, discussing art, identity and the ever-evolving soundscape of Bowie's Outside era. The conversation was irreverent, insightful and just weird enough to make perfect sense for both of them. Afterward, Bowie signed a piece of memorabilia for Jed with the perfectly understated note: "Jed, it's been fun…" Coming from the Thin White Duke himself, it was both a compliment and a cosmic wink, exactly the kind of farewell Jed might've hoped for.
More on EntSun News
In addition to Bowie, Jed's on-air interviews spanned a who's who of rock and alternative royalty, including U2, Sting, Elvis Costello, Brian Eno and The Police. His conversations were unfiltered and human, often veering delightfully off-script, just the way he liked it.
Jed never locked a door or pulled down a window shade. He lived as he broadcast; open, unscripted and joyfully unfiltered.
Born in Orange County, California, Jed earned his First Class Radiotelephone Operator License in 1971 and later graduated from USC's Annenberg School of Journalism with a mind for media and a heart for pure creative disruption. He was twice named Billboard Modern Rock Personality of the Year (1997, 1999), won Radio & Records' Local Modern Rock Personality of the Year (1998) and was named one of Los Angeles' top radio personalities in 2004.
Even after his departure from KROQ, Jed's voice continues to echo across the airwaves. His iconic "K-R-O-Q" voice branding, recorded during his time at the station, is still in regular rotation today, serving as a constant reminder of his profound influence on KROQ and Los Angeles radio.
Outside of radio, Jed pursued a dizzying array of creative ventures. He drummed live with System of a Down during a KROQ Weenie Roast and produced for local punk acts like El Centro. In 2019, he unveiled The Shimmering, a sprawling public art installation at Hollywood & Highland that fused color, light and sound into a surreal sensory experience, just like his broadcasts always had.
He is survived by a community of artists, misfits and fans who were changed by the sound of his voice and the daring freedom it represented. Jed the Fish didn't just play the hits. He was the disruption, the detour the spark in the signal.
Obituary written in tribute by Jed's dear friend, Paul Sinacore.
From the moment he joined KROQ-FM in 1978, Jed made it clear he wasn't there to play it safe. Over 34 years on the afternoon drive, he transformed the airwaves into a launchpad for revolutionary new music and culture. He was instrumental in breaking countless bands to American audiences, sometimes even before they cracked the charts overseas including Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, The Smiths, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The B-52's, The Go-Go's, The Germs, The Pretenders, Devo, Blondie, The Ramones, The Runaways, Oingo Boingo, The Motels, Missing Persons, Josie Cotton, The Pandoras, X, Social Distortion, Oasis, Dramarama, No Doubt, Katy Perry, Teenage Fanclub, The Donnas, The Offspring and System of Down.
Listeners came for the music, but stayed for the madness. Jed's show wasn't just a program, it was a happening. Segments like Catch of the Day kept fans hooked, highlighting bold new tracks with Jed's trademark irreverence. He later hosted the nationally syndicated Out of Order, where he counted down the top 10 songs each week, intentionally out of order, of course. It was peak Jed: clever, chaotic and committed to keeping things unexpected.
More on EntSun News
- Retired Hobbyist Launches Bold Weekly Album Project Using AI Songwriting Tools
- DimHum Launches Revolutionary CrowdShipping Service
- Eolian Signs New Information Exchange Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense for Technology Innovation
- Jekale (JK) Debuts R-B Single "Jungle" Inspired by Fashion, Storytelling, and Self-Discovery
- Favorite Wedding Décor Ideas to Inspire Your Big Day: From Vision to Venue
He captured the zeitgeist of the alternative era, understanding that music wasn't just entertainment, it was the heartbeat of a generation. He was at the pulse of the cultural shifts happening around him, bringing listeners the soundtrack to their rebellion, their youth and their identity.
He loved to provoke and surprise. He never met a boundary he didn't try to cross. He was the instigator of multiple formal FCC violations for his on-air antics at KROQ, honors he wore like badges of pride. He once claimed to have a "kink-like attraction to fireworks", a metaphor as apt as any for his radio career: explosive, dazzling and a little bit dangerous.
His love of radio rebellion started early. At just 16, Jed landed his first radio gig at KPIN-AM Casa Grande (now known as KFAS) in rural Arizona, only to get fired for reciting George Carlin's infamous "seven dirty words you can't say on the radio." Even then, the writing was on the wall: this kid wasn't going to play by the rules.
Throughout his career, Jed had the privilege of interviewing some of the most influential figures in music. In October 1995, he sat down with David Bowie at the KROQ studios, discussing art, identity and the ever-evolving soundscape of Bowie's Outside era. The conversation was irreverent, insightful and just weird enough to make perfect sense for both of them. Afterward, Bowie signed a piece of memorabilia for Jed with the perfectly understated note: "Jed, it's been fun…" Coming from the Thin White Duke himself, it was both a compliment and a cosmic wink, exactly the kind of farewell Jed might've hoped for.
More on EntSun News
- Infinite Health Introduces Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine for Wound Care with Trip Goolsby, MD
- Riser Music's LYKN Adds India, Mexico & U.s. Dates To "unleashed" World Tour
- A Theatrical Experience Like No Other: "A Praying Mama, A Rebellious Son" Comes August 30
- Prolific Hollywood Actor Phillip E. Walker-MFA is Experiencing His Best Year of Employment Ever
- Top Dentist Concord CA, Smile Makers Dental Care, Celebrates 500 5-Star Reviews
In addition to Bowie, Jed's on-air interviews spanned a who's who of rock and alternative royalty, including U2, Sting, Elvis Costello, Brian Eno and The Police. His conversations were unfiltered and human, often veering delightfully off-script, just the way he liked it.
Jed never locked a door or pulled down a window shade. He lived as he broadcast; open, unscripted and joyfully unfiltered.
Born in Orange County, California, Jed earned his First Class Radiotelephone Operator License in 1971 and later graduated from USC's Annenberg School of Journalism with a mind for media and a heart for pure creative disruption. He was twice named Billboard Modern Rock Personality of the Year (1997, 1999), won Radio & Records' Local Modern Rock Personality of the Year (1998) and was named one of Los Angeles' top radio personalities in 2004.
Even after his departure from KROQ, Jed's voice continues to echo across the airwaves. His iconic "K-R-O-Q" voice branding, recorded during his time at the station, is still in regular rotation today, serving as a constant reminder of his profound influence on KROQ and Los Angeles radio.
Outside of radio, Jed pursued a dizzying array of creative ventures. He drummed live with System of a Down during a KROQ Weenie Roast and produced for local punk acts like El Centro. In 2019, he unveiled The Shimmering, a sprawling public art installation at Hollywood & Highland that fused color, light and sound into a surreal sensory experience, just like his broadcasts always had.
He is survived by a community of artists, misfits and fans who were changed by the sound of his voice and the daring freedom it represented. Jed the Fish didn't just play the hits. He was the disruption, the detour the spark in the signal.
Obituary written in tribute by Jed's dear friend, Paul Sinacore.
Source: Paul Sinacore
0 Comments
Latest on EntSun News
- The Naturist World Just Shifted — NaturismRE Ignites a Global Resurgence
- $796,000 in Q2 Revenue Marks Highest Earnings to Date on 3 Trailing Quarters of Profitability in Multi-Billion Homebuilding Sector: Stock Symbol: IVDN
- Cybersecurity is THE Hot Market Sector; Revenues, Earnings & Profit matter; Only 33 Million Shares + a Huge Short Position Equal an Undervalued Stock
- Despite Global Calls for a Ban, US Child Psychiatry Pushes Electroshock for Kids
- Franco Polished Plaster Celebrates 35 Years of Bringing Walls to Life in the UK
- India's Home Textile Manufacturers See Rising Demand From US Buyers, Enabled By rivexa
- Spartan & Guardians Partner with Guitar Legend Buckethead to Support Global Child Rescue Efforts
- Is the Entertainment Industry in Legal Tragedy: Was Nas's song The World is Yours taken literally
- Preliminary.online Introduces Short-Term Job-Readiness Courses with Employer-Verified Certifications
- Psychologist-Turned-Hermeticist Releases Modern Guide to the Seven Hermetic Principles
- Winners Announced for Asia Pacific Business Awards 2024-2025
- Hamvay-Lang and Lampone.hu Join Forces with AIMarketingugynokseg.hu to Elevate Hungarian Lifestyle Brands on the Global Stage
- Google AI Quietly Corrects the Record on Republic of Aquitaine's Legal Sovereignty
- NYC Leadership Strategist Stacie Selise Launches Groundbreaking 4S Framework Series to Redefine Executive Excellence
- Make Innovation Matter: Support H.R.1's R&D Expensing Relief for American Small Businesses
- Agreement to Supply US-Based Defense Provider with Thin-Film Solar Tech for Orbital Application; Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ASTI)
- Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson Launches Independence Day Safe Ride Initiative with 500 Free Uber Credits
- Big Butler Fair Announces 2025 Music Lineup and Grandstand Events
- 2 Funny Native Comedy Night Comes To St Croix Casino Hertel
- databahn Launches GenAI Sales Intelligence Platform to Revolutionize Fortune 500 and Global 2000 Account Research