A LEGENDARY rock DJ who worked with the likes of David Bowie and Sting has died at the age of 69.
Tragic Jed Gould, also known as “Jed The Fish” is thought to have been the first ever US DJ to play Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and The Pretenders.
The iconic Los Angeles DJ died at his home on Monday morning after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
His Instagram account made a post announcing the renowned DJ's sad passing.
The statement read: “At 6am on April, 14, 2025, the world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities.
“Jed the Fish passed passed peacefully away in his beloved home and the world will never be the same.”
Gould worked on the afternoon drive segment for Alt-Rock radio station KROQ from 1978 to 2012.
His influential show helped KROQ establish itself as one of the most iconic radio stations of the 1980s and 1990s.
Gould joined the station in 1978 and served on air for 34 years.
He was known for pioneering the music taste of many – often breaking new and unheard bands onto the scene by playing their music before they became mainstream.
Current KROQ DJ Megan Holiday paid tribute to the respected DJ.
She said: “Jed the Fish was one of the kindest, funniest, and most unique people I’ve ever met.
“He was endlessly creative and could light up an arena with his energy.”
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