Music Radio is remembering longtime Bakersfield personality Doug DeRoo. DeRoo passed away in Bakersfield at the age of 73.
DeRoo began his career at KERN in 1972. The station was Top 40 at the time.
Kenn McCloud, morning co-host and Music Director for Buck Owens Country, KUZZ Bakersfield, said, “Doug DeRoo was the DJ most people in Bakersfield grew up with. He was one of those who used his voice, his quick wit and radio savvy to entertain every time he cracked open a mic. We were competitors first, then friends. He was born to be behind the mic…and really embodied the title of ‘Radio DJ.'”
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