Dusty Street was a DJ who is best known for her time working at Los Angeles-based alternative rock station KROQ-FM and later at SiriusXM. She was one of the first female rock jocks on the west coast working at KMPX and KSAN in San Francisco from 1967 through 1978 before heading to Los Angeles where she held court in the evenings from 1979 through 1996 on KROQ.
Dusty Street dies aged 77: Cause of death
Dusty Street died on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore at the age of 77. Her death was confirmed by her friend Geno Michellini, who worked for many years at L.A.-based station KLOS-FM, who shared the news on her Facebook page.
“I have been in Eugene the last two days at Dusty Street’s bedside,” Michellini posted Saturday. “The numerous afflictions that she has been so indomitably fighting these last years finally caught up to her. I am writing with a broken heart to say that Dusty left us tonight. She died peacefully, quietly, and surrounded by love in a beautifully serene location overlooking the most beautiful lake you could ever want. As befitting the queen that she was. Tonight I lost one of the best friends I ever had and the world lost a radio and music legend … . She was all that and so much more. There will never be another Dusty Street. The queen is gone, but she’ll never be forgotten.”
Dusty Street dies aged 77: obituary
Dusty Street DJ again fame at the dawn of the rock and roll era, where she appeared to be a prominent figure among the voices of her generation. Her career started amid the vibrant musical scene, at KMPX in San Francisco back in 1967, a pioneering underground rock station.
Within two years she transitioned to KASN, where she remained for a remarkable decade. Her captivating charisma and melodious voice quickly endeared her to a broad spectrum of listeners, transcending age boundaries and establishing her as an instant favorite.
Dusty Street dies aged 77: funeral arrangements
Dusty Street’s funeral arrangement is going to be held soon and we will detail the updates.
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