Don Rose was known for his one-liners, sound effects and philanthropy.
11 Facts About Don Rose
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Don Rose began his career in 1955 at KWBE in Beatrice, Nebraska, while majoring in accounting at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
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Don Rose's stay in Fort Dodge was fairly brief, but there he met his future wife, Kae, to whom he remained married for the next 45 years.
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Don Rose was considered by many to be the king of radio in the Bay Area during the final decade of AM's musical hegemony.
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Don Rose was named by Billboard Magazine as Disc Jockey of the Year on both the East Coast and on the West Coast.
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Don Rose had to alter his on-air act in 1986 when KFRC changed its format to big band music and its imaging to Magic 61.
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Don Rose left KFRC permanently by the end of the year.
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Don Rose did not return to broadcasting on a full-time basis.
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Don Rose died in his sleep on March 30,2005, due to complications from pneumonia at the age of 70.
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Don Rose was married for 45 years to his wife Kae, with whom he had five children.
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In 2006, Dr Don Rose was elected to the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame as a member of the first class to be inducted.