Born 26 December 1942
Having presented his first radio shows from a US aircraft carrier, Rosko was back at sea in 1964 when he joined the offshore station Radio Caroline.
He once described his American-influenced broadcast style as "highly rated, often imitated, but rarely duplicated."
Rosko joined BBC Radio 1 when it launched and remained with the station for almost nine years before returning to the US.
His wild 'jive' presentation can still be heard on a number of UK stations through pre-recorded shows that he produces in his West Coast studio.
Having presented his first radio shows from a US aircraft carrier, Rosko was back at sea in 1964 when he joined the offshore station Radio Caroline.
He once described his American-influenced broadcast style as "highly rated, often imitated, but rarely duplicated."
Rosko joined BBC Radio 1 when it launched and remained with the station for almost nine years before returning to the US.
His wild 'jive' presentation can still be heard on a number of UK stations through pre-recorded shows that he produces in his West Coast studio.
