Pirate Radio U.S.A.
Westwood One nationally syndicated a live KQLZ produced show "Pirate Radio U.S.A." on Saturday nights from November 1989 through October 1993 when the show ceased production several months after the Los Angeles station changed its format.
KQLZ afternoon drive DJ Shadow Steele was the original host. Following the 1991 departure of Scott Shannon, the show was hosted by Jeff Jensen and later by Jamie Osborne and music journalist Lonn Friend.
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