Bakersfield CA Radio: Steve Gradowitz To Retire At KUZZ

Steve Gradowitz

Long-time morning host at KUZZ 550 AM / 107.9 FM, Steve Gradowitz, is set to retire after more than 30 years at the Bakersfield radio station.

In a press release sent out on Friday, the country music station said Steve's last day on air would be December 20. Plans for the morning show will be announced soon.

Back in 1986, Steve joined the KUZZ family as its main morning personality. Throughout his career, he was able to snag two Academy of Country Music On-Air Personality of the Year Awards. He was also nominated as Billboard Personality of the Year in 1991.

In a statement, Steve said:

“I don’t think I’ve ever had one show that I didn’t look forward to being with my friends, laughing with each other, sharing each other’s sadness, and just having a great time. You have always been Bakersfield’s number one audience, and always will be."

In 1986 Steve joined KUZZ as its morning man and has remained the city’s top morning personality ever since.