Pugetsoundradio.com founder Michael Easton has passed away

As posted today on pugetsoundradio.com founder Michael Easton has passed away.

From the post on his site, Mike could be a tough character: sharp-edged, opinionated, and unafraid to ruffle feathers. But beneath that exterior was a deep commitment to the people and history of broadcasting. Through PSR, he chronicled station moves, career shifts, industry news, and media obituaries that might otherwise have slipped through the cracks.

He gave a platform to the forgotten corners of the business, honoured voices from radio’s golden years, and kept tabs on the evolving media landscape in Western Canada. His work helped preserve an essential part of our cultural record.

I used to write for pugetsoundradio.com until some disagreements led me to quit. He and I never discussed it and we did not talk again after that. I did have a lot of respect for him building a website I have tried to model this site on. He and I may have butted heads a lot with differing opinions but overall he had a lot of connections and a lot of knowledge about the radio business.

Rest in peace Michael. You will be missed.

You can read the post on his website here