A Toast To The Arbough Era At KBCO

• iHeartMedia Triple A 97.3 KBCO (World Class Rock)/Denver announced the impending retirement of station legend Scott Arbough, who is stepping down after 38 years at the station, the last 23 years as Program Director. His last day will be March 31.

Arbough joined the KBCO air staff back in 1985 after serving as Music Director at KTCL/Ft. Collins, CO. He was soon named as the KBCO Studio C Engineer and Producer of the hugely successful KBCO Studio Ccharity CD series. Over the years Arbough produced 35 CDs, two vinyl albums and two vinyl singles of music recorded in KBCO Studio C that have raised money throughout his tenure to benefit a number of local Denver/Boulder charities.

During Arbough’s four-decade tenure, KBCO has earned national respect, receiving numerous Colorado Broadcasters Association Awards of Excellence and has been nominated for two NAB Marconi Awards for Station of the Year. KBCO has also received multiple nominations for the prestigious NAB Crystal Radio Award, including the 2023 award, which will be announced in April. In December 2018, KBCO was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

“It has been an amazing journey and the thrill of a lifetime to be a part of KBCO for 38 years,” Arbough said. “I have been inspired by the extremely talented radio professionals who have dedicated their careers to creating this iconic radio station. I wish to thank each of them for their commitment to our community and for believing in our mission to create this unique and successful radio station. I begin the next phase of my life knowing that the team at KBCO will carry on for many years to come.”

JoJo Turnbeaugh, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Rocky Mountain Region, said, “It’s been my privilege working with the true architect of the Triple A format, and now it’s an honor helping you celebrate your retirement. To quote your great imaging, Scott Arbough, ‘YOU ARE KBCO.’ Now hook up that camper and enjoy your retirement.”