iHeartMedia AAA 97.3 KBCO Boulder/Denver Program Director Scott Arbough will retire from the station at the end of the month.
Arbough has been with KBCO since 1985 and has served as Program Director since 2000. During his tenure he was an on-air host and engineer and producer of the station’s “Studio C” live performance sessions and regularly released compilation albums. Prior to joining KBCO, Arbough worked at then Progressive Rock 93.3 KTCL Fort Collins from 1978 to 1985, and rising to Music Director in 1981.
iHeartMedia Denver’s 97.3 KBCO, World Class Rock, announced today the retirement of Scott Arbough after 38 years at the station, most recently serving as Program Director. Scott Arbough’s last day will be March 31, 2023.
Scott Arbough has served as KBCO Program Director for the past 23 years. He joined the KBCO air staff in 1985 after serving as Music Director at KTCL in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Soon he became the KBCO Studio C Engineer and Producer of the hugely successful KBCO Studio C Charity CD series. He has 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 local Denver / Boulder charities.
During his tenure, the station has earned national respect as a leader in the radio industry. KBCO has received numerous Colorado Broadcasters Association Awards of Excellence and has been nominated for 2 Marconi Awards for Station of the Year by the National Association of Broadcasters. KBCO has also received multiple nominations for the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award including the 2023 award for community service to be awarded this April. In December of 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. 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,” said Scott Arbough.
“It’s been my privilege working with the true architect of the AAA 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,” said JoJo Turnbeaugh, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Rocky Mountain Region.
