Author, Rock Historian, and WFUV host Pete Fornatale passed away today, after a short hospital stay. He was 66 years old. Pete Fornatale was the host of the show “Mixed Bag”. Previously, he worked on air at WNEW and K-Rock (WXRK). A tribute to his work and spirit is that his name is trending on Twitter for New York.
There is an obituary for Pete Fornatale at the WFUV.org: here.
On WFUV 90.7 FM in NYC, this evening, they are playing songs in Pete Fornatale’s memory.
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