John Derringer
John Derringer (born John Hayes on September 21, 1962) is a Canadian former radio personality.
John Derringer (born John Hayes on September 21, 1962) is a Canadian former radio personality. He is best known for his long association with Toronto rock station Q107, where he worked from 1984 to 1993 and again from 2000 until 2022.
Career
Derringer built a career as a radio personality in Canada, working in several markets during the 1980s and 1990s before becoming widely known through Q107 in Toronto.
Q107 tenure
Q107 was the main station associated with Derringer’s public profile. He became one of its best-known on-air personalities during a long run that ended in 2022.
2022 suspension and departure
In May 2022, Derringer was suspended while the station investigated allegations raised by former employees, including accusations of misconduct and gender discrimination. He and the station later ended their relationship permanently in August 2022.
Key facts
- John Derringer worked in several Canadian radio markets during the 1980s and 1990s.
- He is most closely associated with CILQ-FM (Q107) in Toronto, Ontario.
- Derringer first worked at Q107 from 1984 to 1993 and returned from 2000 to 2022.
- He was suspended in May 2022 pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct and gender discrimination.
- He and the station parted ways permanently in August 2022.
John Derringer is a Canadian broadcast figure whose career was centered on Toronto radio, especially Q107, making him relevant to Canadian media history.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_DerringerSupports: Birth name, date of birth, Canadian radio career, Q107 tenure, 2022 suspension and departure.