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Gary Bautell
American radio announcer (1942–2022)
Gary Lawrence Bautell (May 31, 1942 – November 22, 2022) was an AFN Europe radio announcer living in Wiesbaden, Germany. During his more than 60 years at AFN, he introduced postwar Germany to American rock ‘n’ roll and interviewed a slew of national and military leaders. Bautell was once called “the voice of the U.S. military in Europe.” Having worked in Germany for over 50 years, he became involved in promoting German–American relations. Bautell also served as the president of the Federation of German-American Clubs.