Musicians are mourning the loss of Rosalie Trombley, the influential Windsor radio music director who was known as the girl with the golden ear.

Trombley, who died on Tuesday, became the music director at AM800 CKLW in 1968, when the station played Top 40 songs. She became well known on both sides of the border as an industry tastemaker.

“Maybe only God has made more stars than Rosalie Trombley,” said singer-songwriter Tony Orlando from his home in Branson, Mo., crediting her for his career and the careers of many others in the music industry. 

“To be honest with you, without her, I don’t think Elton would have a career,