iHeartMedia Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX Boston morning host Kevin Karlson passed away in his sleep last night.
The station wrote, “It is with great sadness that 100.7 WZLX shares news of the unexpected passing of our friend, Kevin Karlson. For almost 20 years, Kevin helped wake up Boston with humor and classic rock. We invite you to share your memories of Kevin as we celebrate his life. If you have a memory you’d like to share please call us at 617-931-1007, we’d love to hear from you. From all of us at WZLX — Rock in peace, Kevin.”
Karlson and partners Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford have anchored mornings on WZLX since 2005. Karlson and McKenzie have been teamed together since 1985 with a previous Boston stint at “Eagle 93.7” WEGQ and have also worked at stations including WYYS Charleston, WZNE Rochester, WRVQ Richmond, WIOT Toledo, and KAYI Tulsa.
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R.I.P my friend of radio
Love listening in the morning
Sorry for the station family and family family. So sorry for your loss.
I am in SHOCK.!!! Just 2 days they were talking about living an extra 7 or 8 years but being a burden to your family. Or, just passing away at a younger age, and having all your senses. SAD SAD day for all of us. My deepest condolences to his family. Will miss your stories about your metal detecting. RIP. Joe DiRocco, A long long time listener.
The show was amazing I enjoyed listening on my way to work and I feel like I lost a family member my heart breaks for his family, friends coworkers and listeners it is a great loss RIP Kevin ????????
Kevin brought his family into our home. The stories about his brother in law and his stories about his daughter and all his all inclusive cruise travels. He will be missed RIP
My condolences to the family of Kevin, as a 5:30 club member my morning drive will be saddened but the memories will always remain with me. Those turkey meet & greets , shooting golf balls for the animal shelters, & watching Boston sports teams during the playoffs run well getting BANG UP @ local barroom’s on a work night . Kevin’s stories about being a blue collar worker cracked me up. Who’s going to patrol the left lanes of local highways well doing the speed limit??? RIP BIG GUY ????
My ride to work will never be the same rock in heaven big man
So sorry for your loss as 5:30 listener could feel the dread in Pete’s voice this morning. Hope Heather is ok . Can only feel the pain she had to endure today.
I can’t imagine the show without him. He was the best.
I am in shock also. So tragic. RIP Kevin.
Kevin was so funny! He was brutally honest and he had no shame in the stories he told about himself! At times I’d be shaking my head saying- I can’t believe he’s talking about this on the radio, pushing a story to the edge! I loved his stories of his family and his tape recorded conversations! I was always looking forward to his antics with Earnie the Elf! But most of all I’ll miss that big laugh and his companionship he had with Pete and Heather- The Morning Team! Rest In Peace Kevin!
Rest n Peace,To the Carlson Family Our condolences to his wonderful wife,God bless her for this tragedy,to all Kevin has touched over these wonderful years that he gave to me and my Family,He will be in our thoughts and prayers. John Fig
I have been listening all these years and am devastated. Kevin was so funny and smart and I loved his stories, they were hilarious. God bless his family and work family as well. We will miss you big guy. RIP
Three words. Shocking. Devastating. Irreplacable.
My condolences to his family and the entire WZLX staff. You can’t replace a guy like that