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.