WZLX’s Kevin Karlson dies, tributes pour in for Boston radio host: ‘Rock in peace, Kevin’ Kevin Karlson was a staple on the classic rock station WZLX for almost two decades. (WZLX photo)

Boston Herald ^ | Rick Sobey

[woodbutcher1963]

Boston radio host Kevin Karlson has died unexpectedly, 100.7 WZLX announced Friday morning.

Karlson was a staple on the classic rock station for almost two decades. He was a host on the morning show with Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford.

Karlson reportedly passed away in his sleep at home. He was 59.

“It is with great sadness that 100.7 WZLX shares news of the unexpected passing of our friend, Kevin Karlson,” 100.7 WZLX posted on Friday.

“For almost 20 years, Kevin helped wake up Boston with humor and classic rock,” the rock station added. “We invite you to share your memories of Kevin as we celebrate his life… From all of us at WZLX — Rock in peace, Kevin.”

Loyal listeners were calling up the radio station to share their memories of Karlson, saying their mornings won’t be the same without Karlson.

[woodbutcher1963]

I have listened to this guy for almost 20 years of drive time morning radio. A Boston classic rock station.

He was a big guy(physically).
He was also vaxed. At least he talked about it on the air.

Probably just a coincidence. He died suddenly.

[bray]

There is no connection between the Vax and Myocarditis. Just ask Big Pharma.

[woodbutcher1963]

Just like the embalmer that my wife is friends with has noticed the large amount of fibrous cysts in the recently died suddenly in the last two years.

I am sure there is no coincidence

[MD Expat in PA]

I find it interesting that before the VAXX, no one ever died suddenly, especially overweight guys in their 50’s and 60’s.

[moovova]

[Jan_Sobieski]

“Many vaccine deaths are from cardiac arrest between the hours of 3am - 6am.” - Dr. McCullough

[bray]

More verification the movie Died Suddenly is misinformation from correctspeak.

[bray]

Nobody is saying that so stick your strawman where the sun don’t shine.

Since when are FReepers not allowed to question the gummit? Go back to HuffandPuff where everyone marches lockstep like good little sheep.

[woodbutcher1963]

My wife had a friend she knew that was 31 years old. She was in great physical shape. Ran 5-6 miles regularly. Died in her sleep.

[Gay State Conservative]

I go back to Arnie Ginsburg of WMEX during the 50s and 60s. I stopped listening to radio around 1970.

[minnesota_bound]

Was he playing pickleball?

[SamAdams76]

I remember listening to Barry Scott on WZLX back when I lived up there. He did a Sunday Night show called "The Lost 45s".

That was a pretty good show.

[MD Expat in PA]

Nobody is saying that so stick your strawman where the sun don’t shine.

But that is exactly what you all are saying. He was 59 years old, overweight and a smoker.