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KLOS/Los Angeles Taps Nik Carter for Afternoon Drive


Nik Carter
Nik Carter

Meruelo Media's Rock KLOS-FM in Los Angeles welcomes veteran radio personality Nik Carter to its lineup, starting Monday, February 3. He'll host the afternoon slot, weekdays beginning at 3pm. His previous stints span over a decade, including tenures at WXRT-FM in Chicago and WBOS-FM in Boston. Originally from New York, Carter's career includes notable interviews with figures in music such as Slash, AC/DC and Brian May.

Pio Ferro, Senior Vice President of Audio Brands at Meruelo Media, expressed, "Nik Carter is the shot of adrenaline KLOS has been waiting for. With his passion and deep connection to rock 'n' roll, he's the ideal choice to lead our afternoon programming into a new era."

Carter added, "95.5 KLOS is the Mount Olympus of rock radio. It's a thrilling and intimidating opportunity, and I'm eager to connect with Los Angeles' vibrant community of music lovers and pop culture enthusiasts."

Beyond radio, Carter's voice has been heard across various media, lending his talents to networks like MTV and ESPN, and brands such as Nikon and Reebok.

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