Tributes paid to Hull radio DJ Carl Kingston following his death aged 69

Sadly, a radio DJ from Hull whose voice has become well-known throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and beyond passed away. Radio Today announced Carl Kingston’s death at the age of 69. Throughout airing, friends and fans expressed their sadness at the news.

 

The former Viking FM and BBC Radio Humberside DJ, who had worked on numerous radio stations in the UK and abroad, passed away, according to Radio Today, following a brief illness. Carl most recently participated in a special broadcast for Radio Caroline’s 60th anniversary. Carl was a broadcaster on Grimsby’s own local radio station, Mariner FM, in the 1990s.

Hull Daily Mail death notices and funeral announcements for September 11, 2024 Use our free email to stay up to know on all the most recent breaking news and top stories from Hull. The Voice of Peace in Israel, Radio Caroline, Radio Mi Amigo, The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Caroline, and Viking Radio were among the stations that Carl, who attended Hornsea High School, first worked on in 1974. He also traveled to 99 WSFW FM and MAGIC 1380 KSMJ in Sacramento, California, for business. The Super Station satellite service, 96.3 Aire FM, Hereward FM, Minster FM, Stray FM, BFBS, Home 107.9 and Garrison Radio, Radio Nova in Moldova, Alpha FM, Seneca Falls, New York, Blue Danube Radio in Vienna, Austria,

Home 107.1, Garrison Radio, Radio Nova in Moldova, Alpha FM, Radio Seagull in Holland, 91 FM Radio Atlanta, and Spectrum FM Costa Calida in Spain are among the radio stations that carry the Minster FM brand. Carl was an international club DJ who shared photos of his travels to many different nations on social media. At the age of 19, he signed his first foreign deal in Norway.

“Very sad news with DJ Carl Kingston’s unexpected death today. He presented a brilliant show on radioship Ross Revenge just five days ago,” TheRadCaroline stated. “Sad news that Carl Kingston passed away,” Alex stated. An honor to have collaborated with recently at @LDCRadioLeeds, a legend from Yorkshire known for his work on Viking, Aire, Minster, Stray, and Humberside, among many other projects. “Carl Kingston was a radio legend but also the loveliest, kindest man to work with,” Emma wrote on social media. Carl truly took care of individuals and helped a lot of folks get into the radio industry. He also always got us bacon sandwiches on Saturdays at six in the morning!