Cruz Era Ends In South Florida
Afterwards, Cruz was the guest of honor at a farewell party held inside CMG’s 4th floor performance studio. Attendees included current and former Hot 105 personalities, current and Cox employees, current and former competitors, and a live studio audience, all there to pay their respects to a true market icon.
The Cuban-born Cruz immigrated with his family to Hoboken, NJ. After serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, Cruz planted his roots in South Florida in 1973 and got his radio start two years later at Spanish-language WFAB-AM/Miami. He joined Hot 105 on the first day it went on the air on January 10, 1985 as the host of the Quiet Stormand began his historic run as the magic city’s No. 1 evening show.
Michaels-Trueba added, “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Freddie for over 28 years. He’s not only an icon and legend on the South Florida airwaves, but also a dear friend and I wish him happiness, health and what he loved most — LOVE on his retirement. His first plan is to take a trip to Alaska with his family.”
• In the interim, Hot 105 personality Chico The Virgo will be hosting the Quiet Storm as the company launches a planet-wide search for its next Quiet Storm host. The position is posted online.