U-Man Dialing Back At KSHE95

• John Ulett — a beloved St. Louis radio institution thanks to his nearly five-decade run with Hubbard Classic Rock KSHE (KSHE95)/St. Louis announced he will be stepping down as co-host of the Morning Rock Show with AD Rowntree at the end of the month. The “U-Man” started his radio career in 1976 and has been with KSHE ever since.

For his part, Rowntree posted a lengthy and heartfelt tribute to Ulett on Facebook that reads, in part, “John Ulett announced on our show this morning that he would be starting another chapter at the end of this month. After 46 years on KSHE, he’ll be starting his new schedule of coming in… whenever he feels like it. He’s not going anywhere. He’ll be a recurring part of the show, he’ll be out with us at live events, he’ll continue the KSHE Klassics show and Vinyl Exam with Mark Klose, and he’ll fill in for me when I’m away.” He added, “The door will ALWAYS be open to him… He just won’t have to wake up so early anymore.”

In closing, Rowntree said, “To be in radio… especially for this long, talent goes without saying. We all have it to some extent, and John has way WAY more than his fair share. He lights up the city every time he cracks a mic. His voice and his ability to communicate is second to none, but the most important thing, the thing that sets John apart, is the fact that I have NEVER met someone who is so universally loved. Among listeners and co-workers alike, the U Man is loved by all. John, I have to believe that it’s because of how you’ve shown up EVERY day for 46 years ready to play. You’re an amazing person with an amazing attitude, and to be around you is to know you have a friend.”