Carter Alan will retire from 100.7 WZLX later this year after 47 years in Boston radio. The longtime midday host will air his final show on Friday, December 18th.
What We Know: Alan began his career at WBCN, where he spent 19 years as a DJ and music director. During that time, he helped launch the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble, one of the country’s longest-running battle of the bands competitions. He also helped introduce U2 to American radio in 1980 by playing “I Will Follow.” In 1998, Alan joined 100.7 WZLX as assistant program director and midday host. Over the past 28 years, he’s interviewed some of rock music’s biggest artists while becoming a familiar voice for Boston listeners. Following his retirement, Alan will make occasional on-air appearances…