Tributes have flooded in for the radio icon.
Radio legend Mike Arlo has handed away aged 77 (Picture: YouTube/WTKR Information 3)
Hampton Roads radio legend Mike Arlo has died aged 77. The presenter, who spent a staggering 50 years on the airwaves, handed away after a brief sickness. “We’re saddened to share that Mike Arlo has handed away after a quick sickness,” 106.9 The Fox wrote in a social media put up. “For greater than 50 years, Mike Arlo was a pleasant, entertaining, and trusted voice on 106.9 The Fox and FM99. By way of his charitable work and his dedication to public service, his impression on the Hampton Roads neighborhood is immeasurable.”
The radio station pays tribute to Arlo on Your Radio on Friday at 10 am and has invited followers to submit audio messages to be performed through the broadcast. They signed off the put up: “Mike will likely be deeply missed by his household, buddies, coworkers, and generations of loyal listeners. In reminiscence of an incredible pal – Bi-Cycle, make it an incredible day.”
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Arlo turned considered one of Hampton Roads’ most recognisable voices, having labored with FM99 WNOR and 106.9 The Fox radio stations for greater than 5 many years.
He started his radio profession with WNOR (FM99) in Norfolk in 1975, taking up the station’s noon shift in 1981. In 1996, he moved to traditional rock sister station WAFX (106.9 The Fox), the place he launched the favored Arlo’s Electrical Lunch.
Past his broadcasting profession, Arlo was deeply concerned in neighborhood initiatives, together with the Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive and the annual Mayflower Marathon Meals Drive.
When Arlo celebrated 50 years on air final yr, Information 3 spoke together with his longtime colleague, Rick Rumble.
“His pleasure and enthusiasm for that is like nobody I’ve identified. I’ve bought 40 years in broadcasting, and I’ve by no means met anybody like this. The dude is a machine,” Rumble stated.
Mike Arlo celebrated 50 years in radio in 2025 (Picture: YouTube/WTKR Information 3)
In recognition of his milestone anniversary and lasting affect on the business, the Virginia Affiliation of Broadcasters offered Arlo with its inaugural Profession Achievement Award, honouring his dedication and impression on broadcasting.
Paying tribute following his passing, 106.9 The Fox Basic Supervisor Carol Commander remembered Arlo as her “cherished pal” and praised the legacy he leaves behind.
She stated: “In the present day, we share in heavy hearts as we mourn the passing of not solely a Hampton Roads radio legend, however a cherished pal and longtime member of our radio household. To say that Mike Arlo will likely be missed is actually an understatement. His impression on our business, our great listeners, and our neighborhood he served so passionately for over 5 many years is immeasurable. His loss leaves a void that merely can’t be crammed.”
Tributes have flooded in on-line, with one writing on Fb: “Man, if Hampton Roads ever had a single one that may very well be thought-about “the Voice” of the realm, it might be Mike Arlo. I am genuinely saddened to listen to of his passing – it actually does really feel like the tip of an period. Inform Carol and Henry we nonetheless miss’em down right here, would ya?”
One other stated: “I knew Mike first as a husband, father and pal. He actually by no means had a foul day. Everybody will keep in mind his well-known “bye-cycle” log out, however I’ll keep in mind “I will be again tomorrow if the nice Lord’s prepared”. In the present day the nice Lord determined he wanted a DJ in Heaven. Fly excessive Mike!”
A 3rd posted: “Again earlier than streaming music the one factor that bought us via the day was Mike and The Fox.. so many landscaping jobs within the 757 had been accomplished through the years with assist from Mike Arlo and it felt as if he was a member of the crew. Bicycle brother.”
A fourth echoed: “Fly excessive Mike. Your information of traditional rock was past anybody I’ve ever know. Loved listening to you and can at all times keep in mind my first time assembly you. I advised you my husband was going to be jealous that I bought to met you and also you stated after I requested for an image so he would imagine it. let’s give him one thing particular and leaned in near me. RIP.”
Arlo is survived by his spouse, Lauren, and two daughters; Monique and Brigette.
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