Readers React to Michael Floorwax Announcing He Won't Return to 103.5 The Fox

Michael Floorwax's announcement yesterday that he will not be returning to 103.5 The Fox, where he'd served as a morning-drive host for 24 years, due to health problems, prompted a big response from readers. Naysayers were outweighed by warm wishes from fans. Here's a sampling. See also: Michael Floorwax Announces...

By Michael Roberts

October 2, 2014

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Michael Floorwax's announcement yesterday that he will not be returning to 103.5 The Fox, where he'd served as a morning-drive host for 24 years, due to health problems, prompted a big response from readers. Naysayers were outweighed by warm wishes from fans. Here's a sampling.

kintenders writes:

Man this one hurts. I learned a lot from these guys, even spent some time on the show. Positive vibes your way WAX-E-LOU.

Ev Ev Ev writes:

Feel better Floorwax! Good luck with your recovery! Stay positive!

Peggy Stevenson Puetz writes:

Very sad, hopefully he can regain his health soon. :(

medkota writes:

First the KIMN chicken doll, then Dean and Rog, Hal and Charlie, Paxton Mills, and now Floorwax. The beat goes on.

yourockwell writes:

"Masters!"

"Us!"

So long, Wax. Radio won't be the same without ya.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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