Hubbard Broadcasting

St. Louis's K-SHE 95 is celebrating an extraordinary milestone as John “U-Man” Ulett (shown below inset with a snap from his early days on K-SHE) reaches 50 years on the air at the legendary rock station. Ulett's 50-year tenure at a single station is believed to be among the longest active runs by an on-air personality in major-market radio. Ulett joined K-SHE in May 1976 and has become one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in St. Louis radio history. Five decades later, he remains a cornerstone of the station, currently hosting the long-running K-SHE Klassics program every Sunday morning.

“It's hard to imagine K-SHE without the U-Man,” said Marty Linck, Brand Content Director for KSHE 95. “For 50 years, John has been part of the soundtrack of St. Louis. His voice, personality, and connection to listeners have helped define what K-SHE is. Generations of rock fans have grown up listening to him—including me.”

To commemorate the occasion, K-SHE hosted “A Klassic Evening Celebrating John Ulett” on June 12 at The Pageant. The event included appearances by KSHE alumni, and special commemorative merchandise honoring the milestone.

“When I started here at age 19, I knew pretty quickly that K-SHE was a special place,” said Ulett. “But I never imagined I would work ANYWHERE for 50 years, much less a legendary radio station like K-SHE 95. But it happened! A stable music format and solid ownership by companies like Emmis Communications and Hubbard contributed to my fortunate outcome.”

As radio continues to evolve, Ulett's 50-year run stands as a remarkable testament to consistency, authenticity, and the enduring bond between a personality, a station, and its audience.

Congratulations John!!!