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Pierre Robert (radio personality)

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Pierre Robert (radio personality)

William Pierre Robert (; August 1, 1955 – October 29, 2025) was an American radio disc jockey and on-air personality for WMMR in Philadelphia. He worked at the station for 44 years, from 1981 until his death in 2025. Robert was a prominent on-air personality at WMMR. Local audiences sometimes characterized his appearance and demeanor as countercultural. During broadcasts, he commonly addressed listeners as "citizens" and frequently used the phrase "great day in the morning!" as a recurring expression. Over the course of his career, Robert interviewed numerous figures in the American rock music industry. He was widely respected by rock musicians and bands, including Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Grohl, and Eddie Vedder. Several artists granted him infrequent interviews or made in-studio appearances on his program, reflecting his standing within the music community.

Infobox

Born
William Pierre Robert (1955-08-01)August 1, 1955 Truckee, California, U .
Died
October 29, 2025(2025-10-29) (aged 70) Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, U .
Show
The Pierre Robert Show
Station
93 WMMR in Philadelphia
Time slot
Around 11:00am - 3:00pm Monday-Friday
Style
Disc jockey, radio personality
Country
United States
Website
www /shows/pierre-robert

References

  1. Philadelphia Magazine
    https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/10/30/pierre-robert-bon-jovi-death/
  2. 93 WMMR
    https://wmmr.com/episodes/pierre-dave-grohl-2020/
  3. 93 WMMR
    https://wmmr.com/episodes/flashback-a-rare-interview-with-eddie-vedder/
  4. On This Day
    https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/date/1955/august
  5. What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding?
    http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news-and-opinion/cover-story/38352779.html?printView=y
  6. December 2011 Philadelphia Magazine
    http://www.phillymag.com/articles/one-of-us-pierre-robert/
  7. Billy Penn at WHYY
    https://billypenn.com/2025/10/30/pierre-robert-dies-wmmr-dj-things-to-know/
  8. www
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DFx23W2xuHU/
  9. "Pierre Robert Extends His Contract with WMMR", WMMR, January 4, 2024
    https://wmmr.com/2024/01/04/pierre-robert-extends-his-contract-with-wmmr/
  10. 6abc Philadelphia
    https://6abc.com/post/legendary-933-wmmr-radio-personality-pierre-robert-has-died/18086744/
  11. Radio World
    https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/philadelphia-rock-radio-icon-pierre-robert-dies-at-70
  12. 93 WMMR Ozz-Fund | A Four-Day Fundraiser for Fox Chase Cancer Center
    http://www.thefreelibrary.com/93.3+WMMR%2FPhiladelphia+Raises+$20,000+for+the+Fox+Chase+Cancer+Center...-a089011725
  13. WMMR Presents Pierre Robert 25 Years in 25 Days
    https://archive.today/20130131100332/http://www.phillyadclub.com/wmmr-presents-pierre-robert-25-years-in-25-days-0750-news.html
  14. "Pierre Robert's 30th Anniversary Party"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111208213247/http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2891
  15. WMMR's Pierre Robert Meets Fran Drummond of PaintZoo
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLqZrPSlPf4
  16. The Minerva Project
    http://www.collisionmax.com/minerva
  17. THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING WHAT’S UNNECESSARY
    https://www.markramseymedia.com/2013/04/the-importance-of-doing-whats-unnecessary/
  18. www
    https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/philadelphia-music-walk-of-fame-2019-philadelphia-orchestra-hooters-20190807.html
  19. phila
    https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7773020&GUID=6C8A2081-A5FE-428B-B763-C917DF77FC6D&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=
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