Obituaries
WMMR Legend Pierre Robert Honored At Tribute Concert: "He Was So Loved In Philadelphia And The World"
Family members took the stage throughout the night to share personal reflections and thank the city for embracing Robert as one of its own.
December 18, 2025
A packed house filled the Fillmore Philadelphia on Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert. The night was marked by tears, laughter and stories celebrating the man many listeners say felt like family.
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The concert honored Robert, the longtime midday host on 93.3 WMMR, whose voice shaped Philadelphia's rock scene for more than four decades. Robert died Oct. 29 at age 70, leaving behind a legacy rooted not only in music, but in kindness and connection.
Family members took the stage throughout the night to share personal reflections and thank the city for embracing Robert as one of its own. His nephew told the crowd, "Philly loves people who are unapologetically themselves — and that's why you guys loved my uncle," describing Robert as a "crazy hippie from California" who found his true home in Philadelphia.
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