Philadelphia radio legend Pierre Robert, one of the city’s most familiar and cherished voices, has died at the age of 70. Robert, who was a fixture on 93.3 WMMR for more than four decades, was found dead at his home on Wednesday, Beasley Media Group confirmed. The company said there were no signs of foul play, though the circumstances of his death remain under investigation.
Robert joined WMMR in 1981 after beginning his career in San Francisco. Over the years, he became synonymous with Philadelphia’s rock radio culture, hosting the station’s midday show for over 40 years. His signature greeting, “Greetings, citizens,” and his passionate, upbeat personality made him a beloved presence for generations of listeners.
Beasley Media Group remembered him as “a true radio icon,” noting his “unabashed love for music, his listeners, and the city.” Caroline Beasley, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Pierre’s unwavering love for music and his deep connection with listeners made him one of radio’s most enduring and beloved voices. He will be greatly missed.”
Fellow WMMR hosts Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison also paid tribute, calling him “an icon who truly loved people and music.” Elliot added, “I’ve never met a better and bigger music fan in my life. He had a profound love for rock & roll and for presenting that music to people.”
Beyond his on-air presence, Robert was deeply involved in community service, lending his support to causes such as the AIDS Walk and MANNA’s Pie in the Sky fundraiser.
His decades-long dedication to music and Philadelphia’s cultural life earned him a place on the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, cementing his legacy as not just a radio personality, but a true ambassador of the city’s rock spirit.
