Legendary Philly DJ Pierre Robert Found Dead at 70

Legendary Philadelphia radio DJ Pierre Robert, 70, was found dead in his home on Oct. 29, Beasley Media Group — parent company of 93.3 WMMR — said; while the circumstances remain unclear, no foul play is suspected. Robert joined WMMR in 1981 after beginning his radio career in San Francisco and for more than four decades hosted the midday program often billed as The Pierre Robert Show, known for his “Greetings, Citizens” sign-on and features such as Noontime Workforce Blocks and Pierre’s Vinyl Cut. A fixture of the South Jersey–Philadelphia music scene, he presented artist interviews, live in-studio performances and supported community fundraisers. He received a star on the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame in 2019. Colleagues and artists including Jon Bon Jovi and WMMR hosts paid tribute, praising his encyclopedic knowledge of music and devotion to local artists.