Overview
- Beasley Media Group confirmed Robert was found dead at home on Oct. 29, with the medical cause still undetermined.
- He was discovered after missing his midday shift; a producer requested a police welfare check when his car was seen at home and he did not answer the door.
- WMMR suspended regular programming and dedicated airtime to remembrances, with colleagues inviting listeners to share stories on air.
- Tributes poured in from across the music community, including a lengthy post from Jon Bon Jovi and a concert dedication by Bryan Adams.
- Robert joined WMMR in 1981 and became a defining local voice known for “Greetings, citizens,” signature segments like Pierre’s Vinyl Cut, and decades of charitable work including the AIDS Walk and Manna’s Pie in the Sky.