Overview
- Beasley Media Group said Robert was found deceased at his Philadelphia home on Wednesday and confirmed his death in a statement.
- Robert joined 93.3 WMMR in 1981 and became the station’s defining midday voice for roughly 44 years, opening shows with his signature “Greetings, Citizens.”
- His show was known for Noontime Workforce Blocks, Pierre’s Vinyl Cut, and On This Day, alongside frequent artist interviews and in-studio performances.
- Tributes poured in from colleagues and musicians, with Preston and Steve praising his influence and Jon Bon Jovi honoring his support for artists and charitable causes.
- He was a prominent community advocate who supported the AIDS Walk and Manna’s Pie in the Sky, and he received a Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame star in 2019.