Pierre Robert

Philadelphia

Midday Host at WMMR-FM (Philadelphia, PA)

Host at WMMR - MMaRchives Podcast

I'm the midday host (10am-3pm) at 93.3 WMMR. I've been on air in Philadelphia for over 40 years.

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Articles

The Hooters World Premiere 'Pendulum' With Pierre Robert

1 week ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

The illustrious 45 year musical career of the Hooters has certainly had its fair share of milestones. From the multi-platinum records to numerous world tours, these hometown heroes always save the best for "the town that rocked the nation: Philadelphia, PA!". The "best" in this instance is Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian of The Hooters visiting their longtime friend Pierre Robert at the MMR studios to deliver a sonic present. A gift in the form of the world premiere of their brand new single.
Pierre Robert Celebrates WMMR's 57th Birthday

2 weeks ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

April 29th, 1968: A rock and roll date that will live in infamy. Where you to tune your FM radio to 93.3 on that day you would've heard the instrumental track "Flying" from the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour from The Marconi Experiment. From that launching pad that little experiment went into the stratosphere and continues to shape not just the Philadelphia area but rock and roll music as a whole.
The Many Tales of Peter Wolf: An In-Depth Conversation with Pierre Robert

4 weeks ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

J. Geils Band frontman and raconteur Peter Wolf is back in the spotlight, but this time, he’s trading his microphone for a pen. His new memoir, Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses, captures the highs, lows, and unforgettable characters from a life lived loud and full throttle, in true rock n' roll fashion.
WMMR Invites You to See Mammoth WVH at the Foundry

4 weeks ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

It’s another celebration at the end of the ‘Q… Pierre Presents returns for an MMRBQ afterparty, featuring Mammoth WVH. On Monday May 12th, fresh off the ‘RBQ stage the weekend prior, Wolfgang Van Halen and company will join Pierre Robert at the Foundry in Fishtown for a one-of-a-kind concert experience. It’s an up close and personal event with a live performance from the band, plus an interview with our ever-curious rock n’ roll ambassador.
On This Day: Billy Joel Live At Sigma Sound

1 month ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

In 2011, the very established Billy Joel released the "Legacy" edition of his breakthrough studio record Piano Man. Pierre has always stressed the importance of purchasing physical albums, whether that's in CD or vinyl form, to experience the whole package. Its not just the music that makes the record but also the artwork and packaging. And in the case of the "Legacy" edition it tells quite a legendary tale.
Pierre's Playlist: Women's History Month 2025

1 month ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

International Women’s Day / Women’s History MonthEach weekday during his Planner segment, Pierre Robert first goes over what national day it has been declared. Sometimes they could be silly and nonsensical. Other times they could be more impactful to raise awareness or celebrate a specific group. Not only does each day have some representation but every month has some extended celebration as well.
Mike Campbell Talks 'Heartbreaker' With Pierre Robert [INTERVIEW]

1 month ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

To say Mike Campbell‘s musical contributions have impacted rock and roll would be an understatement. Most notably with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, his sonic skillfulness can also be heard with the creme de la creme of rock artists, including Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Mr. Campbell has decided to recount the journey of his life in his new memoir Heartbreaker and sat down over Zoom with Pierre Robert to dive into it. Watch their conversation below.
Beatles Biopic Series Cast Officially Revealed

1 month ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

It’s official: The cast for the upcoming Beatles biopic series has been revealed. At Sony’s CinemaCon event last night (March 31), director Sam Mendes announced the cast, who were also in attendance. The cast includes Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal and Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. As for when fans can expect the epic four-part biopic series, Sony confirmed it will open in theaters in April 2028.
Women's History Month 2025

1 month ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

Each weekday during his Planner segment, Pierre Robert first goes over what national day it has been declared. Sometimes they could be silly and nonsensical. Other times they could be more impactful to raise awareness or celebrate a specific group. Not only does each day have some representation but every month has some extended celebration as well. The month of March for example is Women’s History Month celebrating the amazing contributions of women in all facets of life.
Dorothy Talks New Album, Songs with Slash, and MMRBQ 2025 [INTERVIEW]

1 month ago | wmmr.com | Pierre Robert

With MMRBQ 2025 fast approaching, WMMR’s Brent Porche caught up with Dorothy Martin, frontwoman of the band Dorothy, who will join us at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Saturday May 10th. You can watch their conversation below. Dorothy’s a longtime friend of WMMR, and now she’s got a new album for us: The Way, her fourth LP out now via Roc Nation. The album delivers 10 powerful tracks, including the singles “MUD” and “Tombstone Town”, the latter featuring none other than Slash.