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Pierre Robert Memorial Concert to be Held at The Fillmore
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WMMR-FM today announced Pierre Robert: A Show of Life, a concert to honor and celebrate the memory of the legendary radio personality, Pierre Robert, featuring performances by Brent & Zach of Shinedown; Lzzy & Joe of Halestorm; Ed Roland of Collective Soul; The Hooters and David Uosikkinen’s In the Pocket featuring The A’s, Beru Revue and Tommy Conwell, at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. at TheFillmorePhilly.com.
A portion of the proceeds will support MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance). MANNA uses nutrition to improve health for people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. By providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education, we empower people to improve their health and quality of life. To learn more about MANNA, their mission, or to make a donation in honor of Pierre, visit them at mannapa.org.
“Pierre loved live music and enjoyed being among the good citizens of Philadelphia,” said Chuck Damico, Program Director, WMMR. “’The Pierre Robert: A Show of Life is a special event for all of us who cherished him, providing a fantastic night of live music and memories while honoring Pierre’s amazing life, and helping reduce food shortages in Philadelphia. We are incredibly grateful for the support from all of the artists and performers whom he called his friends, our friends at Live Nation and Cornerstone Management, and especially Pierre’s immediate family. We will sing, dance, and celebrate in the way Pierre would have wanted us to. Please join us if you can, and God bless Pierre Robert.”
The lineup is subject to change.
Pierre Robert, the genial and unmistakable midday host on Philadelphia’s 93.3 WMMR for more than four decades, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Robert’s voice was a daily ritual and a civic thread. His blend of kindness, musical knowledge, and enthusiasm shaped WMMR’s identity and the city’s rock community for more than 40 years. Colleagues and artists described him as a champion of musicians at every level, from stadium headliners to neighborhood bands.
He joined WMMR in 1981 after earlier work at KSAN in San Francisco. He became a fixture of Philadelphia radio for 44 years. Listeners knew him for his welcoming “Greetings, citizens” salutation and for a warm, steady presence that bridged generations of rock fans.
On air, Robert blended deep love of classic rock with curiosity about new music. Longtime segments included “Coffee Break Music Marathon,” “Work Force Blocks,” and “Pierre’s Vinyl Cut.” He was known for his annual Thanksgiving show, when he’d play Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” multiple times.
His community work extended beyond the studio. He supported local charity events like AIDS Walk Philly and MANNA’s Pie in the Sky fundraiser. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame in 2019, a nod to his lasting impact on the region’s music culture.
This is very nice. An appropriate tribute to the one and only Pierre. Good lineup and a good venue. Don’t think I’ve seen a bad show at The Fillmore since it opened with Hall and Oates back in 2015.
Fittingly, Pierre went to see The Hooters at the Keswick four days before he died, so he was doing what he loved to do right up until the end.
Now, here’s a Wednesday work force block of Grateful Dead:
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com