\n\t\u201cThe station was lucky to have him on the air. We were all lucky to have him as a guide to his musical galaxy and I was lucky to have him as a friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tThat\u2019s how Jon Bon Jovi today described legendary Philadelphia<\/a> rock DJ Pierre Robert<\/a>, who was found dead yesterday in his home, according WMMR<\/a> 93.3\u2019s parent company Beasley Media Group. He was 70. No foul play is suspected.<\/p>\n \n\tRobert started at WMMR-FM in 1981. He hosted the station\u2019s midday show for decades and, with his love for music, became a favorite of not just listeners but the performers whose music he appreciated. He was well-known for his \u201cGreetings, citizens\u201d sign-on. He especially supported Philadelphia-area bands and performers like Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen.<\/p>\n \n\tBon Jovi called him \u201cgreat friend,\u201d and \u201csomeone who truly LOVED music. All types of music. Someone who loved musicians. Not just famous ones, or chart toppers. He admired local artists and tomorrows rising stars.\u201d<\/p>\n Today we lost a great friend. Someone who truly LOVED music. All types of music. Someone who loved musicians. Not just famous ones, or chart toppers. He admired local artists and tomorrows rising stars.
This man was as curious as he was clever, he was a real musicologist. He knew\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/nZF2T5mkdh<\/a><\/p>\n