Prior to his show with My Chemical Romance at Citizens Bank Park, the legendary Alice Cooper came to the WMMR studios to chat with Pierre Robert. Alice was also celebrating his latest album The Revenge of Alice Cooper which is the first with his original band in 51 years! Alice also divulges tales from his days in the Hollywood Vampires social club, holding a loaded gun on Elvis Presley and a wild story of turning down the advances of Hollywood starlet Mae West (and the rock star who actually took her up on her offer). These stories and many more!

Prior to his show with My Chemical Romance at Citizens Bank Park, the legendary Alice Cooper came to the WMMR studios to chat with Pierre Robert. Alice was also celebrating his latest album&nbsp;The Revenge of Alice Cooper which is the first with his original band in 51 years! Alice also divulges tales from his days in the Hollywood Vampires social club, holding a loaded gun on Elvis Presley and a wild story of turning down the advances of Hollywood starlet Mae West (and the rock star who actually took her up on her offer). These stories and many more!

Alice Cooper on New Album, Hollywood Vampires & Legendary Rock Stories

Prior to The Coral Reefer Band's set at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Mac McAnally called into Pierre Robert's show. They discussed life after Jimmy Buffett's passing and how he wanted the band to "keep the party going". Mac also divulged a wild Buffett story that was the genesis for the song 'Boat Drinks'. These stories and many more!

Prior to The Coral Reefer Band's set at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Mac McAnally called into Pierre Robert's show. They discussed life after Jimmy Buffett's passing and how he wanted the band to "keep the party going". Mac also divulged a wild Buffett story that was the genesis for the song 'Boat Drinks'. These stories and many more!

Mac McAnally Shares Jimmy Buffett Stories and Keeps the Party Going

After the passing of original front man Bradley Nowell, it wasn't exactly clear how the band Sublime would continue on. For a stretch they took a detour as Sublime with Rome, honoring the original tunes and making new ones with Rome Ramirez. However original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson have decided to return to the original Sublime name and carry on with Bradley's son Jakob in the lead role.

To get to know his story, Pierre Robert chatted with Jakob Nowell who is steadfast in continuing his father's legacy. He is also expanding on what Sublime is with a brand new single "Ensenada" and reveals to Pierre that a new album is on the way. The pair also discuss how stressful the Sublime Coachella reunion was, the struggles of addiction and a legendary photo that leads to a wild impromptu trip to a heartfelt mural.  

After the passing of original front man Bradley Nowell, it wasn't exactly clear how the band Sublime would continue on. For a stretch they took a detour as Sublime with Rome, honoring the original tunes and making new ones with Rome Ramirez. However original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson have decided to return to the original Sublime name and carry on with Bradley's son Jakob in the lead role.
To get to know his story, Pierre Robert chatted with Jakob Nowell who is steadfast in continuing his father's legacy. He is also expanding on what Sublime is with a brand new single "Ensenada" and reveals to Pierre that a new album is on the way. The pair also discuss how stressful the Sublime Coachella reunion was, the struggles of addiction and a legendary photo that leads to a wild impromptu trip to a heartfelt mural.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jakob Nowell on Joining Sublime 🎤 | New Music, Sobriety, and Honoring His Father’s Legacy

To celebrate the return of The Black Parade to Philly, Pierre Robert flashes back to being backstage of the first Black Parade tour with My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way. They discuss how Alice Cooper was a major influence on their live shows, being on a label Frank Sinatra founded and how they got Liza Minnelli to provide guest vocals on the record. 

To celebrate the return of The Black Parade to Philly, Pierre Robert flashes back to being backstage of the first Black Parade tour with My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way. They discuss how Alice Cooper was a major influence on their live shows, being on a label Frank Sinatra founded and how they got Liza Minnelli to provide guest vocals on the record.&nbsp;

The First March of ‘The Black Parade’: My Chemical Romance Philly Flashback Interview

To honor the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Pierre Robert flashes back to a remarkable conversation with The Prince of Darkness in 2001. Ozzy was joined by his wife Sharon and during the chat Pierre got Sharon's first impressions of Ozzy and how she would hide his clothes to curb his drinking (unsuccessfully). Ozzy also remarked how he owed everything to the fans (and about 50 die-hard ones were invited to the interview to bear witness and praised Ozzy for it). Pierre also casually asks if Ozzy and Sharon are going to be in a television show...that turned into the smash reality series The Osbournes. These stories and many others as we honor the great and powerful Ozzy Osbourne!

To honor the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Pierre Robert flashes back to a remarkable conversation with The Prince of Darkness in 2001. Ozzy was joined by his wife Sharon and during the chat Pierre got Sharon's first impressions of Ozzy and how she would hide his clothes to curb his drinking (unsuccessfully). Ozzy also remarked how he owed everything to the fans (and about 50 die-hard ones were invited to the interview to bear witness and praised Ozzy for it). Pierre also casually asks if Ozzy and Sharon are going to be in a television show...that turned into the smash reality series&nbsp;The Osbournes.&nbsp;These stories and many others as we honor the great and powerful Ozzy Osbourne!

Pierre Robert & The Osbournes circa 2001

Killswitch Engage are taking over Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden for the Summer Of Loud Tour with Parkway Drive, I Prevail, Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, and more. Brent Porche talked with Killswitch vocalist Jesse Leach about this insanely heavy tour, new music from the band, and their mutual love for vinyl and Ozzy Osbourne.

Hear and see more at WMMR.com/Brent

Killswitch Engage are taking over Freedom Mortgage&nbsp;Pavilion in Camden for the Summer Of Loud Tour with Parkway Drive, I Prevail, Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, and more. Brent Porche talked with Killswitch vocalist Jesse Leach about this insanely heavy tour, new music from the band, and their mutual love for vinyl and Ozzy Osbourne.
Hear and see more at WMMR.com/Brent

Jesse Leach's Summer of LOUD with Killswitch Engage

To promote his 2002 "Weapons of Self-Destruction" stand up tour, the comedic genius called into Pierre Robert's program. Robin recounts his excitement of remembering the 3 nights at the Tower Theatre as the last time he was in Philly he was still addicted to numerous substances. Mr. Williams also had Pierre in tears with his theories that TV is just KGB outtakes and how Keith Richard's cells have the cure for all humanity. These stories and many more!

To promote his 2002 "Weapons of Self-Destruction" stand up tour, the comedic genius called into Pierre Robert's program. Robin recounts his excitement of remembering the 3 nights at the Tower Theatre as the last time he was in Philly he was still addicted to numerous substances. Mr. Williams also had Pierre in tears with his theories that TV is just KGB outtakes and how Keith Richard's cells have the cure for all humanity. These stories and many more!

FLASHBACK: Robin Williams Hilarious Call with Pierre Robert March 2002

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert Live Aid, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted a conversation between Electric Factory Concerts co-founder and Live Aid Executive Producer Larry Magid and Pierre Robert.

In the second and final portion of the chat, the pair discuss how the immense heat affected the Philadelphia portion of the show and reminisced about a last minute stage announcement was made to tell one lucky person their was a kidney transplant ready for him and how he got a police escort to the airport so he could receive the life saving operation. The pair also discussed all the incredible Philly talent (both on and off stage) that took part in the show and the one artist who couldn't be a part of Live Aid but went on to remarkable charitable work.

A special thanks to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia for hosting and recording the event and to T Morgan for moderating the conversation.

 

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert Live Aid, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted a conversation between Electric Factory Concerts co-founder and Live Aid Executive Producer Larry Magid and Pierre Robert.
In the second and final portion of the chat, the pair discuss how the immense heat affected the Philadelphia portion of the show and reminisced about a last minute stage announcement was made to tell one lucky person their was a kidney transplant ready for him and how he got a police escort to the airport so he could receive the life saving operation. The pair also discussed all the incredible Philly talent (both on and off stage) that took part in the show and the one artist who couldn't be a part of Live Aid but went on to remarkable charitable work.
A special thanks to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia for hosting and recording the event and to T Morgan for moderating the conversation.
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Live Aid 40th Anniversary - Pierre Robert & Larry Magid Part #2

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert Live Aid, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted a conversation between Electric Factory Concerts co-founder and Live Aid Executive Producer Larry Magid and Pierre Robert.

In the first part of the conversation Larry shared some technical aspects of the show like what it was like to work with Bob Geldof and Bill Graham to book the show and how they designed the rotating stage to keep the concert continuously going. Pierre Robert discussed how he would do "kamikaze interviews" backstage and talked how electric the crowd got after the Led Zeppelin and CSNY reunions. These stories and many more in this first half of the conversation.

A special thanks to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia for hosting and recording the event and to T Morgan for moderating the conversation.

 

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert Live Aid, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted a conversation between Electric Factory Concerts co-founder and Live Aid Executive Producer Larry Magid and Pierre Robert.
In the first part of the conversation Larry shared some technical aspects of the show like what it was like to work with Bob Geldof and Bill Graham to book the show and how they designed the rotating stage to keep the concert continuously going. Pierre Robert discussed how he would do "kamikaze interviews" backstage and talked how electric the crowd got after the Led Zeppelin and CSNY reunions. These stories and many more in this first half of the conversation.
A special thanks to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia for hosting and recording the event and to T Morgan for moderating the conversation.
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Live Aid 40th Anniversary - Pierre Robert & Larry Magid Part #1

To celebrate what would've been Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere's 77th birthday, we flash back to the year 1991 when the band paid Pierre Robert a visit for a special Work Force Block conversation and performance. They were in town to perform at the Tower Theatre that evening and the band raves about the acoustics in that building. They also reminisce about some of Paul's interesting liner notes on the record Shake Me Up, opening for Jimmy Buffett and why they consider themselves the "quintessential American band". 

To celebrate what would've been Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere's 77th birthday, we flash back to the year 1991 when the band paid Pierre Robert a visit for a special Work Force Block conversation and performance. They were in town to perform at the Tower Theatre that evening and the band raves about the acoustics in that building. They also reminisce about some of Paul's interesting liner notes on the record&nbsp;Shake Me Up, opening for Jimmy Buffett and why they consider themselves the "quintessential American band".&nbsp;

FLASHBACK: Little Feat In Studio With Pierre Robert 9-19-1991

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WMMR's Pierre Robert, Jaxon &amp; Sara, Jacky Bam Bam &amp; Brent Porche chat with other people you'll find interesting.

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