Lzzy Hale talks International Women's Day and MMRBQ 2024

MMRBQ 2024 is on sale NOW! Pierre Robert and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm had a chat live on the air today about the band's return to the MMRBQ stage this September. They talk about Halestorm's earliest connections with WMMR and Philadelphia, as well as their friendships with some of the other artists on…

Ed Roland Collective Soul Interview at Cardboard Classic 03.01.2024

Ed Roland of Collective Soul stopped by the broadcast booth after the conclusion of the Preston and Steve Cardboard Classic before their set at the Mountainfest Winter Music Festival at Montage Mountain. We world premiered the new song Mothers Love during the interview and they played it that eveni…

Pierre and Rock Hall of Famer Dolly Parton

Pierre Robert recently had a chance to chat with the amazing Dolly Parton. She has done so much in her fantastic career; just this past year Dolly put out a book, a rock album, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She at first declined the induction but after some persuasion she ac…

Jeff Pollack, Former WMMR PD, Chats with Pierre

Our Program Director in 1978 to 1980, Jeff Pollack, was at the helm of the WMMR for only a year and a half but brought WMMR back to #1 in the ratings and had so much to do with the revitalization of what we now call Putting Philly First. Jeff, who was just 26 at the time, would be the 3rd PD in 3 y…

In Conversation With Wolfgang Van Halen Of Mammoth WVH

Jacky BamBam got the chance to speak with Wolfgang Van Halen ahead of his show with Mammoth WVH in Philadelphia on November 18, 2023. Tickets to the show are available now, and you don’t wanna miss it. At the show, you can expect to hear tracks from Mammoth WVH’s new album Mammoth II, which arrive…

Paul Rodgers on New Music, Philly Memories with Pierre Robert

Pierre Robert chats with Paul Rodgers, who's lent his voice to Free, Bad Company, the Firm, the Law, and Queen. Paul Rodgers is also a solo artist; 'Midnight Rose' is out September 22nd is Paul's first solo album in 25 years. They chat about the new songs including "Take Love" and "Living It Up", f…

Kirk Hammett Is "Blown Away" Looking Back at Metallica's Early Days

Few bands have managed to endure four decades of shifting trends and breakneck performances in the way that Metallica has. Even fewer have solidified their legacy while at the height of their career. They're still selling out stadium double-headers while seeping into the consciousness of Gen Z via …

The Final Crossover - DeBella & Pierre

Pierre is joined by his long time friend and co-worker, John DeBella, for one final crossover on MMR before his retirement. They discuss John's start in Philly, trips to London and AC, the Louie Louie Parade, and Pierre being ever so slightly behind.  *They even do a couple live reads together*

Christian “Tooch” Martucci Guitarist for Corey Taylor

Jacky Bam Bam had the new Corey Taylor song "Beyond" on Smash or Trash, and he caught up with Guitarist  Christian “Tooch” Martucci. Martucci grew up in Philly and played in a band with Bam Bam. They discuss their history together, the making of the new Corey Taylor album and touring.

FLASHBACK: Pierre and Mr. Warmth Himself, Don Rickles

Happy heavenly birthday to Don Rickles, who would have turned 97 years old today. The razor-tongued comedy legend was particularly adept at insults – so much so, that you couldn’t help but laugh, even if you were his target. Exhibit A: At the top of this interview, before Pierre Robert even had a …