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

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 …

Mac McAnally Shares Jimmy Buffett Stories and Keeps the Party Going

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 Dr…

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

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 d…

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

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 …

Pierre Robert & The Osbournes circa 2001

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 (unsuccess…

Jesse Leach's Summer of LOUD with Killswitch Engage

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 mu…

FLASHBACK: Robin Williams Hilarious Call with Pierre Robert March 2002

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 h…

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 second and final portion of the chat, the pai…

Live Aid 40th Anniversary - Pierre Robert & Larry Magid Part #1

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 s…

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

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 …