WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song
• On Dec. 17, WMMR/Philadelphia will pay tribute to the man who was part of the station’s very fabric for over four decades — the legendary Pierre Robert. WMMR is taking over the Fillmore Philadelphia to present Pierre Robert: A Show of Life, a concert created in the spirit of a man who spent his life lifting other people up through music.
The evening will be filled with people Pierre has loved, promoted, and believed in throughout the decades, including Brent Smith and Zach Myers of Shinedown; Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm; Ed Roland of Collective Soul, and, of course, Philly’s own Hooters will be there, carrying with them the spirit of a band that helped shape this city’s musical identity and celebrating the man who championed them from the beginning. David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket will round out the night with musicians from The A’s, Beru Revue, and Tommy Conwell, creating a living tribute to the rich history of Philadelphia rock that Pierre has always supported with pride.
As the announcement so perfectly states: “This night is a celebration of the man who taught us to slow down, to listen closely, and to treat music as a sacred companion on the road of life. It is a thank you to Pierre Robert for every moment of joy and reflection he has shared with the WMMR family. Most of all, it is a reminder that the spirit of peace and love he carries so naturally continues to echo through the city he calls home.”
A portion of the proceeds from the concert will support MANNA, the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, which uses nutrition to improve the health of people facing serious illnesses, providing medically tailored meals and education to help clients heal and regain strength. Their mission speaks to something Pierre values deeply: compassion in action and the belief that caring for others creates a stronger, more human world.
Tickets are $50 “all-in” and go on sale Friday, Nov. 21 at 10am through Ticketmaster.
