MMR’s 55th Anniversary Photo Gallery

93.3 WMMR-FM, Philadelphia

Established April 29, 1968

• What’s Your Year? Rock Songs That Debuted On WMMR Between 1968-2023
• Pierre’s Playlist: WMMR’s 55th Birthday
• An Incomplete History of the Radio Station and Its Philly Roots

• MMRBQ 2019

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  Philly, we love you.

• MMRBQ 2018

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  Nick, Kathy, Preston, Steve, Marisa and Casey

• Ian Anderson and Cyndy Drue

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  MMR at 25 backstage at Spectrum
• With Rodney Dangerfield

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• 30th birthday

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• Dick Hungate, Lene Lovich, Jane and Michael Tearson

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• Big Pink

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• Jack Quigley and John DeBella

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• Lush and Steve Bekoff

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• Michael Tearson with local band Gypsy Rose

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• Joe Bonadonna and Pierre Robert

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• Queen Chandler

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• John Kubik

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• Billy Squier

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  Steve and Harriet Sutton, Billy Squier, Anita and Joe Bondonna

• KyleMaack & Bam Bam Mummer-ing in AZ

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• Big MMR Bus / Stuff the Bus

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• Cyndy Drue and Gypsy Rose on Street Beat

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• John Kubik and Marc Tarchtman

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• Grover Silcox

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• Jaxon & Pierre at the MMRBQ

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  Photo by Chorus Photography

• Cindy Lauper

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  Back Row: Jack Quigley, John DeBella, Pierre Robert, George Harris, Joe Bonadonna, Biff Kennedy and colleague from Epic Records) Front Row: Erin Riley, Cinty Lauper and Amy Grosser
• Brian Wilson

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• Billy Joel

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  Ted Utz, Billy Joel, Ray Koob, Dallyn Uosikkinen and Erin Riley

• Staff

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• Free Southside Johnny Concert 1979

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• John Bloodwell

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• Steve King, Mailroom

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• Tommy Conwell Band

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• MMRBQ 2018

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  Chorus Photography

• Warren Zevon

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• Robert Plant

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• Randy Newman

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• Paul Altobelli, a Listener and Pierre Robert

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• Didi Conn, Kathy Romano & Cindy Williams

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• Duran Duran

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• Gene Simmons

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• Frank Stallone

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• Elvis Costello

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• Joe and Mark

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• Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame Gala

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  Pierre and Matt Cord at the Gala

• Joan Jett

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• MMRBQ 2018

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• Greg Kihn

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• Genesis

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• Eric Lindros & Matt Cord

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• Kim Alexander, Dave Davies and Nancy Landfeld 1980

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• AC DC

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• MMRBQ 2021

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  The 2021 MMR*B*Q was one for the books! Couldn't have been a more perfect day from beginning to end.. from the bands to the fans to the weather and everything in between! Pictured are the last few souls closing down the "BLT Center" as we broadcast live, after midnight, at our 2nd ever FALL RBQ!
• Bubba John

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• Kathy & Richard Gere

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• Pierre Robert and Nick the Hotdog man

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• Angus Young and Ray Koob

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• Earle Bailey

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• Pierre Robert and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters

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  Backstage in 2015
• Howard Eskin and John DeBella

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• Brent Porche & Bert Kreischer at Cardboard Classic

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  The Machine!

• Grover Silcox

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• Louie Louie

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• Pierre’s Producer Panel

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  L-R: Kevin Gunn (1993-1996), Pancake (2014 - now) Pierre Robert, Jason Fehon (2004 - 2014) Nick McIlwain (2001 - 2004)

• [Row 1] #9 Nick, Jason, Gunner & Pancake

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  My various producers through the years from left to right, Nick McIlwain, Jason, Fehon, Kevin Gunn, and Pancake. Not pictured: Michael Anthony Thompson. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/CAIN IMAGES for WMMR)
• Lush

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• The Black Keys

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  Dan Auerbach, Jacky Bam Bam, Perry Shall, and Patrick Carney / Freedom Mortgage Pavilion / Camden, NJ / July 30th, 2022

• The Black Keys

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  Jacky Bam Bam / Freedom Mortgage Pavilion / Camden, NJ / July 30th, 2022
• The Gang at Shamaween 2016

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  Kathy, Preston, Nick, Marisa & Night

• Pierre and Jerry Blavat

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• Meat Loaf visits WMMR July, 2006

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  Matt Cord & Meat Loaf
• MMRBQ 2018

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• Trevor Rabin and Tony Kaye of Yes

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  with Buzz Barkley and Pierre Robert

• WMMR 47th Birthday

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  WMMR's Pierre Robert broadcasts from the radio station's former home on Rittenhouse Square in celebration of it's 47th birthday Wednesday April 29, 2015 at Sprague and Sprague in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
• Kay and Pierre Robert

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• Pierre Robert in 1985

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• David Lee Roth

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• MMRBQ 2019

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  Backstage antics

• “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, left, pretends to strangle Michael Tearson,

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• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rally

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• MMRBQ 2008

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• Michael Tearson

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• Staff

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• MMRBQ 2019

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  Gifts for Amy Lee

• Huey Lewis

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• Kip Winger

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• Preston & Steve’s Universal Photo Hunt Challenge

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  WMMR Engineer extraordinaire, Rodney Bryd & catching a FLA sunset with Kathy

• Hall and Oates

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• Dar Vigna ,Mike Craven and Ted Utz

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• Joe Bonadonna and Jacky Bam Bam Stones T

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• Rodney Dangerfield

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• Erin Riley

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  Music Director, pictured in the MMR Library - 1987
• MMRBQ 2019 – Joan Jett and Jacky Bam Bam

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• Louie Louie Parade

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• Dar Vigna, Erin Riley and Ted Utz

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• Ray Koob, Jack Quigley, Dar Vigna and Ted Utz

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• Lars Ulrich of Metallica with Jaxon

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  Lars Ulrich of Metallica with Jaxon at WMMR's 50th Finale (10.25.18)

• Joe Bonadonna and Pierre Robert

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• Mark the Shark, Anita, Pierre and Nick the Hot dog Man

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• The man. The myth. The legend.

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  Pierre Robert

• Pierre Robert and Buzz Barkley

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• Tom Johnston and Al Jardine

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• Erin Riley

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• Ben to the Shore Bike Tour 2020

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  Cape May to AC ride
• Elise Brown and Matt Cord at Dorney Park

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• A Star is Born – Marisa & Bradley Cooper

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• Michael Tearson

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• Christmas Miracle 2017

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  From Preston, Nick Murphy, Kathy, Steve, Casey, Marisa, Nick & Chuck... Thank you for spending your mornings with us! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

• Ted Utz

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• Joe Bonadonna at Rittenhouse Square

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• Tube’s Fee Waybill

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• Joe Bonadonna and Pierre Robert at Dorney Park

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• Ben to the Shore

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  Casey hosts a schedule of team rides & fundraisers before the July ride. Last year he raffled off this rad bike.
• The Shoes with Dick Hungate and Mark Goodman

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• Mark Goodman going away party

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• Frank Lario, Pierre Robert and Christian

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• Luke O’Reilly and Carol Miller London 1974

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• MMRBQ 2008

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• Staff+Hooters

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• 1982 Baseball Team

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• Negril Jamaica 1977

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  ScottRPhotography

• Pierre at a Atlantic City Broadcast

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• Chris Cornell – MM-aRchive Session 2007

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• Ray Koob and Bubba John

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• John Travolta & The Preston & Steve Show

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  "The Fanatic" opens 8/30
• Van Halen

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• Robert Palmer

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  visits WMMR Philly in 1979 George Stone and colleague, Robert Palmer, Dick Hungate

• Bill Weston and Jacky Bam Bam

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• Rodney Dangerfield at Emerald City

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• Matt, Sully of Godsmack and Markus

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• Jack Quigley

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  Promotion Director "Action Jackson"
• DeBella DeBall

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  Paul Altobelli, Michael Tearson, date

• [Row 6] #6 Live 8 with Jason Fehon

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  My producer in 2005, Jason Fehon, as we, along with the rest of the staff broadcast from the sequel to Live Aid, which was called Live 8, held on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Philly was the only city in the United States to get the show.

• Jay Friel – Street Beat intern

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• Preston on Drums

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• Staff

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• Bill Weston

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  Marconi Award Best Rock Station
• Matt Cord and Ray Koob

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  With Cynthia (date)

• Boston’s Brad Delp and Sib Hashian, Dick Hungate

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• angry Pierre?

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• Rod Dangerfield and Monkey

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• Radio Hall of Fame

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  The Gang

• Mark the Shark

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• Ozzy

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• staff at MMRBQ

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• MMRBQ Backstage Preston & Taylor

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• Phil Collins

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• Pete Townshend + Pierre

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• Rabbi

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  Radio Contraband-Music Director Award
• Chester Bennington & Brent Porche

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• Louie Louie Parade

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• At Jack Frost Bar

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  Marisa Magnatta, Jason Fehon, Pierre Robert, Jaxon, Nick McIlwain, Steve Morrison
• Eric Bazilian + Cyndy Drue WMMR in the 19th and Walnut production room

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• Robert Plant 1983

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  with Steve Sutton

• Birthday Party at Pulsations

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• 40th Anniversary 2008

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  Mark Goodman, Cyndy Drue, Michael Tearson, Anita, Joe Bonadonna, Christian, Lyn Kratz, Pierre Robert, John DeBella and Ray Koob

• Kathy, Sara and Marisa

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  MMRBQ 2021

• Eddie Vedder – Pearl Jam

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  Nick McIlwain, Matt Cord, Eddie Vedder and Pierre Robert
• Jerry Garcia and Lyn Kratz

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  In the WMMR studio at 19th and Walnut

• Jacky Bam Bam, Questlove and Pierre

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• Louie Louie Parade

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• Tom Petty 1989

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• Radio Hall of Fame

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• Michael Tearson, David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Pierre Robert.

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  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/CAIN IMAGES for WMMR)
• WMMR’s Jacky Bam Bam dances on field with Phillies Phanatic

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  WMMR's Jacky Bam Bam wears his prize winning Mummers costume as he dances on field at third base with the Phillies Phanatic between the 5th and 6th innings of the Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies baseball game Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies held Mummers Night in celebration of the group and their New Years Parade tradition. Thirty percent of Phillies ticket sales went to the Mummers clubs, who now fund the annual parade themselves after the city of Philadelphia stopped offering prize money a number of years ago. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/CAIN IMAGES for WMMR)

• Louie Louie Parade at Penn’s Landing

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• Bono interview with Pierre

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• WMMR Mascot

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• MMRBQ 2019

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  Philly, we love you.

• MMRBQ 2018

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  Nick, Kathy, Preston, Steve, Marisa and Casey

• Ian Anderson and Cyndy Drue

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  MMR at 25 backstage at Spectrum
• With Rodney Dangerfield

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• 30th birthday

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• Dick Hungate, Lene Lovich, Jane and Michael Tearson

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• Big Pink

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• Jack Quigley and John DeBella

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• Lush and Steve Bekoff

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• Michael Tearson with local band Gypsy Rose

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• Joe Bonadonna and Pierre Robert

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• Queen Chandler

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• John Kubik

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• Billy Squier

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  Steve and Harriet Sutton, Billy Squier, Anita and Joe Bondonna

• KyleMaack & Bam Bam Mummer-ing in AZ

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• Big MMR Bus / Stuff the Bus

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• Cyndy Drue and Gypsy Rose on Street Beat

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• John Kubik and Marc Tarchtman

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• Grover Silcox

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• Jaxon & Pierre at the MMRBQ

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  Photo by Chorus Photography

• Cindy Lauper

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  Back Row: Jack Quigley, John DeBella, Pierre Robert, George Harris, Joe Bonadonna, Biff Kennedy and colleague from Epic Records) Front Row: Erin Riley, Cinty Lauper and Amy Grosser
• Brian Wilson

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• Billy Joel

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  Ted Utz, Billy Joel, Ray Koob, Dallyn Uosikkinen and Erin Riley

• Staff

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• Free Southside Johnny Concert 1979

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• John Bloodwell

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• Steve King, Mailroom

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• Tommy Conwell Band

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• MMRBQ 2018

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  Chorus Photography

• Warren Zevon

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• Robert Plant

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• Randy Newman

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• Paul Altobelli, a Listener and Pierre Robert

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• Didi Conn, Kathy Romano & Cindy Williams

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• Duran Duran

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• Gene Simmons

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• Frank Stallone

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• Elvis Costello

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• Joe and Mark

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• Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame Gala

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  Pierre and Matt Cord at the Gala

• Joan Jett

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• MMRBQ 2018

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• Greg Kihn

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• Genesis

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• Eric Lindros & Matt Cord

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• Kim Alexander, Dave Davies and Nancy Landfeld 1980

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• AC DC

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• MMRBQ 2021

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  The 2021 MMR*B*Q was one for the books! Couldn't have been a more perfect day from beginning to end.. from the bands to the fans to the weather and everything in between! Pictured are the last few souls closing down the "BLT Center" as we broadcast live, after midnight, at our 2nd ever FALL RBQ!
• Bubba John

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• Kathy & Richard Gere

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• Pierre Robert and Nick the Hotdog man

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• Angus Young and Ray Koob

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• Earle Bailey

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• Pierre Robert and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters

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  Backstage in 2015
• Howard Eskin and John DeBella

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• Brent Porche & Bert Kreischer at Cardboard Classic

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  The Machine!

• Grover Silcox

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• Louie Louie

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• Pierre’s Producer Panel

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  L-R: Kevin Gunn (1993-1996), Pancake (2014 - now) Pierre Robert, Jason Fehon (2004 - 2014) Nick McIlwain (2001 - 2004)

• [Row 1] #9 Nick, Jason, Gunner & Pancake

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  My various producers through the years from left to right, Nick McIlwain, Jason, Fehon, Kevin Gunn, and Pancake. Not pictured: Michael Anthony Thompson. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/CAIN IMAGES for WMMR)
• Lush

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• The Black Keys

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  Dan Auerbach, Jacky Bam Bam, Perry Shall, and Patrick Carney / Freedom Mortgage Pavilion / Camden, NJ / July 30th, 2022

• The Black Keys

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  Jacky Bam Bam / Freedom Mortgage Pavilion / Camden, NJ / July 30th, 2022
• The Gang at Shamaween 2016

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  Kathy, Preston, Nick, Marisa & Night

• Pierre and Jerry Blavat

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• Meat Loaf visits WMMR July, 2006

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  Matt Cord & Meat Loaf
• MMRBQ 2018

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• Trevor Rabin and Tony Kaye of Yes

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  with Buzz Barkley and Pierre Robert

• WMMR 47th Birthday

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  WMMR's Pierre Robert broadcasts from the radio station's former home on Rittenhouse Square in celebration of it's 47th birthday Wednesday April 29, 2015 at Sprague and Sprague in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
• Kay and Pierre Robert

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• Pierre Robert in 1985

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• David Lee Roth

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• MMRBQ 2019

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  Backstage antics

• “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, left, pretends to strangle Michael Tearson,

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• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rally

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• MMRBQ 2008

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• Michael Tearson

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• Staff

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• MMRBQ 2019

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  Gifts for Amy Lee

• Huey Lewis

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• Kip Winger

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• Preston & Steve’s Universal Photo Hunt Challenge

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  WMMR Engineer extraordinaire, Rodney Bryd & catching a FLA sunset with Kathy

• Hall and Oates

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• Dar Vigna ,Mike Craven and Ted Utz

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• Joe Bonadonna and Jacky Bam Bam Stones T

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• Rodney Dangerfield

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• Erin Riley

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  Music Director, pictured in the MMR Library - 1987
• MMRBQ 2019 – Joan Jett and Jacky Bam Bam

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• Louie Louie Parade

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• Dar Vigna, Erin Riley and Ted Utz

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• Ray Koob, Jack Quigley, Dar Vigna and Ted Utz

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• Lars Ulrich of Metallica with Jaxon

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  Lars Ulrich of Metallica with Jaxon at WMMR's 50th Finale (10.25.18)

• Joe Bonadonna and Pierre Robert

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• Mark the Shark, Anita, Pierre and Nick the Hot dog Man

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• The man. The myth. The legend.

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  Pierre Robert

• Pierre Robert and Buzz Barkley

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• Tom Johnston and Al Jardine

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• Erin Riley

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• Ben to the Shore Bike Tour 2020

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  Cape May to AC ride
• Elise Brown and Matt Cord at Dorney Park

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• A Star is Born – Marisa & Bradley Cooper

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• Michael Tearson

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• Christmas Miracle 2017

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  From Preston, Nick Murphy, Kathy, Steve, Casey, Marisa, Nick & Chuck... Thank you for spending your mornings with us! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

• Ted Utz

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• Joe Bonadonna at Rittenhouse Square

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• Tube’s Fee Waybill

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• Joe Bonadonna and Pierre Robert at Dorney Park

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• Ben to the Shore

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  Casey hosts a schedule of team rides & fundraisers before the July ride. Last year he raffled off this rad bike.
• The Shoes with Dick Hungate and Mark Goodman

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• Mark Goodman going away party

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• Frank Lario, Pierre Robert and Christian

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• Luke O’Reilly and Carol Miller London 1974

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• MMRBQ 2008

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• Staff+Hooters

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• 1982 Baseball Team

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• Negril Jamaica 1977

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  ScottRPhotography

• Pierre at a Atlantic City Broadcast

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• Chris Cornell – MM-aRchive Session 2007

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• Ray Koob and Bubba John

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• John Travolta & The Preston & Steve Show

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  "The Fanatic" opens 8/30
• Van Halen

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• Robert Palmer

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  visits WMMR Philly in 1979 George Stone and colleague, Robert Palmer, Dick Hungate

• Bill Weston and Jacky Bam Bam

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• Rodney Dangerfield at Emerald City

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• Matt, Sully of Godsmack and Markus

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• Jack Quigley

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  Promotion Director "Action Jackson"
• DeBella DeBall

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  Paul Altobelli, Michael Tearson, date

• [Row 6] #6 Live 8 with Jason Fehon

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  My producer in 2005, Jason Fehon, as we, along with the rest of the staff broadcast from the sequel to Live Aid, which was called Live 8, held on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Philly was the only city in the United States to get the show.

• Jay Friel – Street Beat intern

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• Preston on Drums

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• Staff

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• Bill Weston

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  Marconi Award Best Rock Station
• Matt Cord and Ray Koob

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  With Cynthia (date)

• Boston’s Brad Delp and Sib Hashian, Dick Hungate

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• angry Pierre?

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• Rod Dangerfield and Monkey

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• Radio Hall of Fame

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  The Gang

• Mark the Shark

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• Ozzy

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• staff at MMRBQ

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• MMRBQ Backstage Preston & Taylor

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• Phil Collins

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• Pete Townshend + Pierre

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• Rabbi

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  Radio Contraband-Music Director Award
• Chester Bennington & Brent Porche

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• Louie Louie Parade

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• At Jack Frost Bar

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  Marisa Magnatta, Jason Fehon, Pierre Robert, Jaxon, Nick McIlwain, Steve Morrison
• Eric Bazilian + Cyndy Drue WMMR in the 19th and Walnut production room

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• Robert Plant 1983

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  with Steve Sutton

• Birthday Party at Pulsations

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• 40th Anniversary 2008

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  Mark Goodman, Cyndy Drue, Michael Tearson, Anita, Joe Bonadonna, Christian, Lyn Kratz, Pierre Robert, John DeBella and Ray Koob

• Kathy, Sara and Marisa

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  MMRBQ 2021

• Eddie Vedder – Pearl Jam

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  Nick McIlwain, Matt Cord, Eddie Vedder and Pierre Robert
• Jerry Garcia and Lyn Kratz

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  In the WMMR studio at 19th and Walnut

• Jacky Bam Bam, Questlove and Pierre

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• Louie Louie Parade

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• Tom Petty 1989

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• Radio Hall of Fame

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• Michael Tearson, David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Pierre Robert.

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  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/CAIN IMAGES for WMMR)
• WMMR’s Jacky Bam Bam dances on field with Phillies Phanatic

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  WMMR's Jacky Bam Bam wears his prize winning Mummers costume as he dances on field at third base with the Phillies Phanatic between the 5th and 6th innings of the Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies baseball game Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies held Mummers Night in celebration of the group and their New Years Parade tradition. Thirty percent of Phillies ticket sales went to the Mummers clubs, who now fund the annual parade themselves after the city of Philadelphia stopped offering prize money a number of years ago. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/CAIN IMAGES for WMMR)

• Louie Louie Parade at Penn’s Landing

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• Bono interview with Pierre

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• WMMR Mascot

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