WMMR CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH CONCERT IN CAMDEN

In 1968 Philadelphia’s WMMR made their radio debut launching a rock and roll format which has now lasted four decades placing them at the top of FM radio in Philadelphia as well as national notoriety. This past Sunday, in honor of this historic event ,WMMR celebrated this impressive accomplishment by holding an all day concert event at the Susquehanna Bank Center (formerly the Tweeter Center) in Camden, New Jersey. The gates opened at 10:00 A.M. to much fan fair and anticipation as rock fans paid the $50.00 per ticket asking price to see a roster of artists that spanned the past twenty years of the stations history. Jealousy Curve took the stage first followed by Silvertide, Airbourne, Ashes Divide, Philadelphia’s own Hooters, Everclear, Staind and the Stone Temple Pilots. WMMR’s Pierre Robert was the master of ceremonies decked out in his trademark tie dye shirt and a bathrobe introducing each band. Heavy rain and thunderstorms did little to dampen the spirits of a water logged crowd, ranging in age from their early twenties to their early fifties as they greeted every artist with a wave of enthusiasm. Through-out the weekend past and present disc jockey’s from WMMR’S rich past, which included Mark Goodman, John DeBella, Bubba John Stevens, Joe Bonadonna, Bubba John Stevens and Anita Gevinsen, graced the airwaves. There was also a touching tribute to deceased Philadelphia radio legend Ed Sciaky.


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Rob Nagy