07/30/2026
Looking at this picture that Jacky BamBam of Erin Riley’s new book, “The Mighty WMMR: An Oral History of Philadelphia’s Rock Radio Revolution” resting on the board 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia right where it belongs puts a smile on my face from here to Texas.
Jacky chatted with Erin for his radio show, 7p-12a Monday to Friday (ICYDK) about the book and that “Golden Age” of WMMR in the 80’s.
There are plenty of stories, in their own words, from folks who worked at the station way back when. DeBella, Kendall, Goodman, Bailey, Kratz, Bonadonna, Drue, Tearson, Robert and that’s just a few of the 60 folks interviewed. Musicians, and I mean superstar of rock walked through the doors of MMR on a weekly basis. It was the place to be!
The book also has pix. There’s the classic image of Erin dancing with Steven Tyler as well as a bunch of my pictures from that era at the radio station. Hell, I’m even quoted!!
One of the best things about the book is that you can read and view pictures which give the reader a feeling of the love everyone had for each other.
Like Pierre always said, “WMMR is one big family,” we may not all get along or agree, but the love and respect was and is always there.
With what would have been Pierre’s 71st birthday, find out how he started at MMR, and how he got the midday airshaft and kept it after being the “Nighthawk.”
If Erin does a sequel about today’s MMR she could probably have half a book on Jacky alone with all of his exploits over the years.
Thanks to BamBam for bringing Erin to us and to share some of our “Home of Rock and Roll” history. Love You Brother!!
The reality about that era is that we had more fun then people should be allowed to have at a job, and loved every damn minute!
Get this book!! https://amzn.to/4g3BcnS
📸& 📹: Jacky BamBam