We will miss you. You brought class to this (and other) market and re-shaped morning radio so it wasn't all "zoo" copy-cats. Interviews with interesting people, and a team of pro's that really were better collectively than individually.
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Bob Rivers
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Seems to me he occasionally posted here. Here's the obit from Lance:
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Radio Remembers Bob Rivers
Bob Rivers, best known for his long run in mornings at multiple stations in Seattle after working at stations across
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Bob. Thank you. Thank you for the years of incredible radio. RIP
This is devastating news. I always looked up to him as a younger broadcaster. I grew up listening to his show (at that time on KZOK and later on KJR), and feel like he inspired to get involved with radio after I got out of high school. He’s a radio icon who will be dearly missed!
A reminder of the kind of creative excellence that used to exist on the radio by someone who understood how to truly entertain in the medium. RIP Bob.
Man, I remember when he was the “new guy” at KISW. ☹️
RIP Bob. I never had the chance to work with him, but always admired him from across the street. Many of my current and former colleagues had the pleasure of working with him and have nothing but amazing things to say about him as a coworker and a person. Seattle was lucky to have a talent like that in this market. Enjoy your station in the sky Bob...no commercials, no PD to answer to, no focus groups...sounds like heaven to me.
Heartbreaking. I was always listening to Robin & Maynard, but Twisted Radio was my go to backup and I always felt that Bob was a great human. Losing him and Steve West this week is tough.
Tonight Fri 3-28 Valley 104.9 Duvall/Carnation will re-air a Bob Rivers tribute show from 6-7PM.
Don't miss out the repeat broadcast of Mario Magana 's U.S. Phenomenon episode on Bob Rivers - Radio Legends Legacy with Spike O'Neill and Joe Bryant at 6PM on this Friday, 28th March 2025 on Valley 104.9 FM. Tune in on your radio dial on 104.9FM in Snoqualmie Valley OR Valley 104.9 FM OR
Valley 104.9FM KAPY-LP | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn OR
https://www.audacy.com/stations/valley1049fm OR
On our website : Valley 1049.org
Rivers treasured his life in North Bend, Washington with his wife, Lisa, however in recent years, he had moved to Las Vegas, maintaining his creativity and optimism. He passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2025.
About the Episode : Mario pays tribute to radio legend Bob Rivers with special guests Joe Bryant and Spike O'Neill, exploring Bob's extraordinary 25-year career and lasting legacy in Pacific Northwest broadcasting. Bob's former colleagues share intimate stories that reveal why he was more than just a radio personality—he was a true innovator whose authentic approach to radio transformed the medium.
• Bob's insistence on quality and authenticity in everything from song parodies to live interviews
• How the Bob Rivers Show evolved across three radio stations while maintaining its core identity
• The complex production behind the scenes that made the show sound effortless
• Bob's creation of "Bob's Garage" where famous bands recorded, including Blue Öyster Cult and Ozzy Osbourne
• The kindness Bob showed to everyone from engineers to sales staff
• Bob's Radio Hall of Fame induction where he insisted the entire team be recognized
• How Bob mentored others even in his final days
• Joe Bryant's transition to teaching broadcasting and continuing Bob's legacy
• Spike O'Neill carrying Bob's approach into his current talk radio career
Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Bob Rivers, whose final on-air words—"be good"—perfectly captured his essence as both a broadcaster and human being.
Don't miss out the repeat broadcast of Mario Magana 's U.S. Phenomenon episode on Bob Rivers - Radio Legends Legacy with Spike O'Neill and Joe Bryant at 6PM on this Friday, 28th March 2025 on Valley 104.9 FM. Tune in on your radio dial on 104.9FM in Snoqualmie Valley OR Valley 104.9 FM OR
Valley 104.9FM KAPY-LP | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn OR
https://www.audacy.com/stations/valley1049fm OR
On our website : Valley 1049.org
Rivers treasured his life in North Bend, Washington with his wife, Lisa, however in recent years, he had moved to Las Vegas, maintaining his creativity and optimism. He passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2025.
About the Episode : Mario pays tribute to radio legend Bob Rivers with special guests Joe Bryant and Spike O'Neill, exploring Bob's extraordinary 25-year career and lasting legacy in Pacific Northwest broadcasting. Bob's former colleagues share intimate stories that reveal why he was more than just a radio personality—he was a true innovator whose authentic approach to radio transformed the medium.
• Bob's insistence on quality and authenticity in everything from song parodies to live interviews
• How the Bob Rivers Show evolved across three radio stations while maintaining its core identity
• The complex production behind the scenes that made the show sound effortless
• Bob's creation of "Bob's Garage" where famous bands recorded, including Blue Öyster Cult and Ozzy Osbourne
• The kindness Bob showed to everyone from engineers to sales staff
• Bob's Radio Hall of Fame induction where he insisted the entire team be recognized
• How Bob mentored others even in his final days
• Joe Bryant's transition to teaching broadcasting and continuing Bob's legacy
• Spike O'Neill carrying Bob's approach into his current talk radio career
Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Bob Rivers, whose final on-air words—"be good"—perfectly captured his essence as both a broadcaster and human being.
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