Bob Perkins, a legend of jazz radio at WRTI and beyond, dies

Bob Perkins, a legend of jazz radio at WRTI and beyond, dies at 91
Bob Perkins, the legendary jazz radio host, leaves behind a lasting impact on Philadelphia’s music scene. Known for his warm voice and deep love of jazz, he influenced generations of musicians and listeners.
Bob Perkins, the beloved Philadelphia jazz DJ known as 'BP with the GM,' dies at 91
Bob Perkins, 91, of Wyncote, the jazz DJ whose sonorous, deeply relaxing, and reassuring voice on the Philadelphia airwaves entertained and educated music lovers for more than half a century, died Sunday,
Philadelphia Jazz Radio Icon Dies At 91
As 2025 began, a highly popular radio personality among jazz enthusiasts in Philadelphia was hospitalized, fighting a health challenge that came following a stroke in 2019. On Sunday, Bob Perkins — “BP with the GM” — passed away.
Legendary Pa. jazz DJ dies at 91
Bob Perkins, long considered one of the most significant voices in jazz radio and a pillar in the Philadelphia-area jazz community, has died. He was 91.
Philadelphia Jazz Radio Icon Bob Perkins Passes Away at 91
Bob Perkins, a beloved voice in Philadelphia’s jazz community and a veteran broadcaster known as "BP with the GM," passed away Sunday.
Legendary Philly jazz DJ Bob Perkins has died
Bob Perkins, known as “BP” to fans, was a fixture on the airwaves for 60 years — first in Detroit, then Philly. And while he started as a newsman, his true calling was jazz.
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