Bob Perkins (radio personality)

Robert Perkins (December 6, 1933 – January 19, 2025) was an American radio personality who worked as a jazz program host and DJ in Philadelphia.

[2][3] He was also a radio news journalist, and a First Call Master of Ceremonies for regional jazz music events.

[7] His distinctive deep voice and progressive points of view became an on-air signature for the FM and AM operations at WDAS over 19 years during the 1970's and '80's.

[10] Perkins briefly served as editorial director for The Philadelphia Tribune, where he wrote a commentary on government, society, and public affairs.

Perkins also independently produced a radio documentary on the life of African American history icon Paul Robeson, who was born in the region and spent his last years living in Philadelphia.