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Former 620 WTMJ Morning Host Robb Edwards Dies
He hosted mornings at WTMJ from 1985 until 2000.
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Former 620 WTMJ morning show host Robb Edwards died Thursday at the age of 79.
He hosted mornings at WTMJ from 1985 until 2000.
Edwards was a Milwaukee media staple, working at several stations in the market before helming mornings on the venerable news/talk station. He held positions at WOKY-AM and WRIT-AM in addition to his work at WTMJ during his long career in the market.
In 1999, Edwards became the Public Address announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers before retiring in 2019. The scoreboard control room at American Family Field in Milwaukee is named in his honor for his long service to the Major League Baseball franchise.
Many former colleagues and Milwaukee media members took to social media to remember the longtime host. Several mentioned his extreme kindness as a quality they’ll miss about Robb Edwards.
Farewell to former WTMJ Morning Host Robb Edwards, who died today at 79. A veteran of Milwaukee’s Top 40 AM radio wars (he worked with Bob Collins at the old WRIT-AM) before his 15 year run on mornings at WTMJ. Also the voice of Miller Park. A very nice man.
— Rob Hart (@RobHartWBBM) June 28, 2024
Saddened to hear of the passing of Robb Edwards. He was a pro’s pro and a heck of a nice guy. He was so kind to me from day one when I got to work with him. The kindness was something I will never forget.
— John Jagler (@JohnJagler) June 28, 2024
Oh man, I had the pleasure of working with him in his post WTMJ days on WOKY. What a down to earth, honest and great man. True professional #RIP https://t.co/9ZMTFxVl7Z
— Gregory Jon (@gregoryjon) June 28, 2024
RIP Robb Edwards
— News/Talk 1130 WISN (@newstalk1130) June 28, 2024
Very sad to learn of the passing of longtime friend and former @620wtmj morning man (and Voice of Miller Park) Robb Edwards. His booming voice only dwarfed by his kindness and support of the next generation that came after him. Love and peace to his family. pic.twitter.com/2XsDDjk0Uc
— Doug Russell (@DougRussell) June 28, 2024
The passing of the great Robb Edwards, my former colleague at WTMJ Radio, gave me an opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and remember all the incredibly talented people that worked at WTMJ – and unselfishly helped me – over the years. Sail on Robb.https://t.co/Plr7z2bQfI
— Jeff Wagner (@jeffwagnerradio) June 28, 2024
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— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) June 28, 2024
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