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1956
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2025
Bob Rivers Obituary
Bob Rivers was a noted radio DJ in Seattle and other cities, known more widely for musical parodies that included his 1988 "Twisted Christmas" album.
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(Photo: Bob Rivers via Facebook)
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elliot joseph brown
November 10, 2025
me and my dear friend zac alexzander batey have just discoverd this mans music. we are so sorry to have seen he has died. our lives wont ever be the same again. he has gone from this world to soon.
JK
April 24, 2025
May God bless and protect you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your devastating loss. He was a creative genius who ruled radio in Seattle, he will be so deeply missed. Please take comfort in knowing that he is with God and he´s finally at peace. May Bob rest in peace with God by his side.
Dave Colter
March 26, 2025
Bob, my brother and I went to high school together and were both heavily involved in the school's carrier-current AM station (in the aforementioned janitor's closet). We also worked together on a few bootleg AM stations, one in my basement, and both applied for the same on-air DJ job at WLIS one summer. I got that job, but a day later Bob got a better one at New Haven rocker WAVZ, albeit the overnight shift!
RB
March 16, 2025
A well known and very entertaining radio personality. A great DJ, so funny and energetic. His parodies were classic. Heartfelt condolences to the Rivers family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all as you go through this very difficult time of your loss.
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Maureen P
March 14, 2025
I am deeply saddened to hear of this news ..Bob Rivers, a endearing, funny, thought provoking, charismatic man, gone way too soon.
Having done a few guest spots back in the day on KISW, I felt a positive shift in Seattle radio, that I hadn't felt in 20+ years...Both Bob & Spike were true gentlemen. Bob will be greatly missed! My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his family and friends.
Mr.Jr.
March 14, 2025
My Condolences.
Dewbie O'Brien
March 13, 2025
I was lucky enough to be interviewed twice by Bob Rivers and "the boys" in the 1990's... I think about those times, a lot! I miss you, Bob!
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