San Diego Radio: Rich 'Brother' Robbins Retires

Rich 'Brother" Robbins

Rich “Brother” Robbin is ending his radio career Friday, according to LA Radio.com.

Robbins is stepping down tomorrow from his 2p to 7p afternoon shift at the XHPRS 105.7 FM The Walrus in San Diego.

Rich has had much success over the decades. He spent time in Los Angeles in the 1970s at KIQQ (K-100), KKDJ, KGFJ, and KTNQ (10-Q). He’s been the quintessential afternoon Top 40 jock, a program director, general manager and station owner.

“It's been 95% fun and rewarding, but the time has come. I'm 100% ready to step away and get on with the rest of my life.  I couldn't be happier if I were twins!”

Robbins was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and grew up under the shadow of WCCO's giant tower in Minneapolis. His love for radio and being a Top 40 jock took him on the nomadic journey to Portland, Phoenix, San Francisco, Detroit, Kansas City, Tucson (ownership), San Diego, Nashville, and Memphis.

He arrived at KIQQ from KCBQ-San Diego and originated the idea of using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at 100.3 "K-100-FM." After K-100 was sold to Drake/Chenault, he was also a part of the line-up. He later became one of the original jocks on "the new Ten-Q."