Childhood and Education Journey of Bob Rivers in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Bob Rivers. A timeline of key moments.

Bob Rivers is a retired American rock and roll radio personality and parody songwriter, primarily known for his Christmas song parodies. He gained fame in the Pacific Northwest and achieved gold certification from the RIAA for his album Twisted Christmas. Rivers' work falls under the umbrella of comedy music, utilizing popular songs as a base for his parodic creations.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

July 7, 1956: Robert Rivers Born

On July 7, 1956, Robert Rivers was born. He is a retired American rock and roll radio personality known for his Christmas song parodies and work in the Pacific Northwest.

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February 2, 1983: Birth of Keith Rivers

On February 2, 1983, Keith Rivers, the elder son of Bob and Lisa Rivers, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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1988: Orioles Marathon

In 1988, while at Baltimore radio station WIYY-FM, Bob Rivers gained national attention for his 11-day on-air marathon during a Baltimore Orioles losing streak, vowing to stay on air until they won a game.

1989: Enters Rehab

In 1989, shortly after moving to Washington, Bob Rivers entered rehab to treat his alcoholism, ending his hard-partying days.

2007: Norm Johnson Interview

In 2007, Spike O'Neill's interview with Norm Johnson about saving a woman's life turned into national news.

2009: Cessna Stolen by Colton Harris-Moore

In 2009, Bob Rivers' Cessna 182 was stolen by Colton Harris-Moore, who crashed it in Yakima, Washington. Rivers condemned the theft and Harris-Moore's hero status.

December 2010: Bangladesh Trip

During December 2010, Bob and his wife Lisa traveled to Bangladesh to help build schools for the poor in Dhaka.

May 8, 2013: Call-In Segment Example

On May 8, 2013, The Bob Rivers Show had a call-in segment asking listeners about practical jokes that went wrong.

2014: Hiking Feature in Washington Trails Magazine

In 2014, Bob Rivers was featured in an interview about his enjoyment of hiking in Washington Trails Magazine.

2014: Diet News

In 2014, Joe, Bob, and Spike provided almost daily news about a diet they were all on and used to lose weight.

2014: Arik Korman and Luciana Bosio Receive Permanent Residence Status

In early 2014, Arik Korman, along with his wife Monique adopted a Korean boy. Luciana Bosio and Pedro Bartes earned their permanent residence status with green cards in early 2014.