Robert Palmer

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Batley, Yorkshire, England (1949 – 2003)

Robert Allen Palmer (January 19, 1949 – September 26, 2003), born in Batley, Yorkshire, England, was a British singer. He was known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, reggae, blues, and even yodeling.

His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.

His eighties success was kickstarted by his participation in supergroup The Power Station, along with Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson of Chic.

Robert Palmer died on September 26, 2003 in Paris, France, while staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel. The cause of death was of a heart attack. He was in Paris promoting his Drive CD which had been released in May of 2003. He was joined there by his longtime friend, Jack Bruce. Robert Palmer was engaged to Geraldine Edwards at the time of his death. He was survived by his parents, Anna and Leslie Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, his fiancee, Geraldine Edwards, and his children, James, Jane, Anna, Anthony and Martin. He is interred in London, England.

Solo Albums:

Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley (1974)
Pressure Drop (1975)
Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
Double Fun (1978)
Secrets (1979)
Clues (1980)
Maybe It’s Live (1982) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)

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  • WinsomeWinnower

    Love this man's music! He looked like my uncle; that's terrific too. He left this life way too early.......

    8 May 3:48am Reply
  • Misiacki

    AMAZING MAN

    11 Aug 2012 Reply
  • mjspoppet

    His mrs died the same time as bloomin mr and mrs cash damn two emblamed bodies on my bros 8th bday followed by a cremation on my 9th bday as well as a ash ceremony just a few weeks bfor xmas back in 2003 come on

    17 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Iamjustapeasant

    good

    3 May 2012 Reply
  • PrinceWatercres

    @doilies: Seconded. I really wanted to see him live.

    28 Mar 2012 Reply
  • doilies

    Robert Palmer was a great artist...his songs made you want to get up and dance. It's too bad he's no longer with us continuing his career.

    27 Jan 2012 Reply
  • FlibbleT

    Top man

    30 Dec 2011 Reply
  • reagan0

    He left this world far too early. One seriously underrated artist -- seriously.

    28 Nov 2011 Reply
  • kitestring

    I wish I was him

    2 Nov 2011 Reply
  • Cemetary_walk

    I think the fact that theres not 1 track from sneakin' Sally in the top 15 is a damn shame, what a piece of work that album is

    24 Aug 2011 Reply
  • Burn_my_Shadow

    отличненько

    4 Aug 2011 Reply
  • KSimp9

    Addicted to love was secretly co-written by the members of sonic youth.

    29 Jun 2011 Reply
  • zennom

    I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancée, keeps buzzing in my ear.

    13 Jun 2011 Reply
  • vintage_cox

    I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancée, keeps buzzing in my ear.

    22 May 2011 Reply
  • bhorok

    PET SHOP BOYS ARE BETTER!!! But i like him anyway! He is so good!

    19 May 2011 Reply
  • Angela_two

    I just pulled out my Pride CD ..... what fantastic music. I think I appreciate it even more today than I did 30 years ago.

    4 Apr 2011 Reply
  • emily_louiseee

    I miss him so, so, so, so much :( Greatest singer to ever live <3 Love you Robert <33333

    12 Feb 2011 Reply
  • Jazzyskills

    I love everything about this man! His music is top-rate and was a definite class act. [ 3 ]

    9 Feb 2011 Reply
  • drownedinsound2

    Breaks the old heart when i think of Robert. What a talent..!!

    19 Jan 2011 Reply
  • Justme911

    I'll Be Your Baby Tonight<3

    10 Dec 2010 Reply
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