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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.
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 (1980) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
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.
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 (1980) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
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doilies wrote:
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.
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FlibbleT wrote:
Top man
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reagan0 wrote:
He left this world far too early. One seriously underrated artist -- seriously.
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kitestring wrote:
I wish I was him
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Cemetary_walk wrote:
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
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Burn_my_Shadow wrote:
отличненько
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KSimp9 wrote:
Addicted to love was secretly co-written by the members of sonic youth.
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zennom wrote:
I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancée, keeps buzzing in my ear.
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vintage_cox wrote:
I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancée, keeps buzzing in my ear.
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bhorok wrote:
PET SHOP BOYS ARE BETTER!!! But i like him anyway! He is so good!
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Angela_two wrote:
I just pulled out my Pride CD ..... what fantastic music. I think I appreciate it even more today than I did 30 years ago.
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emily_louiseee wrote:
I miss him so, so, so, so much :( Greatest singer to ever live <3 Love you Robert <33333
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Jazzyskills wrote:
I love everything about this man! His music is top-rate and was a definite class act. [ 3 ]
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drownedinsound2 wrote:
Breaks the old heart when i think of Robert. What a talent..!!
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Justme911 wrote:
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight<3
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dos_bocas wrote:
I like him more than brian ferry does.
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Claudiar71 wrote:
Miss u x
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bubblegumonster wrote:
Robert was simply irresistible ♥
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Phlunked wrote:
Hella guy.
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Adriiaanaa wrote:
Robert ;D
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