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Robert Palmer

cl, as, rec, 1945-1997 US, Little Rock, Arkansas
Musician / Producer of Rock, Folk and World
A.k.a. Robert Franklin Palmer Jr.

Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. (June 19, 1945 – November 20, 1997) was a 20th-century American writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. He is best known for his books, including Deep Blues; his music journalism for the New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine; his work producing blues recordings and the soundtrack of the film Deep Blues; and his clarinet playing in the 1960s band the Insect Trust. A collection of his writings, Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer, edited by Anthony DeCurtis, was published by Simon & Schuster on November 10, 2009.

     
Instruments
  • Clarinet
  • Alto sax
  • Recorder
  • Percussion
  • Flute
Genres
  • Rock
  • Folk
  • World
  • Jazz
  • Spoken Word
Popular Tracks   
Addicted To Love on Riptide by Robert Palmer
Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) on Secrets by Robert Palmer
Johnny And Mary on Clues by Robert Palmer
Simply Irresistible on Heavy Nova by Robert Palmer
Every Kinda People on Double Fun by Robert Palmer
Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You (Medley) on Don't Explain by Robert Palmer
I Didn't Mean To Turn You On on Riptide by Robert Palmer
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (feat. UB40) on Don't Explain by Robert Palmer
Addicted To Love - Edit on The Very Best Of The Island Years by Robert Palmer
Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley on Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley by Robert Palmer

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Steve Kuhn Conversations With Bob Palmer Jazz Critic Rolling StoneSteve Kuhn, Robert PalmerSingle
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