Robert Palmer
Robert Allen Palmer (January 19, 1949 – September 26, 2003) was a British musician, singer-songwriter and recording artist who released many hits during the 1970s and the 1980s. His hits include Addicted to Love and "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)".
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 Palmer in 1986 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Allen Palmer |
| Born | 19 January 1949 Batley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 26 September 2003 (aged 54) Paris, France |
| Genres | Rock, pop, blue-eyed soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Instrumentalist Record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1969–2003 |
| Labels | Island, EMI |
| Associated acts | Power Station, Vinegar Joe, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Duran Duran, Chic |
Palmer received a number of awards throughout his career, including two Grammy Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, an MTV Video Music Award, and was twice nominated for the BRIT Award for Best British Male.[1][2]
Personal life
Robert Palmer married Susan Eileen Thatcher in 1971. They had two children together, James and Jane. They divorced in 1999.[3][4] In 1993, Palmer moved from the Bahamas to Lugano, Switzerland. He thought the islands were overrun with drugs and guns and were no longer safe.[4] Palmer's companion at the time of his death was Mary Ambrose.[3][4]
Later life and death
Palmer moved to Lugano, Switzerland, in 1986. He became a naturalized citizen of Switzerland in 1993. He lived there until his death.
A heavy smoker, he died in Paris, France, from a heart attack on 26 September 2003 at the age of 54.[5] He was holidaying with his close friend, Jack Bruce, and conducting publicity appearances for his most recent release Drive prior to his death.
He was survived by his parents, Leslie and Anna Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James and Jane.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [6] |
AUS [7] |
NLD [8] |
NZ [9] |
SWE [10] |
US [11] | |||
| 1974 | Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
|
- | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1975 | Pressure Drop
|
- | - | - | - | - | 136 | |
| 1976 | Some People Can Do What They Like
|
46 | - | - | - | - | 68 | |
| 1978 | Double Fun
|
- | - | 10 | 29 | - | 45 | |
| 1979 | Secrets
|
54 | - | 42 | 39 | - | 19 | |
| 1980 | Clues
|
31 | - | 16 | 21 | 1 | 59 |
|
| 1983 | Pride
|
37 | - | 22 | 27 | 36 | 112 | |
| 1985 | Riptide
|
5 | - | 72 | 13 | - | 8 | |
| 1988 | Heavy Nova
|
17 | 2 | 42 | 14 | 47 | 13 | |
| 1990 | Don't Explain
|
9 | 29 | 85 | 48 | 48 | 88 |
|
| 1992 | Ridin' High
|
32 | - | - | - | - | 173 | |
| 1994 | Honey
|
25 | - | 85 | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | Rhythm & Blues
|
118[15] | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2003 | Drive
|
- | - | - | - | - | - | |
Robert Palmer Media
- Robert palmer 1985 retouched.jpg
Palmer during his first tenure on the Power Station
References
- ↑ BRITs Profile: Robert Palmer Archived 2014-06-23 at the Wayback Machine. Brits.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2012
- ↑ Profile: Robert Palmer. Rock On The Net. Retrieved 14 April 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Phelps, Frank (28 September 2003). "Dapper Rocker Robert Palmer dies". The Chicago Sun Times: 27.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Robert Palmer Singer whose designer suits and hit record Addicted to Love came to symbolise the excesses of the 1980s/Corrections". Daily Telegraph: 20. 29 September 2003.
- ↑ Singer Robert Palmer dies BBC. Retrieved 19 April 2012
- ↑ "Chart Stats - Robert Palmer". theofficialcharts.com. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
- ↑ "Discography Robert+Palmer". Australian-Charts.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ↑ "Discografie Robert Palmer". DutchCharts.nl. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ↑ "Discography Robert Palmer". Charts.ord.nz. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ↑ "Discography Robert Palmer". SwedishCharts.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ↑ "Chart Stats - Robert Palmer". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Certified Awards Search Archived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine". Music Canada. Retrieved on 2011-11-22. Note: User needs to enter "Robert Palmer" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Certified Awards Search Archived 2017-10-06 at the Wayback Machine". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved on 2011-11-21. Note: User needs to enter "Robert Palmer" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Searchable Database". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2011-11-21. Note: User must define 'Artist' search parameter as "Robert Palmer".
- ↑ "Chart Log UK: Rodney P. - The Pussycat Dolls". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 2012-04-18.