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Robert Palmer

  • 54 years old
  • Male
  • Born Jan 19, 1949
  • Died Sep 26, 2003
  • Batley Yorkshire, United Kingdom
English singer known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, reggae, blues and yodeling
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Robert Allen Palmer was a an English singer.  He was the son of a British serviceman and was heavily influenced by what he heard in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s on American Armed Forced Radio.  He had a passion for R&B music, and often did covers of the hits.  He went on to have numerous Top 100 hits in his career, and a single number 1 hit “Addicted to Love”.  He continued to refine his music style throughout his career.

He died of a heart attack in 2003, and is buried in Lugano Switzerland.

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addicted to love

marian Jun 23, 2008

such a smooth voice, such a talent, left us so early...but we still listen to you...rest in peace...we will listen and think of you every day...

aeroplane

Richard Derks Jun 26, 2007

Hey Robert, you are the styliest man ever in showbiz. I grew up listening to your steamy songs and smooth ballads.
Listen to you later
Richard

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