Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer

Deceased · Born: Jan 19, 1949 · Died: Sep 26, 2003

Personal Details

BornJan 19, 1949 Batley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Shelly Putnam

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Susan Eileen Thatcher

    ( Jan 19, 1970 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Robert Allen Palmer, a renowned English singer and songwriter, was born on January 19, 1949, and left an indelible mark on the music world until his passing on September 26, 2003. He was celebrated for his extraordinary vocal abilities, boasting a powerful, soulful voice that effortlessly traversed the realms of soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. Throughout his illustrious four-decade career, Palmer's artistic endeavors effortlessly blended various genres, leaving an unparalleled legacy in the music industry.

Palmer's most iconic creation, the captivating rock-soul masterpiece 'Addicted to Love', coupled with its revolutionary music video, has become an enduring symbol of the opulence and extravagance of the 1980s.