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)".
Robert Palmer | |
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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 |
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
| - | - | - | - | - | - | |