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Earl Palmer
American drummer (1924–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American Presbyterian minister, see Earl F. Palmer.
Earl Cyril Palmer (October 25, 1924 – September 19, 2008) was an American drummer. Considered one of the inventors of rock and roll,[1] he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[2]
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Birth name | Earl Cyril Palmer |
Born | (1924-10-25)October 25, 1924 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | September 19, 2008(2008-09-19) (aged 83) Banning, California, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, rock, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Session musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
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Palmer was one of the most prolific studio musicians of all time and played on thousands of recordings, including nearly all of Little Richard's hits, many of Fats Domino's hits, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by the Righteous Brothers, and a long list of classic TV and film soundtracks. According to one obituary, "his list of credits read like a Who's Who of American popular music of the last 60 years".[3]