Robert Palmer (American writer)
American blues and rock writer, musician and producer (1945–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. (June 19, 1945 – November 20, 1997) was an American writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. He is best known for his non-fictional writing on the field of music; his work as a music journalist for The New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine; his production work for blues recordings (including the soundtrack for the film Deep Blues); and his clarinet playing as a member of the 1960s jazz band, the Insect Trust.
For other people named Robert Palmer, see Robert Palmer.
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Robert Palmer | |
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Birth name | Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. |
Born | (1945-06-19)June 19, 1945 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.[1] |
Died | November 20, 1997(1997-11-20) (aged 52) Valhalla, New York, U.S.[1] |
Genres | Folk rock, blues, rock |
Occupation(s) | Writer, musician. producer[1] |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet, saxophone[1] |
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