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Englishman Robert Palmer started his first band at 15 in
1959. After playing in several different bands over the years
before his big break, he eventually landed a gig with a band called
Vinegar Joe in 1970. Vinegar Joe released three albums before
disbanding in 1974. Shortly after, Palmer signed with Island
Records as a solo artist. His first solo release, Sneakin'
Sally Through the Alley, did not do well in the UK, but did chart in
the USA. Some of you may remember the song "Sailin' Shoes" from
this album.
Palmer moved from the UK, to the USA, then to the
Bahamas, where he continued to release new material. Other Robert
Palmer songs you may remember from the 1970's and early 1980's include
"Every Kinda People" from Double Fun (1978), the cover for "Bad
Case for Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" from Secrets (1979), and
"Johnny and Mary" from Clues (1980).
In 1983, Palmer performed at a charity concert with Duran
Duran, where he became friends with the band. After Duran Duran's
hiatus in 1985, Robert Palmer, along with Duran Duran's Andy Taylor and
John Taylor, formed the super group Power Station. Power Stations
first self-titled release featured the hit songs "Some Like It Hot" and
the cover for "Get It On (Bang a Gong)". Robert Palmer did not
tour with the band, but instead went back to a solo career.
Palmer's 1985 release, Riptide, featured the hit songs "Addicted to
Love" and "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On". His 1988 release, Heavy
Nova, featured the hit songs "Simply Irresistible" and "She Makes My
Day". Palmer continued to produce new material throughout the
1990's, although the sound was different than his earlier rock sound.
The Power Station even reunited to release another album with Palmer in
1996 (Living In Fear).
Palmer was a heavy smoker. In 2003, Palmer died of
a heart attack in Paris at the age of 54. He was in Paris to
promote his newest release, Drive. The Robert Palmer
Discography is as follows:1974: Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
1975: Pressure Drop
1976: Some People Can Do What They Like
1978: Double Fun
1979: Secrets
1980: Clues
1982: Maybe It's Live
1983: Pride
1985: Riptide
1985: Power Station
1988: Heavy Nova
1989: Addictions Volume 1
1990: Don't Explain
1992: Ridin' High
1992: Addictions Volume II
1994: Honey
1995: Very Best of Robert Palmer
1996: Living in Fear (Power Station)
1998: Woke Up Laughing
1999: Rhythm & Blues
1999: 20th Century Masters - The Best of Robert Palmer
2001: Live at the Apollo
2002: At His Very Best
2002: Best of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001)
2003: Drive
2005: The Very Best of the Island Years
2007: The Silver Collection
2010: At the BBC Live
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