Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
Robert Allen Palmerwas an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He was known for his distinctive soulful voice, eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, blues, and sartorial acumen. He found success both in his solo career and with the Power Station, and had Top 10 songs in both the UK and the US...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth19 January 1949
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