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Robert Palmer

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Born 19 January 1949. Died 26 September 2003.

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Biography

Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003), born in Batley, Yorkshire, was an English singer-songwriter. He was known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, pop and blues.

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    He emotes, he urges and, above all, he convinces. It's about as far as you can get...

Credits

Role Artist Release
Liner notes Miles Davis Kind of Blue (1997)
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