Robert H. Palmer, Hermitage, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. ). He was also cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Robert Palmer was a hardworking husband, father, grandfather, and a true-blue patriot and proud veteran. To plant a tree in memory of Robert H. Palmer, please visit. To send flowers Try again later. The video to the single, became MTV's most played video clip, for it showed Palmer with a band of identical looking and dressed women in mini-skirts, playing various instruments. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He toured with Little Feat to promote the album, but it only reached a lowly 136 in the US charts. In 1995, Palmer reunited with other members of The Power Station to record their sophomore album. They had two children, Jane who was born in 1980 and a son, James. He was born September 1, 1939, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to John N. and Vielda (Spencer) Palmer. It was co-written with his son, James, a drummer, and recorded at Logic Studios in Milan as well as at his home studio in Lugano. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [18] In 1987, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Addicted to Love". Rosanne Palmer MAYS LICK. Although unsuccessful in the UK, both the album and single reached the Top 100 in the US. Special thanks to RD&E for their care and attention. based on information from your browser. [22], Palmer died from a heart attack in a Paris hotel room on 26 September 2003 at age 54. Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 - 26 September 2003) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Robert H. Palmer on this permanent online memorial. This is a tragic loss to the British music industry. Dearest Son of Mary and loving Dad to Gavin, Sian, Natasha and Chad. There will be viewing and visitation at 10:00 AM at the Linden Christian Church. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his spouse Sandie Palmer; his parents, Paul Palmer and Jeanette Palmer; his children, Emelie Clohessy (Chris), Bill Palmer (Lisa), Katie Manlove (Eric), Robbie Palmer and Jamie Palmer (Shelby); his grandchildren, Rylie Sullins, Amelia Sullins, Ashleigh Clohessy, Kaylee Clohessy, Troy Clohessy, Caeden Palmer, Cale Palmer, Cassidy Palmer, Patrick Manlove, Wyatt Manlove, Quintin Manlove, Cohen Palmer and Rorie Palmer; and his siblings, David Palmer (Lynne), Beth, Becky Moore (Kevin), Mary Kay Leiper (Dave) and Dennis Palmer (Pat). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. By 1976, the family, who had been living in New York City, relocated to Nassau, Bahamas, where they moved into a house directly across the street from Compass Point Studios. One day a blues band called The Alan Bown Set found itself without a singer for a show at the Scarborough Spa, borrowed him for the night and kept him. At that point, the couple wedded life confronted issues and isolated. A private service for Robert Palmer, 80, will be held Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Henry Cemetery. Contact. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Devoted father of Emelie (Chris) Clohessy, Bill (Lisa) Palmer, Katie (Eric) Manlove, Robbie Palmer, and Jamie (Shelby) Palmer; loving grandfather of Rylie Sullins, Amelia Sullins, Ashleigh Clohessy, Kaylee . The only thing I remembered was the title line.. He loved to cook, paint, play guitar, piano, and cruise the Caribbean. Robert Palmer Was the O.G. The album reached the top 50 on the US Billboard chart and scored a top 20 single with the Andy Fraser-penned "Every Kinda People". Although it failed to produce any hit singles in the US, it did spawn three modest UK hits: Girl U Want, Know By Now and You Blow Me Away. Shortly after the passing of Robert James Palmer, John became the son of William David and Elizabeth Sue Jackson in a package . . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. in memory of Robert Palmer, Jr., please visit our floral store. Palmer made regular trips across the border to Milan where he would record many of his albums and buy the suits he became famous for. Robert S. Palmer Service Information. Robert (Bob) Palmer died July 7, 2018 in North Kansas City, MO. 6 di Thrilling Western (Clee Woods; Palmer Hoyt; Robert J. Pearsall; Bret Harte; Charles Tenney Jackson; Roy W. Hinds) e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su AbeBooks.it. Add a memorial, flowers or photo. They never slept together again because Diana was terrified what Charles would do to her. But any romance seems unlikely. However, he was dismissive of his role in the success of what has been called arguably the defining video of the 1980s: I just showed up and mouthed the words for 15 minutes.. Rev. Funeral service will follow immediately after visitation at the funeral home at 6:00 PM with Pastor . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. The first record he bought and the one he admitted was the most influential in shaping his singing style was Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads. Riptide featured the single "Addicted to Love", which reached number 1 in the United States and number 5 in the United Kingdom. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. Palmer expanded his range even further for his next album, Don't Explain (1990). He was 72. This memorial website was created in memory of Robert A Palmer, 71, born on December 16, 1918 and passed away on July 11, 1990. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert E. Palmer to show support. At 15 he had begun taking guitar lessons and was already singing with The Mandrakes, named in homage to his favourite book, William Burroughs The Naked Lunch. . . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Two years later, he struck Grammy gold again, his second, with "Simply Irresistible" from the album "Heavy Nova." Read more about the life story of Robert and share your memory. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7907447/robert-allen-palmer. In 1973, Dougie Thompson, who played bass with Palmer in the Alan Bown Set, joined Supertramp, followed a year later by another band member, sax player, John Helliwell. After Palmers death, Rod Stewart began using the Palmer-style arrangement of Some Guys Have All The Luck, which he had released in 1984, in his live concerts as a tribute, with live female backup vocalists and a horn player wearing identical dresses, similar to Palmers signature music videos. At the 1989 Brit Awards, Palmer received his second nomination for Best British Male, and "Simply Irresistible" was nominated for Best British Single. Bobby was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Mercer American Legion Post 159, where he was a former manager, and Mercer V.F.W Post 6345. Bobby was an avid Penn State fan. Failed to remove flower. Burial: Hadley Cemetery, Hadley. His next album, 2003s Drive, was Palmers first blues album and mostly featured cover songs including ZZ Tops TV Dinners. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. May 22, 1950 - Palmer was at the time making. Suspicions were raised when the post was removed from his website ianundercover.com within days of it being published. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [2][7] He was influenced as a child by blues, soul, and jazz music on American Forces Radio[7] and by his parents' musical tastes. (71 years old). Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert E. Palmer of Sandusky, Michigan, born in Hazel Park, Michigan, who passed away on October 22, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Share your thoughts and memories of Robert. [1] In September 1986, Palmer performed "Addicted to Love" at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. In April 1983, Palmers seventh album Pride was released. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Jennie Palmer. Robert Charles Palmer, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2018. In February 2014, Palmers former bandmate Elkie Brooks, insisted the affair could have happened, telling the Daily Telegraph: Knowing Robert, I wouldnt be surprised if it happened. Submit an Obituary . Robert Angelo Kittermaster Marshall (British, 1849-1926 . "[14], Palmer recorded the album Riptide at Compass Point Studios in 1985, recruiting Thompson and Andy Taylor to play on some tracks plus Power Station record producer Bernard Edwards, who worked with Thompson in Chic, to helm the production. His self-produced sixth album Clues, recorded once again at Compass Point, featured Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz and Gary Numan. He loved to play golf (especially trips to Pinehurst), fish, hunt and family trips to Hilton Head. Although a celebrity, he tended to keep himself out of the newspapers and magazines. Palmer played rhythm guitar in the band, and shared lead vocals with Brooks. In 1996, her divorce was made final. Robert H. Palmer Funeral Service Follow story Text size Robert H., 72, Hermitage. He was born September 1, 1939, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to John N. and Vielda (Spencer) Palmer. On the writing side, he has also penned deep dives into some of his favourite songs beginning with Bryan Ferrys These Foolish Things Ghost Town by The Specials and most recently, All The Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Bob loved his church family at Noonday Baptist Church where he was loved and taken good care of, and had always been a faithful man till he met a girlfriend, and Moms sisterwife. Robert Palmer, 81, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home. After relocating with his wife to New York City, Palmer released Pressure Drop, named for the cover version of the reggae hit by Toots and the Maytals, in November 1975 (featuring Motown bassist James Jamerson). [2] When he was only a few months old, he moved with his family to Malta, where his father worked in British naval intelligence. The Funeral Procession of the Duke of Wellington Panoramic aquatint, 1853, with hand colour, on eleven sheets of wove paper, nine joined together plus two separate pieces, one folding out, published by Ackermann and Co. . Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? March 3rd 2000 A dear Mum, Mother-in-law and Nana. GREAT NEWS! He was a 1962 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a BA in accounting, and in 1967 earned a JD degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, MN. Search the Cimitero Comunale della Citt di Lugano cemetery located in Ticino, Switzerland. Today, 18 years after his death, his legacy shines bright and his extensive back catalogue stands him out as one of the best vocalists of his generation. Recorded in Milan at Logic Studios, it featured a reggae version of Bob Dylans Ill Be Your Baby Tonight, in a collaboration with UB40, that secured a No 6 placing in the UK, and the Marvin Gaye cover Mercy Mercy Me. Robert Palmer Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Palmer of O'Fallon, Missouri, born in Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on August 3, 2021, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. [10] The number 14 hit also gave Palmer his second Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart hit. June 30, 1931 ~ February 6, 2023 91 Years Old Obituary & Services Tribute Wall Obituary Robert E. Dorsch Sr. of South Bend, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 91. The song also appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, perhaps the most memorable being 1988s Cocktail in which Tom Cruise even sang the chorus! Robert graduated from Mishawaka High School then enlisted in the US Air Force. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Palmer, Robert Low.-January 25, 1924 to September 14, 2016. Palmer moved to London (living in the basement flat of 35 Dennington Park Road West Hampstead) where he joined the 12-piece jazz-rock fusion band Dada, which featured singer Elkie Brooks. 90 years. [9], In 1970, he joined the 12-piece jazz-rock fusion band Dada, which featured singer Elkie Brooks and her husband Pete Gage. They married in 1979 when she was nineteen. Mrs. Palmer was born in Mason County on September 2, 1935 daughter of the late James L. Kachler and Mildred Talley Mathias. And he repeated the success of Addicted to Love with the video. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Allen Palmer memorial. He gave up on the idea of a career in art and went to work at the Scarborough Evening News. [10] The vocals for the album The Alan Bown!, originally recorded by Roden (and released in the US that way), were re-recorded by Palmer after the success of the single. He left school the following year to briefly study art at Scarborough School of Art & Design, before landing a job at the Scarborough Evening News. Death of Her Ex-Husband. Please reset your password. Robert Willis Palmer, age 81 of Flint, Texas, passed away on the evening of January 1, 2023. can stop at any time. He responded, "Listen, I gave the Power Station that sound. Born to Robert James Palmer and Elizabeth Sue O'Quinn Palmer. His last relationship was with Mary Ambrose. "[14] He also was accused of ripping off the Power Station sound for his own records. Robert Owen Palmer, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Genesis Morrison House. Visitation In 1985 Palmer decided against continuing with The Power Station and over a period of three months at Compass Point recorded his eighth solo album. He married Meire Honorio on September 16, 2003, in Cassopolis, Michigan: she survives. I wouldnt put it past him. Search records for Robert PALMER. Address: Robert H. Palmer, 3812 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 300, Torrance, CA 90505-2497 Phone: 310-373-6831 | Fax: 310-378-8582 Email: tdece@dqboed. After a year, Palmer, Brooks, and Gage formed soul/rock band Vinegar Joe. Palmers next album 1979s, Secrets, was another artistic departure, concentrating on pure rock. hed been given a clean bill of health following a check-up. Robert "Bob" Palmer was born and raised in Tyler, Tx. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was reportedly fired after police found "the stub of a cannabis joint in a raid on his bedsit". They still live in the town, in the house he bought them when he became wealthy. Robert J. Palmer, age 84, of Union Township, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at his residence. The title is a mix of heavy metal and bossa nova. 2023 Singleton Funeral Home. Much loved Grandad to Ava, George, Layla, Masey & Arthur. Robert Paul "Bopper" Palmer, 44, of Southgate, Kentucky, formerly of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. [10] Catchy music videos matching the synth-pop stylings of new wave gave him much-needed exposure to a younger audience. Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor David Bennett, cousin, officiating. Failed to report flower. In 1997, Palmer performed with Rod Stewart at Wembley. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBaue Funeral Homes. . [1] He was known for his powerful, soulful voice and sartorial elegance, and for his stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. My sources say Diana had an affair with a rocker called Robert and assumed it was Robert Palmer, but more information has come to light which casts doubt over the story, he said. The band toured, and played Live Aid, with singer Michael Des Barres after Palmer bowed out at the last moment to go back into the recording studio to further his solo career. A chainsmoker, some claimed he smoked 60 Dunhills a day. His parents, a brother, Richard Palmer and his father-in-law, William Conway, preceded him in death. Two years later they divorced.. Palmer and the rest of the band completed the album Living in Fear (1996), and had just begun touring when Edwards died from pneumonia. Also in his solo efforts, in 1985 he released the album "Riptide." He completed post graduate training in funeral management from the National Foundation of Funeral Service in Evanston, Illinois. It wasn't exactly an experience that set me up for retirement. Because it is legally impossible to defame the dead, the Princess and Palmer are easy targets but, on the face of it, the relationship is not completely implausible. Throughout the 1990s, Palmer ventured further into diverse material. [3] His first solo album, Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, recorded in 1974 in New Orleans, Louisiana, was heavily influenced by the music of Little Feat and the funk fusion of the Meters, who acted as the backing band along with producer/guitarist Lowell George of Little Feat. And when you look back at his recordings, you soon realise he was the master of many genres: whether it be reggae or R n B, rock or new wave through to jazz and the blues. Sept. 27, 2003 Robert Palmer, a debonair English singer who channeled his fondness for American rock and soul into a string of hits in the 1970's and 80's, died yesterday in Paris. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. Robert Palmer Obituary BROUGHT TO YOU BY Perry Funeral Home Robert Palmer Newark, New Jersey September 2, 1955 - November 1, 2022 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Obituary This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Robert Palmer. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He had the honor of being inducted into the Mercer County Bowling Hall of Fame on February 26, 2011. By the late 90s, my interest had waned a little and like many I was shocked when he died suddenly in 2003 when he was just 54. Robert was born September 7, 1973, the son of the late Robert Lewis Palmer, Sr., and the late Wanda Fay Dean Palmer. Apparently, the affair was the final straw in Dianas marriage to Charles. Diana was in love with Robert and wanted to spend every second with him.. As such, little information is available about what he did when he wasnt recording or touring and when some appears its hard to substantiate. TUES-SAT Until then, he was Alan Palmer, but he changed to Robert to avoid confusion with the name of the band. I have since spoken to someone very close to Robert Palmer who says it isnt true and he swears he wouldnt give me the run-around. Would you like to offer Robert Palmers loved ones a condolence message? Funeral service will follow immediately after visitation at the funeral home at 6:00 PM with Pastor David Bennett, cousin, officiating. Halperin said: It was an extramarital affair that could have hurt a lot of people, the friend said. Only Palmers closest friends and family were invited to his funeral and know the location of his grave. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Robert Willis Palmer, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. In 2021, Renault used a reinterpreted version of Johnny and Mary for its E-TECH launch commercial featuring Swedish singer Hanna Hgglund. In the year 1978, they separated with common comprehension. [21] While he hadn't lived in Yorkshire for many decades, in the last interview he gave, Palmer said that the region, and his father, had given him "a healthy work ethic, and a straight-forwardness". He specialises in out of the ordinary portraits of musicians and people with interesting faces, as well as photographing some of the worlds finest flowers and gardens. Brown-Wynne Funeral Home. Robert James Palmer. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Welsh) Palmer, whom he . [25], This article is about the English singer. Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. in Glen Burnie, MD 21061, on Saturday, May 15th, starting at 1 p.m. with a gathering then followed by A Celebration of Life Service from 2 3 p.m. Make sure that the file is a photo. This is a carousel with slides. There is a problem with your email/password. It was co-produced by Anna Jolley, Brian Harris and Mark Jolley. 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Funeral Service Order by 3:00PMThe day before. Notably, Sailin Shoes, Palmers own Hey Julia and the Allen Toussaint penned title track carry virtually the same rhythm, and were packaged on the album as a trilogy without a pause between them. Date of Funeral: 21/02/2020. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. Messages run for up to one year and you Robert Palmer, 81, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home. Another single from Riptide, his cover of Cherrelle's "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On", also performed well (US number 2, UK number 9). It featured two UK top 10 hits with covers of Bob Dylan's "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (a collaboration with UB40) and Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me". Robert Palmer Gifted soul singer whose hedonistic image belied his solid musical integrity Richard Williams Fri 26 Sep 2003 21.35 EDT One of the most gifted white soul singers of his crowded era,. He is survived by his Sister Ana Palmer, Niece Maya Reckards, Sons-In-Law Craig Taylor and Jeremy Edger, and Daughter-in-Law Desirae Rawlings. For other people named Robert Palmer, see, Palmer performing live at Sunset Strip Roxy in 1986, 19851989: The Power Station and MTV success, Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 13:32, Duran Duran's charity concert at Aston Villa football ground, Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, "Addicted to Love: fashion's favourite video for 30 years", "Simply Irresistible: The life and times of Robert Palmer", "Elkie Brooks Remembers Singing With Robert Palmer - Robert Palmer: Music & Style", "Rod Stewart Robert Palmer Some Boys Have All The Luck Live Songs & Visions Concert Wembley 1997", "British rock star Robert Palmer dies at 54", "Robert Palmer, Singer With Image of a Pop Romeo, Dies at 54", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Palmer_(singer)&oldid=1139704349, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 13:32. It spawned two hit singles with "Some Like It Hot" (US number 6) and a cover of the T. Rex song "Get It On (Bang a Gong)", which peaked one position higher than the original at US number 9. Mary Ambrose died in London in 2005. Creator of images that are out of the ordinary, reviewer of live music and live events and interviewer of interesting people. What happened was that I must have heard it subliminally, I think it was on Australian radio, and just hadnt realised. If I cant prove it, I dont post it. He was a devoted husband of 24 years and proud father of 6 children, Amidy Taylor, Robert Redwine, Jason Rawlings, Joseph Palmer, Valerie Palmer and Emily Edger, and loving grandfather to 17 grandchildren. The album Living in Fear was released in 1996 and Palmer and before the band had begun touring Edwards died suddenly and unexpectedly, of pneumonia in Tokyo, where hed just played a show with Chic. Rhythm & Blues was Palmers thirteenth studio album and his first new album of material in five years. Funeral services, conducted by his brother, Rev. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. In 1989 it also earned him his second Grammy. He went onto release many albums in the 1990s and recently, his final album release in May 2003, the self-produced, "Drive." Mr Halperin said on his site: It was an extramarital affair that could have hurt a lot of people, the friend said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. A few years later, he helped Island label-mate John Martyn in the production of his album, Sapphire. Notify me with new activity on this notice. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. While his "four-decade career incorporated every genre of music", Palmer is best known "for the pounding rock-soul classic, 'Addicted to Love', and its accompanying video, which came to epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s. He was born on March 16, 1939, in Jackson Twp., Wells County, IN. Calling hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (2-15-23) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Write your message of sympathy today. Some critics described Palmer's abandonment of the tour as unprofessional. I also got to see Robert Palmer live, once at the beginning of his career when he was singing with Elkie Brooks in Vinegar Joe and then some year later at the Hammersmith Odeon at the height of his solo fame during his Heavy Nova tour. The video was hailed as original, iconic and incredibly insightful, for the women were digitally edited into the video. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. to the family or plant a tree He attended New Orleans Academy in primary school, then several . Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. He married his first wife, former model Shelly Putnam in 1972 and they had three children, Anthony, Anna and Martin. The following year, his jazz-infused album Ridin High was a tribute to the Tin Pan Alley era. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In 1991, a superb extended version of his first hit, 1978s Every Kinda People was released. The couple were said to be so besotted with one another that she inspired his 1988 hit Simply Irresistible and was the inspiration for his 1994 album Honey. Outside of music, Robert Palmer led an extremely private life. He was the co-owner, with his brother, Rick, of Palmer Brothers Beer Distributor in Mercer and Palmers Geneva Spirits. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Left by funeral-notices.co.uk: 03/03 . He was twelve when his family returned to England, settling in Scarborough, the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. In 1995 Palmer released a greatest hits album, which reached number 4 in the UK. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Robert Palmer 1949 - 2003 Home Guest Book Early Career Biography Discography Sneaking Sally Through The Alley Pressure Drop Some People Can Do What They Like Double Fun Secrets Clues Pride Riptide Heavy Nova Don't Explain Ridin' High Honey Rhythm & Blues Drive Live Albums Maybe Its Live Live At The Apollo Live At The BBC Power Station Power Station Recorded in New Orleans, his first solo album Sneakin Sally Through The Alley, was heavily influenced by the music of Little Feat and the funk fusion of The Meters who acted as backing band along with producer/guitarist Lowell George of Little Feat. Palmer had met Susan Eileeen Thatcher, an art student, backstage at his concert in Pittsburgh. Batley, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, Paris, City of Paris, le-de-France, France. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? [13] On 23 July 1983, Palmer performed at Duran Duran's charity concert at Aston Villa football ground, where he struck up friendships with members of Duran Duran that would spawn the supergroup the Power Station. Born on November 14, 1951 in Newark, New York, Bob was the son of Donald (1911-1992) and Marguerite (1914-1985) Palmer. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was the beloved husband of Diane R (Labrie) Palmer, to whom he was. He became one of the star acts on MTV, and his place in pop music culture was cemented in 1986 with the classic video for Addicted to Love. [10][11] Brooks later said Palmer "was a very good-looking guy", and that female fans were happy to find that Brooks and Palmer were not romantically linked.[12]. Sonically reminiscent of the Power Station, its one of Palmers most commercial songs. The next few years saw Palmer in hiatus. On December 29, 1963 he married his love, Gale R. Johnson who survives him. Halperin even suggested that Diana became pregnant and had an abortion: She went to a private clinic to avoid the biggest scandal ever in Britain.