Robert Palmer (American writer)

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Robert Palmer
Birth nameRobert Franklin Palmer Jr.
Born(1945-06-19)June 19, 1945
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.[1]
DiedNovember 20, 1997(1997-11-20) (aged 52)
Valhalla, New York, U.S.[1]
GenresFolk rock, blues, rock
Occupation(s)Writer, musician. producer[1]
Instrument(s)Clarinet, saxophone[1]

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.

  1. ^ a b c d Pareles, Jon (November 21, 1997), "Robert Palmer Is Dead at 52; Critic Covered Rock and Blues", The New York Times