Robert Palmer (American writer)
Robert Palmer | |
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| Birth name | Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. |
| Born | June 19, 1945 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 1997 (aged 52) Valhalla, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, blues, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, musician. producer |
| Instrument(s) | Clarinet, saxophone |
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.