Robert Palmer

Robert Allen Palmer (January 19, 1949 – September 26, 2003) was a British musician, singer-songwriter and recording artist who released many hits during the 1970s and the 1980s. His hits include Addicted to Love and "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)".

Palmer received a number of awards throughout his career, including two Grammy Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, an MTV Video Music Award, and was twice nominated for the BRIT Award for Best British Male.BRITs Profile: Robert Palmer . Brits.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2012Profile: Robert Palmer. Rock On The Net. Retrieved 14 April 2012

Personal life
Robert Palmer married Susan Eileen Thatcher in 1971. They had two children together, James and Jane. They divorced in 1999.  In 1993, Palmer moved from the Bahamas to Lugano, Switzerland.  He thought the islands were overrun with drugs and guns and were no longer safe.  Palmer's companion at the time of his death was Mary Ambrose.

Later life and death
Palmer moved to Lugano, Switzerland, in 1986. He became a naturalized citizen of Switzerland in 1993. He lived there until his death.  

A heavy smoker, he died in Paris, France, from a heart attack on 26 September 2003 at the age of 54.Singer Robert Palmer dies BBC. Retrieved 19 April 2012 He was holidaying with his close friend, Jack Bruce, and conducting publicity appearances for his most recent release Drive prior to his death. 

He was survived by his parents, Leslie and Anna Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James and Jane.

Studio albums
 Year  Album details Peak chart positionsCertifications(sales thresholds) UKAUSNLDNZSWE US 1974 Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
 Label: Island------ 1975 Pressure Drop
 Label: Island-----136 1976 Some People Can Do What They Like
 Label: Island46----68 1978 Double Fun
 Label: Island--1029-45 1979 Secrets
 Label: Island54-4239-19 CAN: Platinum"Certified Awards Search ". Music Canada. Retrieved on 2011-11-22. Note: User needs to enter "Robert Palmer" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history. 1980 Clues
 Label: Island31-1621159 CAN: Gold 1983 Pride
 Label: Island37-222736112 1985 Riptide
 Label: Island5-7213-8 UK: Gold"Certified Awards Search ". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved on 2011-11-21. Note: User needs to enter "Robert Palmer" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history.
 CAN: 3× Platinum
 US: 2× Platinum Note: User must define 'Artist' search parameter as "Robert Palmer". 1988 Heavy Nova
 Label: EMI17242144713 UK: Gold
 CAN: Platinum
 US: Platinum 1990 Don't Explain
 Label: EMI92985484888 UK: Gold 1992 Ridin' High
 Label: EMI32----173 1994 Honey
 Label: EMI25-85--- 1999 Rhythm & Blues
 Label: EMI118----- 2003 Drive
 Label: EMI------

References

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Category:English rock singers
Category:English singer-songwriters
Category:British Grammy Award winners
Category:Musicians from Yorkshire
Category:Swiss musicians