Phil Palmer
Philip John Palmer (born 9 September 1952) is a rock sideman and session guitarist who has toured, recorded, and worked with numerous artists. He is best know for his work with Eric Clapton and Dire Straits. Biography. Palmer grew up in north London. Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks were his uncles on his mother's side. Palmer has supported artists that include Lucio Battisti (album "Una giornata uggiosa", 1980), Pet Shop Boys, Murray Head, Steve Harley, Wishbone Ash (1986 touring), Joan Armatrading, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Iggy Pop, Scott Walker ("Track Three", 1984), Thomas Anders (1989 ), Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Dire Straits (1992 tour), Pete Townshend (1993 and 2000 shows), Eros Ramazzotti (Tutte storie 1993), Alejandro Sanz (Alejandro Sanz 3 1995), Paola e Chiara (1997), Pino Daniele, Geri Halliwell, Katey Sagal, Chris de Burgh, Bryan Adams, Johnny Hallyday, David Knopfler, George Michael, Ivano Fossati, Renato Zero, Claudio Baglioni, Massimo Di Cataldo, Melanie C, Robbie Williams, David Sylvian and Hajime Mizoguchi (album "Angels", 2001). He often works with producer Trevor Horn. In 1986, he worked as a studio musician on Alphaville's album "Afternoons in Utopia". He co-wrote "I'm No Angel", recorded separately by Bill  Medley and the Gregg Allman Band. In 1993, Palmer assembled a band called Spin 1ne 2wo, with Paul Carrack (vocals and keyboards), Steve Ferrone (drums), Rupert Hine (producer, keyboards) and Tony Levin (bass). They released one album, a self-titled project, made up of classic rock covers including songs by Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Blind Faith, Steely Dan and Bob Dylan. Palmer was the musical director of and performed with the numerous artists, The Strat Pack, at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Fender Stratocaster guitar which was held in 2004 at Wembley Arena in London. He performed  in 2002 as a member of the backing band at the Queen's 50th anniversary rock concert at Buckingham Palace, "Party at the Palace". To date, he has appeared on over 500 albums and over 5000 songs. In 2021, Palmer released an autobiography entitled "Session Man". Personal life. His uncles are Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks. He has appeared with them on stage many times. He has named Davey Graham and Big Bill Broonzy as key influences on him while growing up. In January 2012, he married Italian singer and TV personality Numa Palmer. Italian pop megastar Renato  Zero was Palmer's best man for the ceremony in Rome. Palmer and his wife are involved in several humanitarian projects, in particular with UNICEF. Phil has two children from his first marriage, Oliver and Charlie. His first grandchild was born in 2019. Appearances. With Iggy Pop With Murray Head With Robbie Williams With Juanes With Joan Armatrading With Seal With Steve Harley With Sheena Easton With Bryan Adams With Cliff Richard With Howard Jones With Duncan James With Sam Brown With Skin With George Michael With Delta Goodrem With Eric Clapton With Céline Dion With Katey Sagal With Olly  Murs With Jennifer Rush With Thomas Anders With Tina Turner With Amii Stewart With Andrew Ridgeley With Tasmin Archer With Jimmy Nail With Gary Barlow With Lulu With Judie Tzuke With Melanie C With Lisa Stansfield With Geri Halliwell