He died in Paris of a heart attack

RIP
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/h...142710.stm
[This message was edited Fri Sep 26 7:05:09 PDT 2003 by JimmyNothing]

I was shocked to hear this...he had a fantastic voice and style.


So many young performers dying due to heart complications...

This is my favorite song by him...

Every Kinda People
Robert Palmer

Said the fight to make ends meet
Keeps a man upon his feet
Holding down his job
Trying to show he can't be bought

Ooh, it takes every kind of people
To make what life's about, yeah
Every kind of people
To make the world go 'round

Someone's looking for a lead
In his duty to a King or creed
Protecting what he feels is right
Fights against wrong with his life

There's no profit in deceit
Honest men know that
Revenge do not taste sweet
Whether yellow, black or white
Each and every man's the same inside

It takes every kind of people
To make what life's about, yeah
Every kind of people
To make the world go 'round

You know that love's the only goal
That could bring a peace to any soul
Hey, and every man's the same
He wants the sunshine in his name

Ooh, it takes every kind of people...

Oh no... I liked his music and his style. It's shocking.

R.I.P

r.i.p

Here's an AP Article...

Rock Singer Robert Palmer Dies at Age 54
Sep 26, 7:47 AM EST

Rock singer Robert Palmer, known for his sharp suits and hits including "Addicted to Love," died Friday in Paris of a heart attack, his manager said. He was 54.

Palmer was on a two-day break in Paris following a television recording session in Britain, his manager Mick Carter said from the French capital.

In the 1980s, Palmer became a superstar with singles which also included "Simply Irresistible" — accompanied by slick videos featuring the smartly dressed Palmer with a back-up band of attractive women, all in black outfits and glossy makeup.

A side project, Power Station, formed in 1985 with John Taylor and Andy Taylor of '80s supergroup Duran Duran, scored three U.S. Top 10 hits, including "Communication" and "Get it On."

The son of a British naval officer, Palmer was a member of several British rock bands before he hit the big time as a solo artist.

He had lived in Switzerland for the past 16 years.

Known for his GQ sense of style, Palmer was named best dressed male artist by Rolling Stone in 1990.

The "Addicted to Love" video, with its miniskirted models strumming guitars as Palmer sang, became one of MTV's most-played clips, and sparked protests from some feminists.

"I'm not going to attach inappropriate significance to it because at the time it meant nothing. It's just happened to become an iconic look," Palmer once said of the video.

He had his first hit album and single, "Sneakin' Sally through the Alley," in 1974.

In his 20s, Palmer worked with a number of small-time bands including Dada, Vinegar Joe, and the Alan Bown Band, occasionally appearing in opening acts for big draw including The Who and Jimi Hendrix.

Palmer once confessed that he was not attracted to the excesses of rock 'n' roll stardom.

"I loved the music, but the excesses of rock 'n' roll never really appealed to me at all," he said. "I couldn't see the point of getting up in front of a lot of people when you weren't in control of your wits."

He was noted for dressing up and being somewhat restrained.

"I don't want to be heavy," he said in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine.

"I can't think of another attitude to have toward an audience than a hopeful and a positive one. And if that includes such unfashionable things as sentimentality, well, I can afford it."


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Such a handsome man...

applekisses said:

Yes, and he had style and panache...

Fuck!

There's no telling where his money went though.

REDFEATHERS said:

Exactly!

He set the trend for music videos with the all-girl band who couldn't play a lick.

subsequent followers to this trend to name a few...

Tone Loc - "Wild Thing"
Natalie Cole - "Everlasting"
Shania Twain - "Man I Feel Like A Woman"

and parody acts such as Dawn French.

Always loved his version of "I didn't mean to turn you on" and I also loved "Discipline Of Love" alongside the stuff he did with Power Station.

Gotta go listen to the "Riptide" LP now.

Great loss of a legend that should've been.

'dre

I can't believe how many people are dying so young.

He was one of the good guys

Montreal02 said:

That's disturbing me too...

wow. that's sad. so unexpected.

R.I.P.

VinaBlue said:

I was wondering when you would see this...

applekisses said:

I'm not crying, but it's really sad. I liked him better than Michael Des Barres in Power Station.

When I saw the topic of this thread I immediately got angry that somebody would make a hoax about such a thing.

But.

This is so sad. R.I.P. Robert.

He had a really great voice. What a shame. I Didn't Mean to Turn You On and Simply Irresistable will always strike a chord with me.



www.robertpalmer.com

WTF is going on lately? all these wonderful people killing over. Just really makes you appreciate your life more and more each day.

This is the worst of the celebrity deaths of recent times for me.

Damn... Loved his song "Addicted to Love" (back in the 80's). Rest in peace.

RIP

While I find it sad that he is dead, but just because he is a celebrity does not make it any sadder then the death of ordinary folks.

In the last few days in this area we had a five year old get shot in the face during a robbery, two high-school students get shot in gym class (one dead the other very critical), and a 21 year-old kid was killed fighting a war in Iraq.

On the other had Robert Palmer was 54 and a very heavy smoker which I am sure played a large part in his death. IMHO he got 30-50 more years then these kids did but I don't see two threads in the most active about them.

Wow the celebs. are droping like flies. Ritter was too young and now Palmer. It's crazy to see people die that you watched growing up. It's somewhat depressing knowing this and wondering about myself and my family and friends.

mrbungle said:

I hear ya ya never know what the man up above has instore for us, appreciate everyday like it was your last.