Robert Palmer: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert Palmer was an English singer and songwriter known for his powerful and soulful voice. His musical style encompassed a range of genres including soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. Palmer’s career began in the 1960s and included a period with the band Vinegar Joe in the 1970s. He achieved significant success in the 1980s both as a solo artist and with the band the Power Station, earning Top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and the United States. His 1986 single 'Addicted to Love' and its music video became iconic representations of the glamour and excess of the 1980s, with the video directed by Terence Donovan. Throughout his career, Palmer received numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and an MTV Video Music Award. He was also nominated for the Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist in 1987 and 1989. Palmer passed away at the age of 54 due to a heart attack. His stylistic explorations and sartorial elegance left a lasting influence on popular music.