This archive documents Robert D. Palmer, the American songwriter and producer, not the British recording artist Robert Palmer
Palmer family archive
Photographs from the Palmer family archive. All identifications are by the Palmer family. Captions reflect only what is known.
Robert D. Palmer, childhood.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer, childhood.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with Booty People.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with Billy Preston.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with Chaka Khan and Howard McCrary.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with Jessica Simpson.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer, studio session.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer playing guitar.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with his first guitar.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with Little Richard.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Robert D. Palmer with Dick Gregory and Booty People members.
Photograph from the Palmer family archive.
Film & Performance
Billy Preston
Robert D. Palmer appears in this Billy Preston live performance, identified through family knowledge. His specific role in this performance has not yet been independently confirmed in published credits.
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Robert D. Palmer appears on guitar in Little Richard’s 1986 video for “Operator,” identified through family knowledge. His exact role has not yet been independently confirmed in published credits.
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