Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was known for his distinctive soulful voice, eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul,
jazz,
rock,
pop,
reggae and
blues and sartorial acumen. He found success both in his solo career and with
the Power Station, and had
Top 10 songs in both the UK and the US.