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Earl Palmer

Earl Cyril Palmer (October 25, 1924 – September 19, 2008) was an American drummer. Considered one of the inventors of rock and roll, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Palmer was one of the most prolific studio musicians of all time and played on thousands of recordings, including nearly all of Little Richard's hits, all of Fats Domino's hits, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by the Righteous Brothers, and a long list of classic TV and film soundtracks. According to one obituary, "his list of credits read like a Who's Who of American popular music of the last 60 years".

Birth and Death Data: Born October 15, 1924 (New Orleans), Died September 19, 2008 (Banning)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Atlantic 1173 10-in. November 1953 In the night Professor Longhair and his Blues Scholars instrumentalist, drums  
Atlantic 1174 10-in. November 1953 Tipitina Professor Longhair and his Blues Scholars instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 81001 5/10/1951 Tra-la-la Dave Bartholomew Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 81002 5/10/1951 Tee Jim Dave Bartholomew Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 83714 10/10/1946 Much more than the rest T. Texas Tyler instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 83715 10/10/1946 He done her wrong T. Texas Tyler instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 120195 April 1968 Baby don't you tear my clothes Richard] Little Richard [Pennyman instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 120196 April 1968 Stingy Jenny Richard] Little Richard [Pennyman instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14785 1/4/1968 I was made to love her (the way I love you) Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14786 1/3/1968 Respect Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14787 1/4/1968 I never loved a woman (The way I love you) Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14788 1/3/1968 Chain gang Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14789 1/3/1968 Uptight (Everything's alright) Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14790 1/3/1968 Ode to Billy Joe Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14791 1/3/1968 My girl Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14792 1/3/1968 For your precious love Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14793 1/3/1968 (I can't get no) Satisfaction Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14794 1/4/1968 In the midnight hour Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14795 1/4/1968 Funky Broadway Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 14796 1/4/1968 Even when you cry Count Basie instrumentalist, drums  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Palmer, Earl," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/336198.

Palmer, Earl. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/336198.

"Palmer, Earl." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/336198

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