 Carl Palmer (born Carl Frederick Kendall Palmer, on March 20,
1950, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England) is a British percussionist. He is
often credited as one of the most respected and influential Rock drummers of all
time. Carl Palmer is a veteran of a number of British bands, including The Crazy
World of Arthur Brown, Atomic Rooster, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Asia. He has
also contributed to works by Mike Oldfield.
One frequent point of confusion relates to Carl Palmer's work
with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. He was the touring drummer with the group,
but was not the drummer on the group's album The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Drachen Theaker was the drummer on the album, but his fear of flying meant that
he was not able to tour with the group, and thus Carl Palmer became a member of
the band.
Following his departure from The Crazy World of Arthur Brown,
Carl Palmer joined up with Vincent Crane to form Atomic Rooster. Carl Palmer
played on just one album before departing for Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Carl
Palmer remained with ELP until their circa 1979 breakup. He followed with a new
band called P.M. and left that project in favor of Asia with former members of
Yes, King Crimson, and Buggles. Carl Palmer and Emerson combined again, this
time with American guitarist and singer Robert Berry, to form a group called
3. The trio released one relatively unsuccessful album in 1987.
Carl Palmer later rejoined the newly-reformed ELP in 1992 for
Black Moon, In the Hot Seat, a box set, as well as several DVDs
and the subsequent tours. Following the final break-up of ELP in 1998, Carl
Palmer toured on-and-off with his Carl Palmer band. In addition to these tours,
he has released four "new" albums, most notably Works Vol. I & II as well
as an anthology album.
Although none of the groups Carl Palmer performed with are
yet in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Carl Palmer's 2½ ton
stainless steel drum set is, after being purchased and donated by Ringo Starr.
Contact Grabow fore more information or to book Carl Palmer
for your next corporate or private event.
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