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Earl Palmer
American drummer (1924–2008)
For the American Presbyterian minister, see Earl F. Palmer.
Musical artist
Earl Cyril Palmer (October 25, 1924 – September 19, 2008) was an American drummer. Considered one of the inventors of rock and roll,[1] he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[2]
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, many 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".[3]
Biography
[edit]Born into a show-business family in New Orleans and raised in the Tremé district, Palmer started his career at five as a tap dancer, joining his mother and aunt on the black vaudeville circuit in its twilight and touring the country extensively with Ida Cox's Darktown Scandals Review. His father is thought to have been the local pianist and bandleader Walter "Fats" Pichon.[3] Palmer was raised Catholic.[4]
Palmer was 12 when he headlined a floor show at the Rhythm Club in New Orleans, "a very
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Discography 1: Horace Tapscott
Tapscott, Horace. "Discography 1: Horace Tapscott". Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott, edited by Steven L. Isoardi, New York, USA: Duke University Press, 2001, pp. 221-235. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822383185-020
Tapscott, H. (2001). Discography 1: Horace Tapscott. In S. Isoardi (Ed.), Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott (pp. 221-235). New York, USA: Duke University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822383185-020
Tapscott, H. 2001. Discography 1: Horace Tapscott. In: Isoardi, S. ed. Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott. New York, USA: Duke University Press, pp. 221-235. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822383185-020
Tapscott, Horace. "Discography 1: Horace Tapscott" In Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott edited by Steven L. Isoardi, 221-235. New York, USA: Duke University Press, 2001. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822383185-020
Tapscott H. Discography 1: Horace Tapscott. In: Isoardi S (ed.) Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott. New York, USA: Duke University Press; 2001. p.221-235. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822383185-020
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Dexter Gordon
American wind saxophonist (1923–1990)
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| Birth name | Dexter Keith Gordon |
| Also known as | Long Tall Dexter |
| Born | (1923-02-27)February 27, 1923 Los Angeles, Calif., U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1990(1990-04-25) (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, jazz, hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, piercing saxophone |
| Years active | 1940–1986 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Savoy, Columbia |
| Website | dextergordon.com |
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