Phil Palmer


Philip John Palmer is a sideman and session guitarist in jazz and rock who has toured, recorded, and worked with numerous famous artists. He is most renowned for his work on the slide guitar.

Biography

Palmer has supported artists that include Lucio Battisti, Pet Shop Boys, Murray Head, Steve Harley, Wishbone Ash, Joan Armatrading, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Iggy Pop, Scott Walker, Thomas Anders, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Dire Straits, Pete Townshend, Eros Ramazzotti, Alejandro Sanz,, Pino Daniele, Geri Halliwell, Katey Sagal, Chris de Burgh, Bryan Adams, Johnny Hallyday, David Knopfler, George Michael, Ivano Fossati, Renato Zero, Claudio Baglioni, Massimo Di Cataldo, Melanie C, Robbie Williams and David Sylvian. He often works with producer Trevor Horn. In 1986, he worked as a studio musician on Alphaville's album Afternoons in Utopia.
He co-wrote I'm No Angel, recorded separately by Bill Medley and the Gregg Allman Band.
In 1993, Palmer assembled a band called Spin 1ne 2wo, with Paul Carrack, Steve Ferrone, Rupert Hine and Tony Levin. They released one album, a self-titled project, made up of classic rock covers including songs by Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Blind Faith, Steely Dan and Bob Dylan.
Palmer was the musical director of and performed with the numerous artists at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Fender Stratocaster guitar which was held in 2004 at Wembley Arena in London. He performed in 2002 as a member of the backing band at the Queen's 50th anniversary rock concert at Buckingham Palace, "Party at the Palace".
According to himself, he appeared on over 500 Albums and over 5000 Songs.

Family

His uncles are Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks. He appeared onstage with them at the White City Stadium, minutes before Ray's hospitalisation due to a drug overdose.
He married Italian singer and TV personality Emanuela Palmer in January 2012. Italian pop megastar Renato Zero was Palmer's best man for the ceremony in Rome. Palmer and his wife are involved in several humanitarian projects, in particular with UNICEF.

Collaborations

With Murray Head
With Robbie Williams
With Juanes
With Joan Armatrading
With Seal
With Steve Harley
With Sheena Easton
With Bryan Adams
With Duncan James
With Sam Brown
With George Michael
With Delta Goodrem
With Eric Clapton
With Céline Dion
With Katey Sagal
With Jennifer Rush
With Thomas Anders
With Tina Turner
With Amii Stewart
With Andrew Ridgeley
With Tasmin Archer
With Jimmy Nail
With Gary Barlow
With Lulu
With Judie Tzuke
With Melanie C
With Lisa Stansfield
With Geri Halliwell