David Palmer

Biography

David Palmer is a British drummer and percussionist, producer and songwriter, mainly known for his participation in the synth-pop band ABC and the post-punk band The The. He also founded Person to Person, participated in the "After Service" album of Yellow Magic Orchestra, and was featured in Duran Duran: I Don't Want Your Love (1988).

Over the years Palmer became one of the most requested session drummers; his name is on many records by such artists as Rod Stewart, Julian Cope, Al Green, Billy Squier, Bryan Adams, Danny Wilson, Paul Young, Sting, The Art of Noise and Pet Shop Boys. David Palmer is also a film composer along with his partner, Chuck Kentis.