About
Rock 'n' roll and jazz drummer who has performed with artists including Randy Newman, Little Richard, and Neil Young.
Before fame
When he was five, he was a tap dancer on black vaudeville. He later served in the US Army during World War II.
Trivia
He was featured in the autobiographical book Backbeat: the Earl Palmer Story.
Family life
He was married four times and had seven children.
Associated with
He has performed with Little Richard.
