Express Newspapers — EARL Palmer, the session drummer whose pioneering backbeats were recorded on such classics as Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," has died. He was 84. more info
BBC News - UK — Drummer Earl Palmer, described by rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard as "probably the greatest session drummer of all time", dies aged 84. more info
AP - Earl Palmer, the session drummer whose pioneering backbeats were recorded on such classics as Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," has died. He was 84. more info
Reuters - Leading R&B drummer Earl Palmer,
best known for his New Orleans recording sessions with the
likes of Fats Domino and Little Richard, died on Friday at his
home in Los Angeles at age 84, his family said. more info
Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Earl Palmer, the session drummer whose pioneering backbeats were recorded on such classics as Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin,'" has died. He was 84.... more info
Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Leading R&B drummer Earl Palmer,
best known for his New Orleans recording sessions with the
likes of Fats Domino and Little Richard, died on Friday at his
home in Los Angeles at age 84, his family said. more info