Famed Session Drummer Earl Palmer R.I.P.

L.A. via New Orleans session drummer Earl Palmer died September 19 at his home "after fighting a lengthy illness," according to an Associated Press report citing Palmer's spokesman, Kevin Sasaki. Palmer was 84.Palmer, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2000, provided the backbeat for Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti", the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", and Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba".The long list of artists who have used Palmer's beats also includes Sam Cooke,...

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