Philip John Palmer (born 9 September 1952) is a British rock sideman and session guitarist who has toured, recorded, and worked with numerous artists.
[2] Palmer has supported artists that include Lucio Battisti (album Una giornata uggiosa, 1980), Pet Shop Boys, Murray Head,[3][4] Steve Harley, Wishbone Ash (1986 touring), Joan Armatrading, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Iggy Pop, Scott Walker (Track Three, 1984) Paul Brady (touring, 1984), Thomas Anders (1989), Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Dire Straits (1992 tour), Pete Townshend (1993 and 2000 shows), Eros Ramazzotti (Tutte storie 1993), Alejandro Sanz (Alejandro Sanz 3 1995), Paola e Chiara (1997), 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, David Sylvian and Hajime Mizoguchi (album Angels, 2001).
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.
[5] Palmer performed with the numerous artists and was the musical director of The Strat Pack, at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Fender Stratocaster guitar which was held in 2004 at Wembley Arena in London.
[2] With Bryan Adams With Alphaville With Thomas Anders With Tasmin Archer With Joan Armatrading With Gary Barlow With Pet Shop Boys With Sam Brown With Melanie C With Ray Charles With Eric Clapton With Jim Diamond With Céline Dion With Dire Straits With Sheena Easton With David Essex With Delta Goodrem With Geri Halliwell With Steve Harley With Murray Head With Trevor Horn With John Illsley With Duncan James With Howard Jones With Juanes With Ronan Keating With Nick Lachey With Lulu With George Michael With Olly Murs With Jimmy Nail With Iggy Pop With Cliff Richard With Andrew Ridgeley With Jennifer Rush With Katey Sagal With Seal With Skin With Lisa Stansfield With Amii Stewart With David Sylvian With Take That With Tears For Fears With Tina Turner With Judie Tzuke With Robbie Williams