Volodymyr Palamarchuk[a] (born April 27, 1953),[1][2] known professionally as Wally Palmar, is an American musician best known as a founding member and lead singer of the Detroit rock band the Romantics.

Palmar was born and raised in the Detroit enclave of Hamtramck, Michigan,[1] to Ukrainian immigrant parents.

[3] Their self-titled debut album for Nemperor in 1980 with British producer Pete Solley contained the band's first chart hit.

In 2010 and 2011, Palmar toured as a part of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band performing "What I Like About You" and "Talking in Your Sleep".

The group recorded on 429 Records and Palmar's bandmates included Blondie drummer Clem Burke, the Chesterfield Kings bassist Andy Babiuk, the Cars guitarist Elliot Easton, and Small Faces and Faces pianist Ian McLagan.