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Trivia and Quotes

Trivia

When he turned 11, he took a liking to the drums, after seeing Sal Mineo play them in the film "Drum Crazy".

Keith Emerson, another member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, called Palmer in 1970, asking him to try out for the new band; Emerson, King Crimson`s Grag Lake and him, Carl Palmer.

Carl`s influences were Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa.

The first instrument Palmer played was a violin.

Palmer has a brother who was born in 1958. His name is Steve.

Carl`s father was an entertainer, who sang, danced , played the guitar and drums. His mother could play various instruments, as well, and Palmer`s older brother, who played guitar.

Carl Palmer`s paternal grandfather was a drummer and his maternal grandmother was a symphony violinist.

His full name is Carl Frederick Kendall Palmer.

He is English. He was born in Birmingham, England.

Carl Palmer was born in March 20th of 1950.

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