Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer, record producer, and songwriter, known for his 1985 hit, “Addicted to Love.”

Born in Batley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, Palmer was influenced by jazz, blues, and soul music as a kid, and eventually began making music as a teen in the 1960s.

Following the release of “Addicted To Love” and his 1985 album Riptide, Palmer would see widespread attention.

On 26 September 2003, Palmer passed away in a Paris hotel room at 54 from a heart attack.