Backbeat The World's Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Drummer
Earl Palmer was the session and touring drummer behind some of rock and roll's most pivotal moments, playing on records by Little Richard, Fats Domino, and countless other pioneers. This compilation celebrates his essential role in shaping the sound of early rock, rhythm and blues, and doo wop. Across these tracks, Palmer's tight, swinging drumming anchors everything from driving rock and roll to smooth doo wop harmonies and soulful RandB grooves. What's remarkable is how his playing—precise yet full of swing—defined an era. Whether locked into a straight-ahead rock beat or adding subtle grace notes to a slow burn blues number, Palmer's drumming was the heartbeat that made these records work. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the foundation of modern popular music.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues |
| Style | Rock and Roll Rhythm and Blues Doo Wop |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Ace |
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues
Style:
Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Doo Wop
Label:
Ace
Country:
UK
Year:
1999
1. Little Richard - I Got It
2. Lloyd Price - I'm Glad, Glad
3. Roy Montrell - (Everytime I Hear) That Mellow Saxophone
4. Smiley Lewis - Shame, Shame, Shame
5. Lee Allen - Rockin' At Cosmo's
6. Amos Milburn - Chicken Shack Boogie
7. Charles Brown - Please Believe Me
8. Etta James - Dance With Me Henry
9. Jimmy Beasley - Don't Feel Sorry For Me
10. Richard Berry - Mad About You
11. Eddie Lang (2) - I'm Beggin' With Tears
12. Fats Domino - I'm Walkin'
13. Shirley And Lee - Rock All Night
14. Earl Palmer's Party Rockers, The Jayhawks (2) - Johnny's House Party (Part 1)
15. Earl Palmer's Party Rockers, The Jayhawks (2) - Johnny's House Party (Part 2)
16. Big 'T' Tyler - King Kong
17. Big 'T' Tyler - Sadie Green
18. Thurston Harris, The Sharps - Little Bitty Pretty One
19. Earl Palmer And His Ten Piece Rockin' Band - Drum Village (Part 1)
20. Earl Palmer And His Ten Piece Rockin' Band - Drum Village (Part 2)
21. Don and Dewey - Koko Joe
22. Artie Wilson - Jerry Jerry
23. Jesse James (12) - Red Hot Rockin' Blues
24. Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin
25. Bob and Earl - Sweet Pea
26. The Turks - Rockville USA
27. Ritchie Valens - La Bamba
28. Addrisi Brothers - It's Love
29. Eddie Cochran - Somethin' Else
30. Ernie Fields Orchestra - In The Mood
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