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PALMORE BROTHERS BAND: Bio

John Palmore - Band Leader, Keyboardist & Lead Vocalist

John Palmore
A student of "AMOS GORDON" former musical director for the late "LOUIS ARMSTRONG". John began his musical career in High School. He went on to study at Florida A & M University under "BOBBY BREWSTER" and IKE "BOSS MAN" WILLIAMS as a drummer and trombonist. After college, he hit the road with the Big Bands of "IKE WILLIAMS",/I> and later "JOE GUY" (husband of Billie Holiday), but he soon changed his instrument and musical direction. As a keyboardist, John has worked with JACKIE WILSON, MARY WELLS, ZZ HILL, WILSON PICKETT, JOE SIMON, PERCY SLEDGE, THE PLATTERS, to name just a few. He was the musical director, keyboardist and arranger for the original DRIFTERS.

Charles Palmore - Bass Guitar & Lead Vocalist

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Younger brother of John, Charles also got his start in Birmingham, Alabama with AMOS GORDON. An accomplished bassist, he has worked with the same headliners as his brother including such Greats as LOU RAWLS, LIONEL RICHIE and BB KING. During his 17 year tour with BILL PINKNEY and the original DRIFTERS he was not only a talented and innovative bassist, but also their lead and background vocalist, with an outstanding range of songs.