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Robert Palmer

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The Resume

    (January 19, 1949-September 26, 2003)
    Best known for songs 'Addicted to Love,' 'Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor),' 'Simply Irresistible,' 'I Didn't Mean To Turn You On' and 'Can We Still Be Friends'
    Died in Paris at fifty four from a heart attack

Why he might be annoying:

    His video trademark was a group of buxom tall models who were heavily made up and severely coiffed.
    He formed a band called 'The Power Station' in the mid 80's but made only one successful album with the group (A second album in 1996 failed).
    His first band was 'The Mandrakes (1965).'
    He was a member of 'The Alan Brown Set.'
    He performed with 'The Power Station' in 'Saturday Night Live,' but departed the band shortly after.
    His duet with Simon Le Bon was for a car commercial.
    Many fans purchased 'Come 2 My House' mistaking him for another person of the same name.
    He was more popular in Europe than anywhere else.
    He was a guest on 'Politically Incorrect' with Bill Maher.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had many solo hits, including a duet with Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran.
    He is known for using lots of big words in his songs.
    His videos containing the models were parodied in videos by Paula Abdul, Michelle Shocked, Shania Twain and also in Britney Spears' Pepsi commercial.
    His song titles were used as movie titles such as 'Addicted to Love' and 'Simply Irresistible.'
    His 'Simply Irresistible' single won him a Grammy.
    His clean-cut appearance made him a standout in rock music.
    His father was in the military and his family emigrated to Malta when he was a baby.
    He was exposed to big name artists during his youth due to American Forces radio being a 'major form of entertainment for the expatriate community.'
    He attended art school at Scarborough Technical College.
    He moved from the Bahamas to Switzerland to avoid increasing crime rates.

Credit: BattyX3 and Skunk Butt


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 109 Votes: 65.14% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 19 Votes: 5.26% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 57 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 63 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 61 Votes: 44.26% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 39.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 64 Votes: 39.06% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 56 Votes: 33.93% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 117 Votes: 45.30% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 586 Votes: 40.44% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 287 Votes: 43.90% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 319 Votes: 46.08% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 939 Votes: 43.02% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 192 Votes: 57.81% Annoying