Person · Male
John Palmer
Canadian trombonist, conductor, composer
- From
- Kingston
- Since
- present
- Releases
- 0
About
John Michael "Poli" Palmer (26 May 1943 – 21 July 2025) was an English rock musician who was a key member in the progressive rock band Family. Though he was not an original member, he was regarded as being integral to the group's sound. He played the vibraphone, flute, piano, synthesizers and occasional drums, and he was with the band from late 1969 until late 1972.
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Kingston Symphony bass trombone, trumpet
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- MusicBrainz
- b78aefe8-bbc5-4133-b653-a9da3c80aa7f
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.