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John “Poli” Palmer

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John “Poli” Palmer

From
Worcester, United Kingdom
Active
1943–2025
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  • rock

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.

From John Palmer (musician) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Member of

  • The Hellions 1964–1965 flute, drums (drum set), vibraphone
  • Deep Feeling 1966–1967 flute, drums (drum set), vibraphone
  • Blossom Toes 1967–1968 flute, drums (drum set), vibraphone
  • Family 1969–1972, 2013–2016 flute, synthesizer, piano, vibraphone

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Also known as

John Michael Palmer

Identifiers

IPI
00060475587

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.