Tag Archives: John “Poli” Palmer

Poli Palmer was an integral player in the initial sound of Uk rockers Family even though he was together for five albums. John Michael Palmer (nicknamed Poli) was a drummer who found vibraphone on the way. He got his begin playing within the proto-Traffic groupings the Hellions and Deep Sense, …

A blues-based music group with art rock and roll inclinations, Family members were one of the most interesting sets of hippie-era Britain. Fronted with the deft and sometimes excellent electric guitar playing of John “Charlie” Whitney as well as the raspy, whiskey-and-cigarette tone of voice of Roger Chapman, Family members …