About Wally Palmar
Born 1954. Wally Palmar is an American musician.
Volodymyr Palamarchuk (born April 27, 1953), known professionally as Wally Palmar, is an American musician best known as a founding member and lead singer of the Detroit rock band the Romantics.
Early life Palmar was born and raised in the Detroit enclave of Hamtramck, Michigan, Palmar graduated from Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School in 1971. In 2014, Palmar was a founding member of the Empty Hearts. The group recorded on 429 Records and Palmar's bandmates included Blondie drummer Clem Burke, the Chesterfield Kings bassist Andy Babiuk, the Cars guitarist Elliot Easton, and Small Faces and Faces pianist Ian McLagan. The band's self-titled first album was released 5 August 2014 and produced by Ed Stasium.
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Who is Wally Palmar?
American musician
When was Wally Palmar born?
Wally Palmar was born on 27 April 1954 in Hamtramck.
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Wally Palmar is a musician.
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Wally Palmar is American.
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