Robert Palmer: Best Dressed Rocker Ever?

[Soph]

The James Bond of Pop/Rock?

 

[gorgekko]

There are those who claim Bryan Ferry as the best dressed rocker, if you call his music rock anyway.

I've always liked Charlie Watt's understated style.

 

[Connemara]

Eh, it's probably Bryan Ferry. Even so, Palmer was always nattily attired. RIP.

 

[Get Smart]

Obviously, my choice for best dressed rocker is Mr Paul Weller

 

[charlief1975]

I was just thinking about this. Heard a Palmer song on the radio. Still can't believe he is dead. I would love to see a NCAA bracket about this! But I think the finals would be Palmer vs Watts.

 

[Bandwagonesque]

I really thought this was a joke thread...

Obviously I'm going to second Paul Weller.. even if he has gotten chunky lately, but at least he doesn't have the "dressed by Jimmy Buffett look"... yet..

 

[Parker]

He's a contender for sure. I'd also throw Bowie into the ring. My personal faves are Mr Watts and Mr Ferry. Weller wins for Streetwear.

 

[Will]

Charlie Watts

 

[Starguitar]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

Obviously, my choice for best dressed rocker is Mr Paul Weller

I agree with the Mod Father, Paul Weller is definitely number one.

Then there's Charlie Watts and Jarvis Cocker too.

 

[kitonbrioni]

I agree that Robert Palmer was the best dressed.

 

[gj555]

While he is a drummer and not a lead singer, based on his attire for his current employment (and not when he was a rocker), I would say Max Weinberg. He is always well dressed on Conan.

As a drummer with Bruce Springsteen, i assume he wore something more comfortable and drummer like.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

 

[designprofessor]

Gwar

 

[ferry1950]

With my screen name, you gotta know where my vote is!
Following Ferry, I would place Watts( waited on him in 1966 in a clothing store showroom in St.Louis several hours befor their show so there is a personal bias, but that is a whole other story and lifetime).
I would place Palmer in my top five listing, along with with Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones.
ghw

 

[johninla]

Charlie Watts wins it going away. Also, he's very cool and above the fray!