Awards

These are some of the many prestigious awards Carl Palmer has won throughout his career.

2020

University of Central Lancashire
Leader in Residence

The Leaders in Residence program represent a "high calibre, effective network of individuals, providing the University with influential connections with a breadth of experience and specialist knowledge." Carl was given this honor recently and will be added to the list on UCLan's website soon.

2019

Birmingham, England
Walk of Stars

On April 11, 2019, the City of Birmingham (England) awarded Carl Palmer (ELP, Asia) and John Lodge (Moody Blues) stars on the city's Walk of Stars for their contribution to the City's culture heritage.

(Photo on the right) Carl with a replica of the Star which will be placed in the pavement on the Walk of Stars in Broad Street, Birmingham outside the Symphony Hall where he played at the April 11, 2019 Award Benefit for the Birmingham Children's Hospital.

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2017

Progressive Music Awards 2017
Prog God

Honoured for 50 years of service to the prog scene which, along with his body of work with ELP, also includes his career with multi-platinum selling supergroup Asia along with his solo work.

The Photo Gallery from the 2017 Prog Awards!

2016

Southampton Solent University
Visiting Fellow in Popular Music
School of Media Arts and Technology

Carl Palmer receives award presented by Paul Rutter, Associate Professor/Programme Group Leader of Music Scheme

Afrika Rock Festival Award - Legend of Rock - Carl Palmer

2013

Afrika Rock Festival
Premio Uomini e Miti
Rock Legend a Carl Palmer
Naples 9th October 2013

Afrika Rock Festival Award - Premio Uomini e Miti - Rock Legend a Carl Palmer

Photo by Sonia Ritondale

2013

Carl Palmer receives Drum Legend Icon award
at 2013 Vegas Rocks Awards. Vegas Rocks Awards 2013
Carl Palmer
Drum Legend Icon

Photo by Wayne Posner Photography

2012

Carl Palmer receives Virtuoso award
at Progressive Music Awards 2012. Progressive Music Awards 2012 - "Carl Palmer was given the Virtuoso award celebrating a career spanning more than 40 years." BBC

Read the Press Release for more information.

2011

National Drum Fair UK - Carl Palmer was made Honorary President of the National Drum Fair UK on the 24th of September 2011. The National Drum Fair UK is England's biggest drum fair for vintage drums.

2009

Solent University, Southampton. The Faculty of Media, Arts and Society awarded Carl Palmer the honor of Visiting Fellow on 26 November 2009. The award was given to Carl by Prof. Rod Pilling, Dean of Faculty – Media, Arts and Society

2009

declares Carl Palmer one of the 10 Greatest Drummers of all time. – January 2009

2001

Carl Palmer receives Classic Rock Society Patron Award. Classic Rock Society (UK). Carl Palmer named Classic Rock Society Patron along with Asia band mate, John Wetton; Yes' Rick Wakeman; Dave Greenslade; Zombies' Rid Argent; and Genesis' Steve Hackett.

Carl Palmer was honored in the UK at the annual Classic Rock Awards. Palmer received the award for this work as a drummer in Emerson, Lake & Palmer; ASIA: and The Carl Palmer Band.