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Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops' conductor for more than three decades, has died. Nero was 89.
FILE - Peter Nero, leader of the Philly Pops, smiles during a sound check on a stage at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, Monday, July 4,
Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops’ conductor for more than three decades, has died.
The concert pianist soared to popularity in the 1960s with a swinging hybrid of classics and jazz and served as the conductor for the Philly Pops for three decades.
Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.