A 1963 album, "Hail the Conquering Nero," peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard pop album chart. It included versions of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" and "Mack the Knife." ...

Peter Nero was born Bernard Nierow on May 22, 1934, worked with Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart, Johnny Mathis and Mel Tormé, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. He released several acclaimed albums ...

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.

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.

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, 2005, in Philadelphia, as he and other artists ...

Peter Nero, leader of the Philly Pops, smiles during a sound check on a stage on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Fourth of July 2005. Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who ...

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.

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.