My friend Bernie Pallo, who has died aged 60 from cancer, was a blues musician. Born in France, Bernie moved from his family home in Marseille to London in the late 60s and settled in Westbourne Park. He soon got a regular gig at a night club in Soho, playing the piano accordion while the hostesses plied the punters with overpriced booze.Bernie also played blues guitar and met Gordon Smith, the Blue Horizon singer and slide guitarist. They began gigging together and recording for the Italian rec...
Guardian Music — My friend Bernie Pallo, who has died aged 60 from cancer, was a blues musician. Born in France, Bernie moved from his family home in Marseille to London in the late 60s a... more info