Spanish Guitarist - Juan Palomo
· Born is Sevilla (Spain) in 1940. His ambition was to study philosophy and
sociology at the University of Sevilla. He formed a trio from a grup of
musicians at the University "La Tuna". They were invited by the local radio
station to perform in a few programs. From this group he progressed to his first
professional group named "Los Texas". He was then offered to join a top trio
"Los Celtis" for a National Program on Radio Madrid.
· He was soon presented as a solo artist by Maestro Cordillo to perform in "Circo
Princes" in Madrid where Estrellita Castro was doing her final performance in
show business. At this stage of his career he was already composing songs and a
member of the National Association of Spanish Composers. He took over the
direction of La Galera Club in Madrid.
· The owners of the La Galera Club took him on contract to London where he
presented his show at the Hotel Savoy. He had the honour to perform his show to
the Queen at a Royal Command in 1963. Juan started to travel over the world when
Lord Moyniham offered him a contract for three years. They became great friends.
· He also did a Royal Performance for the late Shah of Iran, His Royal Highness
King Idris of Libya and a Royal Command Performance for Princess Margaret of
England, also famous people like Dr. Chris Barnard and Moshe Dayan.
· He has performed at official openings of many Top Hotels in the world eg. The
President, together with CatarinaValente and Francisco, The Sheraton Hotel -
Bangkok, Enrico Hotel Manilla - Phillipiens, The New Ohalim - Tel Aviv, Holiday
Inn - Durban, Copacabana - Tokyo.