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Acker Bilk

Acker Bilk

Born: 28th January 1929, Pensford, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Died: 2nd November 2014, Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Nationality: British

Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk, was a British clarinetist and vocalist known for his breathy, vibrato-rich, lower-register style, and distinctive appearance – of goatee, bowler hat and striped waistcoat.

Bilk's 1962 instrumental tune "Stranger on the Shore" became the UK's biggest selling single of 1962. It spent more than 50 weeks on the UK charts, peaking at number two, and was the second No.

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