Bilk Mr. Acker

Acker Bilk Acker Bilk English clarinetist and vocalist (1929–2014) Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk, MBE (28 January 1929 – 2 November 2014) was an English clarinetist and vocalist known for his breathy, vibrato-rich, lower-register style, and distinctive appearance – of goatee, bowler hat and striped waistcoat. Quick facts MBE, Background information ... Acker Bilk MBE Background information Birth name Bernard Stanley Bilk Born (1929-01-28)28 January 1929 Pensford, Somerset, England Died 2 November 2014(2014-11-02) (aged 85) Bath, Somerset, England Genres Trad jazz, Easy listening[citation needed] Occupation Musician Instrument Clarinet Years active 1954–2013 Labels Atco, EMI, Columbia, Castle, Philips, Stomp Off, GNP, Lake Close Bilk's 1961 instrumental tune "Stranger on the Shore" became the UK's biggest selling single of 1962, spending 55 weeks…

GENRES: Popular, Instrumental