Acker Bilk: Biography, Facts and Career
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Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk (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. Bilk's 1961 instrumental tune "Stranger on the Shore" became the UK's biggest selling single of 1962, spending 55 weeks on the charts and reaching No. 1 in the NME singles chart and No. 2 in the Record Retailer chart. In May 1962, it reached No. 1 on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and also took the No. 1 spot on the Year-End Hot 100 singles – becoming the first ever British artist to reach either of these Hot 100 achievements. In Canada it was number 4 for 4 weeks before peaking at number 3.
Quick facts about Acker Bilk
- Full name: Acker Bilk
- Born: 1929-01-28
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q45610
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Who is Acker Bilk?
Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk (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. Bilk's 1961 instrumental tune "Stranger on the Shore" became the UK's biggest selling single of 1962, spending 55 weeks on the charts and reaching No.
What nationality is Acker Bilk?
Acker Bilk is United Kingdom.
When was Acker Bilk born?
Acker Bilk was born on 1929-01-28.
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