Acker Bilk, born Bernard Stanley Bilk on January 28, 1929, was a renowned English clarinetist and vocalist known for his trademark goatee, bowler hat, and striped waistcoat. His career took off in the late 1950s and early 1960s with his ensemble, the Paramount Jazz Band, which became known for playing traditional jazz music. Acker Bilk's most famous hit is "Stranger on the Shore," an instrumental piece that he both c
... MeerAcker Bilk, born Bernard Stanley Bilk on January 28, 1929, was a renowned English clarinetist and vocalist known for his trademark goatee, bowler hat, and striped waistcoat. His career took off in the late 1950s and early 1960s with his ensemble, the Paramount Jazz Band, which became known for playing traditional jazz music. Acker Bilk's most famous hit is "Stranger on the Shore," an instrumental piece that he both composed and performed; it became a UK number one single in 1962 and was the first recording by a British artist to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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