Acker Bilk
English recording artist; clarinetist and vocalist (1929-2014) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85
Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk 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.
Acker Bilk is read about 230 times a day, in 26 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 111 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2014 · aged 85
