RIP Acker Bilk

Post by **History Hunter** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:24 pm

RIP Acker Bilk a fine musician.

Post by **dig-it-pete** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:55 pm

I learnt to play the clarinet at school back in the late 60's and he was my hero - saw him live at Sidmouth a few years back. he never lost it.

Post by **Deetektor** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:22 pm

I still remember watching "Stranger on the Shore" on Children's TV.

A true gentleman, gone to play along with Kenny Ball again.

Post by **grandpabeard** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:01 pm

Still own the single stranger on the shore and play it sometimes

Post by **Puffin** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:00 pm

Grow up with Acker, will be missed.

Post by **Strollingby** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:14 pm

I thought he died years ago.

Post by **History Hunter** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:01 pm

"I wonder if his "stranger on the shore" was a detectorist ??

Post by **centurian** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:06 pm

R.I.P.Acker