Acker Bilk
1929 - 2014
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Biography
Acker Bilk, born as Bernard Stanley Bilk, was an English clarinetist and bandleader known for his trademark goatee, bowler hat, and striped waistcoat. He rose to fame in the early 1960s with his band, the Paramount Jazz Band, and achieved international success with his instrumental track "Stranger on the Shore," which topped the charts in both the UK and the USA. Bilk's unique style bridged traditional jazz with mainstream popularity, making him a household name around the world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I don't like people behaving in a phony way. I believe music and emotion are only valid when they are genuine.
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A lot of what happens in music at this level is just discipline, hard work, and getting your saxes in tune.
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Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence.
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I came from not much money, but I had the talents.
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I'm not a recording artist; I never will be.