1929 - 2014
Acker Bilk English Clarinetist
40
Acker Bilk dating history
Relationships
Acker Bilk was previously married to Jean Bilk (1954 - 2014).
About
English Clarinetist Acker Bilk was born Bernard Stanley Bilk on 28th January, 1929 in Pensford, Somerset, England and passed away on 2nd Nov 2014 Bath, Somerset, England aged 85. He is most remembered for Stranger on the Shore. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Acker Bilk is a member of the following lists: Columbia Records artists, Members of the Order of the British Empire and 1929 births.
Contribute
Who is Acker Bilk dating? Acker Bilk girlfriend, wife list. Help us build our profile of Acker Bilk!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
---|
Married | 1 |
64 years, 10 months
|
-
|
-
|
---|
Total | 1 |
64 years, 10 months
|
-
|
-
|
---|
Details
First Name |
Acker
|
Middle Name |
Stanley
|
Last Name |
Bilk
|
Full Name at Birth |
Bernard Stanley Bilk
|
Birthday |
28th January, 1929
|
Birthplace |
Pensford, Somerset, England
|
Died |
2nd November, 2014
|
Place of Death |
Bath, Somerset, England
|
Buried |
All Saints Churchyard, Publow, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
|
Build |
Average
|
Eye Color |
Green
|
Hair Color |
Grey
|
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
Sexuality |
Straight
|
Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
|
Ethnicity |
White
|
Nationality |
English
|
Occupation Text |
Clarinettist And Vocalist
|
Occupation |
Clarinetist
|
Claim to Fame |
Stranger on the Shore
|
Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, easy listening, dixieland, Traditional jazz, Trad jazz
|
Music Genre |
Jazz
|
Year(s) Active |
1954–2000, 2001–2002, 1954–2013
|
Music Style |
Trad Jazz, Easy Listening
|
Music Mood |
Carefree, Cheerful, Sentimental, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Happy, Calm/Peaceful, Sweet
|
Instrument |
Clarinet
|
Instrument (text) |
Clarinet
|
Record Label |
Atco, EMI, Columbia Records,, Castle Records, Philips Records, Stomp Off Records, GNP Records, Lake Records, Atco, EMI, Columbia, Castle, Philips, Stomp Off, GNP, Lake
|
Official Websites |
http://www.ackersmusicagency.co.uk/, http://www.ackersmusicagency.co.uk
|
Bernard Stanley Bilk, MBE (28 January 1929 – 2 November 2014), known professionally as Acker Bilk, was a British clarinettist and vocalist known for his breathy, vibrato-rich, lower-register style, and distinctive appearance – of goatee, bowler hat and striped waistcoat.