Acker Bilk. RIP

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  1. Coe

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    A legend to people of a certain age. Each generation to his own.
     
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    I remember his classic 'stranger on the shore' from my childhood and I still love it now. RIP Acker.
     
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    RIP
    Got to agree mario....his music will live on for ever.
     
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    RIP Acker.

    The Bilk Marketing Board - I've still got my membership card somewhere.
     
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    He was the first British artist to have a number single in America, Rip Acker
     
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