Person in history
Acker Bilk
Acker Bilk, English singer and clarinet player (born 1929)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2014 · November 2
Their story
Who they were
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.
Why this date
Acker Bilk appears on our November 2 calendar for 2014 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Acker Bilk
When did Acker Bilk die?
November 2 2014.
Who else was born on this day?
The date page lists everyone we hold for that calendar day.
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