Remembering Mr. Acker Bilk on the 10th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Mr. Acker Bilk, 10 Years Later

It has been exactly 10 long years since Mr. Acker Bilk died in Bath on November 2, 2014 at the age of 85. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Today, fans of Mr. Acker Bilk (Stranger on the Shore, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Bilk, a cultural icon

Born Bernard Stanley Bilk in Pensford on January 28, 1929, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Bilk was not just a great musician, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1961 he touched the hearts of millions with ‘Stranger on the Shore’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 10 years since the tragic loss of Mr. Acker Bilk and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Mr. Acker Bilk is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Mr. Acker Bilk.

Mr. Acker Bilk career in pictures

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