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graham b



Joined: 23 Sep 2010
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Location: Wakefield

PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:41 pm    Post subject: Acker Bilk Reply with quote

The legendary clarinettist has died aged 85.
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ruddlescat



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sad news indeed - although I'm not a huge jazz fan he stood out in his chosen musical field and his most famous hit 'Stranger On The Shore' just evokes some wonderful memories of my youth Smile
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FleetingEileenM



Joined: 30 Mar 2010
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was sad to hear this news. I saw him play only once and that was about 6 years ago. He played beautifully but seemed a little short of breath sometimes. He was such a good musician and entertaining to watch.
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becky sharp



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Always looked as if he was enjoying life.

I read he performed his last concert in 2013 ....good to hear he was able to perform right up into his eighties!

R.I.P Acker

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