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Acker Bilk was born in Pensford, Somerset, England, on 28 January 1929. He was the son of a coal miner and a housewife. He began playing the clarinet at the age of nine, and by the age of fifteen he was playing professionally in local bands. In 1951, he joined the Royal Marines Band Service, and during his time in the service he developed his own style of playing. After leaving the service in 1955, he joined the Ken Colyer Jazz Band, and then formed his own band, the Paramount Jazz Band. In 1958, he released his first single, "Summer Set", which became a hit in the UK. He followed this up with a string of hits, including "Stranger on the Shore", "Aria", and "Acker Bilk's Party". He also released several albums, including "Acker Bilk's Clarinet", "Acker Bilk's Party", and "Acker Bilk's Best". Acker Bilk has been awarded several honors, including an MBE in 1975, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in 2006. As of 2021, Acker Bilk's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Popular As Bernard Stanley Bilk
Occupation soundtrack,composer,music_department
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 28 January, 1929
Birthday 28 January
Birthplace Pensford, Somerset, England
Date of death November 2, 2014
Died Place Bath, Somerset, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Acker Bilk Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Acker Bilk height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .

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Height 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Who Is Acker Bilk's Wife?

His wife is Jean Hawkins (23 October 1954 - 2 November 2014) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Jean Hawkins (23 October 1954 - 2 November 2014) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Acker Bilk Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Acker Bilk worth at the age of 85 years old? Acker Bilk’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Acker Bilk's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2001

He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to jazz music.

2000

Had eight keyhole surgery operations to treat bladder cancer in the 2000s.

1962

His recording of "Stranger on the Shore" reached #1 on Billboard magazine's pop music chart in 1962. It was also number 1 in the UK charts and remained in the charts for more than a year.

1953

He worked at the Wills tobacco factory in Bristol. He went off to do his National Service in Egypt, where he learned to play the clarinet and formed a band known as the Original Egyptian Stompers. On his return home, he worked for his uncle as a blacksmith. In 1953, he formed another band, the Chew Valley Jazzmen.

1929

Acker Bilk was born on January 28, 1929 in Pensford, Somerset, England as Bernard Stanley Bilk. He was married to Jean Hawkins.