Billy J. Kramer (OFFICIAL)

Singer who had several hit records in the 1960's primarily written by Lennon-McCartney - toured extensively with The Beatles - managed by Brian Epstein

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@lofcr1 Serenade

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He was very special and it’s sad to lose someone so loved and gifted.

I send my love and prayers to his wife and
kids and band members.
#riptaylorhawkins #foofighters

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Getting out this evening for s performance at The Warehouse 203 Broadway in Amityville on Long Island. Doors open at 6 pm. IF you're around, swing by. info: 631-238-1820, Info: https://t.co/btbuJMkVRu

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Remembering Billy’s friend, John Wicks, leader of #TheRecords, who we lost 3 years ago today. This wk in 1979, The Records had their first song on the US charts, "Starry Eyes", in its 2nd week. Co-written by John & Will Birch w/John on lead vocals.

https://t.co/wevDw37nOq

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Sorry to have to share the tragic news that Billy J. Kramer's smart, amazing, devoted wife, Roni Ashton, died Fri night after suffering a massive heart attack. Please keep them both in your hearts right now. We know Billy will feel your love and prayers-so will Roni.

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Oct 9 would be #JohnLennon's 81st birthday. Celebrating John w/a few posts this week. In an interview John once said Bad to Me I wrote specifically for Billy J Kramer...on holiday w/Brian Epstein…I remember playing him the song Thanks John! John's demo-https://t.co/84v7p8iszB

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On 10/1/66, #TheHollies' "Bus Stop" was in its 3rd week at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by Graham Gouldman whose For Your Love & Heartful of Soul reached the Top 10 for the Yardbirds in 1965. Graham went on to become a founding member of 10cc https://t.co/OMSa8JAF0K

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On September 27, 1986 - 35 years ago today - "Twist and Shout" by @thebeatles re-entered the US Singles chart, 25 years after it was first released.
It charted again after it was featured in the movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. #ferrisbueller #beatles
https://t.co/qylJghI1HX

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Celebrating the memory of #GerryMarsden today on what would have been his 79th birthday. Sadly, he left us in January of this year. I have very fond memories of touring all over the world with Gerry over the years, and of many events we did together. I will miss him always.

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This week in 1964, my friend, @peternoone and Herman's Hermits were at #1 on the UK singles chart with "I'm Into Something Good". The song, written by Gerry Goffin & Carole King was their highest charting single in the UK. #13 in US. #hermanshermits
https://t.co/SLAwj2RCpO

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Celebrating #BrianEpstein on his birthday today. My manager & dear friend. His unwavering belief in @thebeatles & all his artists brought so much joy & pleasure to the entire world. Many have been called The 5th Beatle, but Brian was the only 1 who rightly deserves this title.

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50 years ago this month, 9/71, #JohnLennon released his best known solo album,titled w/the track that became his signature song. Imagine has always been a fave of Billy's. In 2016 he recorded his own version & video of the song forever linked w/his friend. https://t.co/oKyW2GmGOr

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This week in 1958, a seminal single in the history of British popular music debuted-1st rock & roll record recorded at EMI Studios,London was #CliffRichard & The Shadows' “Move it”. Cliff's 1st hit-reached # 3 in a 17 wk chart run & had far reaching impact https://t.co/djthtUm5Lw

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It was Sept 6, 1963 when Cilla Black joined the Brian Epstein mgmt roster. According to BBC Radio 2 research, Cilla's version version of the Bacharach/David song Anyone Who Had a Heart was the UK's biggest-selling 60s single by a female artist #cillablack
https://t.co/76CrBA6ycK

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9/4/62, The Beatles had their first formal recording session at EMI's Abbey Road studios. They recorded 6 songs, including Love Me Do & Please Please Me. George Martin said that when #TheBeatles' Love Me Do was released, it was the day the world changed. https://t.co/S65c3nsF2A

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On 8/31/64, #GerryandthePacemakers', "How do You Do It" was at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. George Martin had offered it to #TheBeatles who rejected it. Marsden spoke of Lennon's consternation when the rejected song became their first #1 in the UK. https://t.co/UhWocbSqLo

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Several great cities in north of England produced legendary acts that became part of the British Invasion. Newcastle- the home of The Animals Their signature tune hit #5 on #Billboardhot100 this week in '64 in only its 3rd week on the chart. #theanimals
https://t.co/b17EOGsrSV

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We love to find new posts on youtube. Here's a great find. Billy J Kramer with the Dakotas on Shindig in 1964 performing "My Babe".
https://t.co/QyYqEvvr0J
#billyjkramerwiththedakotas #billyjkramerandthedakotas

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So sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie Watts of the Stones. We did many shows together in the sixties. My condolences to his family and bandmates. He was a lovely man and the pulse of The Rolling Stones. #RIPCharlieWatts #RollingStones #CharlieWatts #charliewattsRIP