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William Howard Ashton (born 19 August 1943), known professionally as Billy J. Kramer, is an English pop singer. With The Dakotas, Kramer was managed by Brian Epstein during the 1960s and scored hits with several Lennon–McCartney compositions never recorded by the Beatles, among them the UK number one "Bad to Me" (1963).
Born William Howard Ashton, Billy grew up in Bootle, a suburb of Liverpool. Upon leaving school, he became a trainee engineer by day and an aspiring singer by night, performing under the stage name Billy Kramer.
Vor einem Tag · Billy J Kramer pop singer August 1978 (Image: Daily Record) I still think that growing up in the Merseybeat era is one of the best times of my life. So much music and raw talent, which grew and grew.
Billy J. Kramer, is an English pop singer. Kramer was managed by Brian Epstein during the 1960s and scored hits with several Lennon–McCartney compositions never recorded by the Beatles. Bad to Me and Little Children achieved U.S. success as part of the British Invasion.
26. Juli 2024 · Buoyed by his pals in The Beatles, Billy J. Kramer rode a Merseybeat wave of success all the way to the top of the UK charts in the 1960s. Now, as he reveals to Vintage Rock, he’s saying thank you on his brand new album.
20. Juli 2024 · Billy J. Kramer was part of the Liverpool scene at its headiest. We got a chance to chat about his new project.
23. Juni 2023 · Billy J Kramer and The Dakota's first single – and first major hit – wasn't written especially for them. 'Do You Want To Know A Secret' was released on April 26, 1963 and went all the way to number 2 in the UK singles chart.
