Billy J. Kramer (OFFICIAL)

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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

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: thewarehouseli.com/calendar/

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. youtube.com/watch?v=8TUepa…

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.

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-bit.ly/3on2RWG

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 bit.ly/3oln678

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 youtube.com/watch?v=8jOKNM…

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.

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 youtube.com/watch?v=ZU01W7…

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.

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. youtube.com/watch?v=OivJe5…

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 youtube.com/watch?v=k5mIq3…

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 youtube.com/watch?v=rWAcG5…

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. bit.ly/3DNMlo0

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. bit.ly/2WEvDXu

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 youtube.com/watch?v=0Fy7op…

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". youtube.com/watch?v=CoY8dZ… #billyjkramerwiththedakotas #billyjkramerandthedakotas

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