Born Bernard Stanley Bilk, he changed his name to Acker - Somerset slang for "mate" - after learning to play the clarinet in the Army. ... Known for his goatee, bowler hat and fancy waistcoat, Bilk was awarded an MBE in 2001 for services to the music industry.

Which finger did Acker Bilk lose?

It's ironic that he could play the clarinet at all. You see, Bilk (named Bernard Stanley Bilk) lost two front teeth in a school fight, and half of his index finger in a sledding accident as a child.

Where is Acker Bilk buried?

Friends and family paid tribute to Bilk at the service at All Saints Church in Publow, near his home village of Pensford, in Somerset.