Kramer, Billy J. (UK)

Mersey Beat Legend

Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas had two UK #1s in the 1960s Mersey Beat boom, including the Lennon/McCartney penned Bad To Me. He also had hits with their songs Do You Want To Know a Secret?, I’ll Keep You Satisfied, and From a Window and was part of Brian Epstein’s management stable and was part of the “British Invasion” that swept the USA in the mid-60s.

In 2024 he released his latest record, Are You With Me?, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios.