Fest For Beatles Fans, 2014: Billy J. Kramer
Billy J. Kramer, a friend of the Beatles, the frontman for the rock group the Dakotas, and a client of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, was at the Beatles convention once again signing autographs and sharing his memories of Liverpool ,Epstein, and the Fabs in the hotel ballroom.
Among his hits with the Dakotas are "Bad To Me," "I'll Keep You Satisfied," and From a Window" - all Lennon-McCartney tunes the Beatles never recorded. Kramer also did his own versions of "I Call Your Name" (also recorded by the Mamas and the Papas) and "Do You Want To Know a Secret."
Kramer, who now lives on Long Island, lobbied hard to get Brian Epstein in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category, and he succeeded; Eppy is part of the induction class for 2014. For that, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should reward Billy J. Kramer by inducting him.
Copyright 2014 by Steven Maginnis
Fest For Beatles Fans, 2014: Billy J. Kramer
Billy J. Kramer, a friend of the Beatles, the frontman for the rock group the Dakotas, and a client of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, was at the Beatles convention once again signing autographs and sharing his memories of Liverpool ,Epstein, and the Fabs in the hotel ballroom.
Among his hits with the Dakotas are "Bad To Me," "I'll Keep You Satisfied," and From a Window" - all Lennon-McCartney tunes the Beatles never recorded. Kramer also did his own versions of "I Call Your Name" (also recorded by the Mamas and the Papas) and "Do You Want To Know a Secret."
Kramer, who now lives on Long Island, lobbied hard to get Brian Epstein in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category, and he succeeded; Eppy is part of the induction class for 2014. For that, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should reward Billy J. Kramer by inducting him.
Copyright 2014 by Steven Maginnis