Dakotas' Mike Maxfield Fondly Remembered - Eddie Mooney

On Feb 23, 1944: #MikeMaxfield, British rock guitarist and songwriter (Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - "The Cruel Sea"), born in Manchester, England (d. 2023).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🪦

Mike Maxfield of The Dakotas born this day. Wrote great instro The Cruel Sea - so good The Ventures covered it. Flip is a fantastic Shadows-ish ballad, The Millionaire. His playing and sound stands out when they were backing Billy J Kramer.

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